Title: Automated Test Engineer Location: Alexandria, VA/Remote Local Clearance: Top Secret preferred, No clearance required
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
We are looking for a skilled software engineer with a focus on Automated Testing to join our development team to create cutting-edge tools for forensics and biometrics, including a state-of-the-art DNA matching and tracking system. The ideal candidate has advanced software design and engineering knowledge, a good eye for detail, and a natural gift for software troubleshooting.
You will be working with a talented team on an exciting project that solves crimes and exonerates the innocent. The ideal candidate is a great software developer who also wants to be expert using state-of-the-art automated testing frameworks. Your goal is to create an advanced automated testing environment using tools like Cypress and the React JavaScript framework.
Job Responsibilities: • Design and develop software components using the React framework • Conduct automating testing using a framework like Cypress • Develop test strategies and test plans • Capture and monitor test-related metrics and using them to help the team improve software quality over time
Qualifications: • Strong ability to write UI code in the React framework • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in software development • Strong experience in conducting automated tested. (We plan to use Cypress for automated testing, but experience in Selenium or other automated frameworks is acceptable if well experienced) • Strong leadership experience • Strong experience with Agile development incorporating Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery, utilizing technologies such as GIT, Jenkins, SonarQube, etc. • Strong ability to write effective code, including React framework, JavaScript, Java (Spring Framework), Web Services, Web Services, XML, REST, JSON, Cypress, etc. • Experience with relational databases • Ability to debug code and solve complex problems related to efficiency and performance of our software with appropriate production monitoring • Ability to obtain and hold a security clearance
Location:Alexandria, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2521
Title: Software Engineer Location: Alexandria, VA/Remote Local Clearance: Top Secret preferred, No clearance required Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
We are looking for a skilled software engineer with a focus on Front-end development to join our development team to create cutting-edge tools for forensics and biometrics, including a state-of-the-art DNA matching and tracking system. The ideal candidate has advanced software design and engineering knowledge, a good eye for detail, and a natural gift for software troubleshooting.
You will be working with a talented team on an exciting project that solves crimes and exonerates the innocent. The ideal candidate is a great software developer who also wants to be expert using state-of-the-art automated testing frameworks.
Job Responsibilities:
Design and develop software components using the React framework.
Conduct automating testing using a framework like Cypress.
Develop test strategies
Capture and monitor test-related metrics and using them to help the team improve software quality over time.
Qualifications:
Strong ability to write UI code in the React framework.
Five (5) years of experience in software development.
Strong experience in conducting automated testing
Strong leadership experience.
Strong experience with Agile development incorporating Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery, utilizing technologies such as GIT, Jenkins, SonarQube, etc.
Strong ability to write effective code, including React framework, JavaScript, Java. (Spring Framework), Web Services, Web Services, XML, REST, JSON, Cypress, etc.
Experience with relational databases.
Ability to debug code and solve complex problems related to efficiency and performance of our software with appropriate production monitoring.
Ability to obtain and hold a security clearance.
Excellent communication skills are a must.
Type:Contract
Job#2520
Title: Full Stack Developer Location: Chantilly, VA *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Job Responsibilities:
Researches, designs, develops, and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software.
Performs all phases of the software development lifecycle.
Analyzes user/business needs and functionality to plan and design software systems to meet those needs.
Creates a variety of models and diagrams that show programmers the software code needed for an application.
Performs software updates, refinement, testing, and debugging to meet business needs.
Provides analysis for reports on software project specifications, activities, or status.
Advises on the software or system for optimal documentation and future maintenance and updates.
Title: Systems Engineer, Expert Location: Tysons, VA *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Perform Microsoft SQL Server database maintenance on a mission critical system
Support analysts performing Full Motion Video TCPED and various phases of exploitation
Generate and manage Public Key Infrastructure certificates
Support the following OS and software: MS Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, Active Directory, MS Office Suites, VMWare, vSphere, VCenter 7
Report information through weekly site communications group meetings, weekly status reports, and monthly logs to team members and management
Dashboard creation and analytic monitoring using either Splunk or Elastic Stack
Create new guidance documents and update existing guidance documents for major efforts.
Integrate software monitoring tools that support helpdesk understanding and resolving issues.
Utilize the customer’s Test & Training environment with real mission data to test software prior to implementing in production.
Work with the customer’s network engineering group, as needed, to resolve any networking or firewall issue.
Work with the systems engineering group, as needed, to resolve any system issue.
Support factory reach back helpdesk in solving daily user issues.
Support sandboxed site operations (warehouse) by verifying OSes have patch updates applied and system backups are working, etc.).
Become an expert in understanding daily operations, networks, and systems.
Type:Contract
Job#2518
Title: DevSecOps Engineer, SME Location: Tysons, VA *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Perform Microsoft SQL Server database maintenance on a mission critical system
Support analysts performing Full Motion Video TCPED and various phases of exploitation
Generate and manage Public Key Infrastructure certificates
Deploy thick client software packages using Microsoft SCCM
Deploy microservices using Containers/Docker/Kubernetes, with Rancher experience preferred
Support the following OS and software: MS Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, Active Directory, MS Office Suites, VMWare, vSphere, VCeneter 7
Report information through weekly site communications group meetings, weekly status reports, and monthly logs to team members and management
Dashboard creation and analytic monitoring using either Splunk or Elastic Stack
Create new guidance documents and update existing guidance documents for major efforts.
Integrate software monitoring tools that support helpdesk understanding and resolving issues.
Utilize the customer’s Test & Training environment with real mission data to test software prior to implementing in production.
Work with the customer’s network engineering group, as needed, to resolve any networking or firewall issue.
Work with the systems engineering group, as needed, to resolve any system issue.
Support factory reach back helpdesk in solving daily user issues.
Support sandboxed site operations (warehouse) by verifying OSes have patch updates applied and system backups are working, etc.).
Become an expert in understanding daily operations, networks, and systems.
Location:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2504
Title: Test Engineer
Location: Reston, Virginia
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector is responsible for the support and the development of products that provide solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation, and dissemination, and research activities. The Intelligence Sector specializes in Software Development, Cloud Architecture, Systems Engineering, and Network Engineering.
Test Engineer Reston, VA TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
This team is seeking consultants that have a passion for software development and testing; that can support a number of exciting customer facing engagements. Those who excel in this role are motivated self-starters who love to solve challenging problems and feel comfortable working directly with customers, as well as, on innovative internal development efforts. This role is an integral part of an elite team with diverse skill sets that designs and delivers unique solutions that integrate a wide variety of commercial hardware, software, and cloud into secure, mission critical solutions for our government customers. As part of the professional services team, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple projects and customers, share your knowledge and insights, learn the latest and greatest technology innovations, and have the freedom and autonomy to put your creative technical talents to work.
Required Qualifications:
At least 7 years of technical experience relevant to this position
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with team members and clients
Ability to work independently and across contractor teams
Ability to travel as needed
Experience developing, executing, and managing test cases and data
Experience testing complex software that has not yet achieved Initial Operating Capability
Experience testing in both on-premises and Cloud environments
Desired Qualifications:
Experience designing overall test strategy
Experience in all test types, including:
Unit
Integration
Boundary
Regression
Experience in Data Quality testing/evaluation
Experience in multi-model testing:
UI’s
API’s
Interfaces
Section 508
Software development experience in Java, JavaScript, or other automated testing languages
Location:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2503
Title: Senior Java Developer
Location: Reston, Virginia
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector is responsible for the support and the development of products that provide solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation, and dissemination, and research activities. The Intelligence Sector specializes in Software Development, Cloud Architecture, Systems Engineering, and Network Engineering.
Senior Software Engineer Reston, VA
A Top-Secret clearance is not required for this position; however, being able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance with poly is preferrable if the applicant is a US citizen.
Job Description: Cornerstone Defense is seeking senior developers that have a passion for software development supporting exciting customer facing engagements. Those who excel in this role are motivated self-starters who love to solve challenging and leading-edge problems and who feel comfortable working directly with customers on innovative internal development teams. This role is an integral part of an elite team with diverse skill sets that design and delivers unique solutions that integrate a wide variety of Oracle commercial hardware, software, and cloud technology into secure, mission critical solutions for our government customers. Coding skills are required. As part of the consulting team, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple projects and customers, share your knowledge and insights, learn the latest and greatest technology innovations, and have the freedom and autonomy to put your creative technical talents to work. Individuals applying should have experience leading small development teams of junior and middle grade developers. Our current focus in providing cloud native solutions directly enabling our National Security clients.
Responsibilities Include:
Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with team members and clients
Ability to travel periodically
Ability to lead a small team of developers while also developing code
Willingness to be responsible for own and teamwork product
Able and willing to surge when program demands dictate
Reliable and effective in meeting expectations of the program and the team
Willingness to learn and grow skills
Required Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship and with an active TS/SCI clearance w/polygraph is desired. Consideration will be given to those with lesser clearances and/or those willing to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Minimum 6 years of technical experience relevant to this position
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience preferred
Two or more programming languages (Java (required), C, C++, Python (required), Perl, Shell scripting, PL SQL, etc.)
Experience with entire software development life cycle utilizing languages like J2EE, Java, JavaScript, OJET, Perl, Python, SQL, Shell scripting, PL SQL, and other programming languages.
Hands on experience implementing middleware technology such as WebLogic, JBoss, Apache Tomcat on Linux and Windows.
Experience with Oracle PGX, and Identity and Access Management is highly desirable
Experience mentoring more junior level developers with a technical expertise in full-stack development
Passion for technology, the curiosity and willingness to constantly learn new skills, work with new tools and discover new and innovative approaches to solving complex technical challenges.
Experience in articulating technical concepts to non-technical audiences and, vice versa, translating functional needs to technical solutions.
Passion for creating mission critical capabilities that have not previous been attempted
Experience with any of the following is an added bonus:
Oracle Cloud (OCI) (or AWS or Azure), especially in developing code and or SaaS for the same
Experience as Technical Lead designing and implementing software applications on-premises and in Cloud environments.
Knowledge of Mobile device technology (Rooting/Jailbreaking, Android/iOS SDKs, 3G-4G-5G, etc.)
Experience implementing systems using Agile methodologies.
Experience working with Oracle Labs and the product teams to meet unique customer needs
Experience with entire software development life cycle utilizing J2EE, Java, JavaScript, OJET, Perl, Python, SQL, Shell scripting, PL SQL, and other programming languages.
Experience or training in Oracle Visual Builder Studio or APEX
OCI IaaS and/or PaaS Certifications (Willing to attain)
Experience with advanced data analytics (BI tools, Graph Analytics, Spatial Analytics, Machine Learning, AI)
Experience with RDBMS (prefer Oracle) and Oracle’s Autonomous DB
Experience with one or more application servers (WebLogic, Tomcat, JBoss)
Location:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2502
Title: Senior Java Developer
Location: Reston, Virginia
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector is responsible for the support and the development of products that provide solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation, and dissemination, and research activities. The Intelligence Sector specializes in Software Development, Cloud Architecture, Systems Engineering, and Network Engineering.
Senior Software Engineer Reston, VA TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
A Top-Secret clearance is not required for this position; however, being able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance with poly is preferrable if the applicant is a US citizen.
Job Description: Cornerstone Defense is seeking senior developers that have a passion for software development supporting exciting customer facing engagements. Those who excel in this role are motivated self-starters who love to solve challenging and leading-edge problems and who feel comfortable working directly with customers on innovative internal development teams. This role is an integral part of an elite team with diverse skill sets that design and delivers unique solutions that integrate a wide variety of Oracle commercial hardware, software, and cloud technology into secure, mission critical solutions for our government customers. Coding skills are required. As part of the consulting team, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple projects and customers, share your knowledge and insights, learn the latest and greatest technology innovations, and have the freedom and autonomy to put your creative technical talents to work. Individuals applying should have experience leading small development teams of junior and middle grade developers. Our current focus in providing cloud native solutions directly enabling our National Security clients.
Responsibilities Include:
Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with team members and clients
Ability to travel periodically
Ability to lead a small team of developers while also developing code
Willingness to be responsible for own and teamwork product
Able and willing to surge when program demands dictate
Reliable and effective in meeting expectations of the program and the team
Willingness to learn and grow skills
Required Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship and with an active TS/SCI clearance w/polygraph is desired. Consideration will be given to those with lesser clearances and/or those willing to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Minimum 6 years of technical experience relevant to this position
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience preferred
Two or more programming languages (Java (required), C, C++, Python (required), Perl, Shell scripting, PL SQL, etc.)
Experience with entire software development life cycle utilizing languages like J2EE, Java, JavaScript, OJET, Perl, Python, SQL, Shell scripting, PL SQL, and other programming languages.
Hands on experience implementing middleware technology such as WebLogic, JBoss, Apache Tomcat on Linux and Windows.
Experience with Oracle PGX, and Identity and Access Management is highly desirable
Experience mentoring more junior level developers with a technical expertise in full-stack development
Passion for technology, the curiosity and willingness to constantly learn new skills, work with new tools and discover new and innovative approaches to solving complex technical challenges.
Experience in articulating technical concepts to non-technical audiences and, vice versa, translating functional needs to technical solutions.
Passion for creating mission critical capabilities that have not previous been attempted
Experience with any of the following is an added bonus:
Oracle Cloud (OCI) (or AWS or Azure), especially in developing code and or SaaS for the same
Experience as Technical Lead designing and implementing software applications on-premises and in Cloud environments.
Knowledge of Mobile device technology (Rooting/Jailbreaking, Android/iOS SDKs, 3G-4G-5G, etc.)
Experience implementing systems using Agile methodologies.
Experience working with Oracle Labs and the product teams to meet unique customer needs
Experience with entire software development life cycle utilizing J2EE, Java, JavaScript, OJET, Perl, Python, SQL, Shell scripting, PL SQL, and other programming languages.
Experience or training in Oracle Visual Builder Studio or APEX
OCI IaaS and/or PaaS Certifications (Willing to attain)
Experience with advanced data analytics (BI tools, Graph Analytics, Spatial Analytics, Machine Learning, AI)
Experience with RDBMS (prefer Oracle) and Oracle’s Autonomous DB
Experience with one or more application servers (WebLogic, Tomcat, JBoss)
Location:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2501
Title: Data Scientist
Location: Reston, Virginia
Clearance: TS Eligible
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector is responsible for the support and the development of products that provide solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation, and dissemination, and research activities. The Intelligence Sector specializes in Software Development, Cloud Architecture, Systems Engineering, and Network Engineering.
Data Scientist Reston, VA TS Eligible Individuals with a Top Secret are the target of this opening. Those with lesser clearances will be considered if they agree to upgrade their clearance. The position requires U.S. Citizenship.
We are looking for a Data Scientist to strengthen our ability to deliver unique, intuitive, and exciting analytic applications and data concepts for our innovative emerging technologies. We’re charting new territory in analytic enablement—and need imaginative and talented DS developers to provide new ways to select, see, use, and exploit data. We’re solving difficult analytic problems and empowering users through dynamic, flexible, and intuitive capabilities. We’re seeking high performing candidates to design and implement novel mechanisms that enable users to collate data, discover insights, unearth buried tidbits, and tell compelling analytic stories. This role will develop Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning technologies, leverage advanced algorithms, and implement top-level analytic innovations. We want someone with an extensive background in data analytics development who loves to work with multi-disciplinary teams to construct truly revolutionary ways to enable analysis. We need individuals who can incorporate ideas from diverse perspectives and implement algorithms in creative ways–including ways to understand, consume, and enhance data. You’ll advocate for advancements that you know will resonate with the user. You’ll impact and influence how analysis is done.
What you’ll do (Big picture)
Help define architecture and development processes to enable advanced analytics and data science capabilities
Ingest, clean, aggregate, integrate, build, train, evaluate, and visualize large datasets from various disparate sources to identify meaningful, actionable insights
Balance between product feature development and production operational concerns to create and deploy impactful technologies
Advance capabilities through automated monitoring, feature engineering, visualization, and deployment
Distill complex algorithmic solutions into accessible demos, presentations, and capabilities for technical and non-technical audiences
Solve operational/analytic problems with robust, statistically sound scientific methodologies and creative development
Promote flexibility and creativity in working with fellow data scientists and SW engineers to build out technology solutions in ever-changing development environment
Stay atop current industry trends, best practices, and technologies
Into the details
Develop, program, troubleshoot, and debug applications that consolidate and analyze diverse, structured/unstructured big data sources
Program, innovate, and implement advanced algorithms to address practical problems and build analytic products
Develop AI/ML, DL, and data analytics capabilities by writing creative code/algorithms, performing application testing, and developing interactive data visualizations with real-time flexibility
Create content and documentation to illustrate analytic capabilities and user impact
Construct data science use cases including data aggregation, feature engineering and customization, data/result visualization, and capability deployment/implementation/monitoring
Integrate stakeholder requirements to advance existing technologies and/or develop new capabilities
Leverage cloud (OCI) technology and build models with Python and ML/DL/NLP libraries (Pytorch, Tensorflor, Bid Data, Hadoop, HBase, Spark, etc)
Enable data analysis, interpretation, and insights for technical and non-technical users
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant quantitative field (engineering, computer science, statistics, mathematics, AI, ML, NLP)
Minimum three (3) years of experience of software engineering, data mining, data analytics, data science, data visualizations, and/or AI/ML/DL
Proficiency in one or more coding and development languages (Python, R, Octave, Hadoop, Scala, Spark, PySpark, Java, SQL, PyTorch, OpenCV, etc)
Problem-solving aptitude and deep understanding of data structures
Self-motivation and proactive approach with excellent time management and verbal/written communication skills
Dexterity in articulating how analytic capabilities and proficiency can solve stakeholder problem sets
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and passion about data, visualizations, and solving tough analytic problems
Creative, original, and inventive thinking
Proven ability to effectively navigate and collaborate with various groups/resources in complex environment
Ability to quickly learn new technologies, approaches, methodologies
Practical experience in developing, innovating, and applying advanced algorithms and solutioning for complex problems
Building predictive analytic products, task automation, model interpretation/visualization, and feature engineering, evaluation, and selection
Big data, Advanced Analytics, and processing engines and query languages (e.g. Spark, Kafka, SQL, Python, R, Java, C++, Scala, NoSQL)
Data collection, aggregation, warehousing, integration, analysis, and visualization
Big data processing engines and query languages (e.g. Spark, Kafka, SQL, Python, R, Java, C++, Scala, NoSQL)
Data integrity, integration, and visualization
Feature engineering, evaluation, selection, and automation
Model interpretation, development, and techniques (statistical risk analysis, stochastic optimization, time-series forecasting)
Location:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2500
Title: Data Scientist
Location: Reston, Virginia
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector is responsible for the support and the development of products that provide solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation, and dissemination, and research activities. The Intelligence Sector specializes in Software Development, Cloud Architecture, Systems Engineering, and Network Engineering.
Data Scientist Reston, VA TS/SCI with Polygraph Individuals with a Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Poly are the target of this opening. Those with lesser clearances will be considered if they agree to upgrade their clearance. The position requires U.S. Citizenship.
We are looking for a Data Scientist to strengthen our ability to deliver unique, intuitive, and exciting analytic applications and data concepts for our innovative emerging technologies. We’re charting new territory in analytic enablement—and need imaginative and talented DS developers to provide new ways to select, see, use, and exploit data. We’re solving difficult analytic problems and empowering users through dynamic, flexible, and intuitive capabilities. We’re seeking high performing candidates to design and implement novel mechanisms that enable users to collate data, discover insights, unearth buried tidbits, and tell compelling analytic stories. This role will develop Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning technologies, leverage advanced algorithms, and implement top-level analytic innovations. We want someone with an extensive background in data analytics development who loves to work with multi-disciplinary teams to construct truly revolutionary ways to enable analysis. We need individuals who can incorporate ideas from diverse perspectives and implement algorithms in creative ways–including ways to understand, consume, and enhance data. You’ll advocate for advancements that you know will resonate with the user. You’ll impact and influence how analysis is done.
What you’ll do (Big picture)
Help define architecture and development processes to enable advanced analytics and data science capabilities
Ingest, clean, aggregate, integrate, build, train, evaluate, and visualize large datasets from various disparate sources to identify meaningful, actionable insights
Balance between product feature development and production operational concerns to create and deploy impactful technologies
Advance capabilities through automated monitoring, feature engineering, visualization, and deployment
Distill complex algorithmic solutions into accessible demos, presentations, and capabilities for technical and non-technical audiences
Solve operational/analytic problems with robust, statistically sound scientific methodologies and creative development
Promote flexibility and creativity in working with fellow data scientists and SW engineers to build out technology solutions in ever-changing development environment
Stay atop current industry trends, best practices, and technologies
Into the details
Develop, program, troubleshoot, and debug applications that consolidate and analyze diverse, structured/unstructured big data sources
Program, innovate, and implement advanced algorithms to address practical problems and build analytic products
Develop AI/ML, DL, and data analytics capabilities by writing creative code/algorithms, performing application testing, and developing interactive data visualizations with real-time flexibility
Create content and documentation to illustrate analytic capabilities and user impact
Construct data science use cases including data aggregation, feature engineering and customization, data/result visualization, and capability deployment/implementation/monitoring
Integrate stakeholder requirements to advance existing technologies and/or develop new capabilities
Leverage cloud (OCI) technology and build models with Python and ML/DL/NLP libraries (Pytorch, Tensorflor, Bid Data, Hadoop, HBase, Spark, etc)
Enable data analysis, interpretation, and insights for technical and non-technical users
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant quantitative field (engineering, computer science, statistics, mathematics, AI, ML, NLP)
Minimum three (3) years of experience of software engineering, data mining, data analytics, data science, data visualizations, and/or AI/ML/DL
Proficiency in one or more coding and development languages (Python, R, Octave, Hadoop, Scala, Spark, PySpark, Java, SQL, PyTorch, OpenCV, etc)
Problem-solving aptitude and deep understanding of data structures
Self-motivation and proactive approach with excellent time management and verbal/written communication skills
Dexterity in articulating how analytic capabilities and proficiency can solve stakeholder problem sets
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and passion about data, visualizations, and solving tough analytic problems
Creative, original, and inventive thinking
Proven ability to effectively navigate and collaborate with various groups/resources in complex environment
Ability to quickly learn new technologies, approaches, methodologies
Practical experience in developing, innovating, and applying advanced algorithms and solutioning for complex problems
Building predictive analytic products, task automation, model interpretation/visualization, and feature engineering, evaluation, and selection
Big data, Advanced Analytics, and processing engines and query languages (e.g. Spark, Kafka, SQL, Python, R, Java, C++, Scala, NoSQL)
Data collection, aggregation, warehousing, integration, analysis, and visualization
Big data processing engines and query languages (e.g. Spark, Kafka, SQL, Python, R, Java, C++, Scala, NoSQL)
Data integrity, integration, and visualization
Feature engineering, evaluation, selection, and automation
Model interpretation, development, and techniques (statistical risk analysis, stochastic optimization, time-series forecasting)
Location:Colorado Springs, Colorado
Type:Contract
Job#2492
Title: Systems Administrator Location: Colorado Springs, CO *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI needed to apply *
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Cornerstone Defense is looking for a Linux System Administrator to join the Space Based Space Surveillance (SBSS)/Red LAN program located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Responsibilities:
This position leads and maintains various Windows and Unix/Linux-based operating systems across multiple local area networks (LANs). You will be a member of our small team that has multiple LANs and Systems. You will investigate, analyze, and resolve system problems to maintain 24/7 Space Domain Awareness (SDA) data flow to our war fighters. You will have regular contact with customers, subcontractors, and teammates. You will work onsite at the customer location.
Coordinate all aspects of Windows or UNIX/Linux systems in operations, engineering, analysis, and test environments.
Develop and maintain SBSS/Red LAN hardware and software resources within mission objectives for routine and non-routine operations. Perform data collection on equipment, including Government Furnished Equipment GFE. Install, configure, and fix applications and software.
Perform system and user account maintenance.
Implement, test, and assess cyber security configuration of Windows and Linux servers in a Risk Management Framework (RMF) environment.
Install, analyze, test, and implement cyber security patches and hardening.
Monitor, evaluate, and optimize system performance. Perform system backup and restore tasks. Resolve operating system issues.
Support telephone and physical recall for system anomalies as needed.
Provide system administration support and assistance for development systems.
Build, cyber-harden, and configure systems.
Develop disaster recovery procedures. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
Document maintenance actions.
To meet security standards and protocols, all work is performed onsite.
Required Skills:
5+ years in System Administration or Network Administration.
5+ years of proven ability with UNIX/Linux.
5+ years using centralized services to include Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), Domain Name Services (DNS), and System/File recording for system failure recovery (resiliency) (back-ups).
3+ years of experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) policies and implementation.
One or more current DoD 8570 IAT, Level II Certification: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP.
Desired Skills:
5+ years of experience with scripting with Power Shell, Bash or Python.
5+ years of experience with configuration management in Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
Linux Certification: Red Hat Certified Engineer, Red hat System Administrator, or Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC).
Location:Colorado Springs, Colorado
Type:Contract
Job#2491
Title: IT Specialist Location: Colorado Springs, CO *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI needed to apply *
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
General Requirements:
Perform preventative maintenance which includes but is not limited to installation of new software releases, system upgrades, and patches.
Provide consolidated help desk function/serve as the government IT focal point for customer support.
Handling of full range IT-related issues, including:
Support walk up, telephone or e-mail customer problem resolution.
Receive, answer and transfer, when required, trouble calls and maintenance requests in support of all government missions and personnel.
Assign a ticket number and track communication system outages and repair actions until the issue is resolved.
Deliver all software, designs, records, databases, manuals, guides, standard operating procedures, and similar items developed in rendering problem resolution services.
Troubleshoot, fix, and document failures.
Other IT duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
Basic help desk resolution and service desk delivery.
Experience troubleshooting Cisco networking.
Experience supporting users in a Microsoft Active Directory environment.
Knowledge of Windows 10 servers and current client operating systems (Windows 10 preferred).
Ability to diagnose server/workstation or network alerts, events, or issues.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
A+ certification or equivalent technical training.
Network + certification or equivalent technical training.
Location:Colorado Springs, Colorado
Type:Contract
Job#2490
Title: Systems Administrator Location: Colorado Springs, CO *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI needed to apply *
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
General Requirements:
The systems administrator will be responsible for maintaining and administering classified computer networks, user computer equipment and related computer environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations.
Desired Experience:
Experience in all aspects of Windows Desktop administration (e.g. application and services, troubleshooting, application configuration, networking, user accounts, Active Directory and/or security).
Operating system maintenance, patching, and troubleshooting.
Experience with Windows 10 and Windows Server (2016 or newer).
Experience with PowerShell Scripting.
Group policy object creation and maintenance.
Active directory management
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
Experience executing DoD STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) for operating systems (Windows 10, Windows Server 2016/2019).
Exchange (2016 or newer)
Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues across many layers.
Location:Colorado Springs, Colorado
Type:Contract
Job#2489
Title: Security Operations Center Engineer Location: Colorado Springs, CO *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI needed to apply *
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
General Requirements:
The SOC engineer will perform management functions on remote customer equipment, respond to security incidents, and work closely with customers on the phone.
Maintain an understanding of the current vulnerabilities, response, and mitigation strategies used in cyber security operations.
Analyze and report cyber threats as well as assist in deterring, identifying, monitoring, investigating, and analyzing computer network intrusions.
Required Experience:
Experiences with McAfee ePO deployment, administration, configuration, and management of solutions and Security Center
Experience with ELK, Prometheus, and Grafana.
Experience with Anchor, Grype, and Tivoly.
Experience in supporting software application and system code security assessments using automated tools such as Fortify and Sonarqube.
Experience with incident response and security incident management.
Security+ or equivalent certification.
Location:Colorado Springs, Colorado
Type:Contract
Job#2488
Title: Network Operations Center Engineer Location: Colorado Springs, CO *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI needed to apply *
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
General Requirements:
Monitor network administration and maintenance operations.
Resolve network incidents to ensure the smooth-running of the network operation center.
Apply advanced consulting skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge.
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
Support problem management resolutions by tracking system-wide problems on the operational networks and work with engineering support, including network engineering, systems engineering, catapult operations, and desktop engineering to see problem troubleshooting through to resolution.
Required Experience:
Experience with Cisco networking.
Knowledge of Windows 10 servers and current client operating systems (Windows 10 preferred).
Experience with ELK, Prometheus, and Grafana.
CCNA or equivalent certification
Location:Colorado Springs, Colorado
Type:Contract
Job#2487
Title: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Location: Colorado Springs, CO *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI needed to apply *
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
General Requirements:
Perform security analysis of operational and development environments, threats, vulnerabilities, and internal interfaces to define and assess compliance with accepted industry and government standards
Lead and implement the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes under the Risk Managed Framework (RMF) for new and existing information systems
Facilitates development of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Interconnection Security Agreements (ISA), Risk Acceptance Letters (RAL) and support Continuous Monitoring (CONMON)
Oversees configuration management of assigned systems; auditing systems to ensure security posture integrity
Partner with Information Technology, Program Engineering, and Management with security requirements
Conduct risk assessments and investigations, execute appropriate risk mitigations, and oversee incident response activities
Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies
Interfaces with the appropriate government customers, suppliers, and company personnel to implement protective mechanisms and to ensure understanding of and compliance with cybersecurity requirements
Maintain and enforce all Information System Security policies, standards, and directives to ensure assessment and authorization of information systems processing classified information
Required Experience:
IAM Level 1 DoD 8140.01 (previously 8570.01) compliant certification (i.e. CAP, GSLC, Security+ CE, CISSP, CASP, CISM, GSLC)
3+ years of experience utilizing security relevant tools, systems, and applications in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF) to include: NESSUS, ACAS, DISA STIGs, SCAP, Audit Reduction, and HBSS
Experience with cybersecurity policies and implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF): e.g. DAAPM, CNSSI 1253, ICD-503, JSIG, and/or NIST SP 800 series
Experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) implementing or managing cybersecurity requirements on classified systems under JSIG, NISPOM, ICD 503, and/or CNSSI 1253
Experience in assessing and documenting test or analysis data to show cybersecurity compliance
Demonstrated experience leading audits conducted by external stakeholders
Type:Contract
Job#2486
Title: Cloud Data Business Analyst
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
We are seeking a highly motivated Cloud Data Business Analyst to join our multi-million dollar National Intelligence program supporting the Cloud Investment Multi-Cloud Management (CIMM) team. As a contributor to the Intelligence Community’s first multi-cloud initiative, you will be at the epicenter of emergent cloud computing technologies, establishing a foundation that will evolve to include all agencies within the IC. Cloud Data Business Analyst, you will gather and analyze data to identify trends, and develop valuable insights to assist with solving problems and informing business decisions. Your responsibilities will include the following: · Analyzing user needs and software requirements to determine approach and feasibility of design within time and cost constraints · Aggregating, maintaining, analyzing, updating, and reporting cloud service consumption, ordering, billing, spending, and utilization metrics · Aggregating, maintaining, analyzing, updating, and reporting workload performance metrics such as workload placement, trends, thresholds, alerts, breaches, issues, problems, and recommendations · Cleaning, analyzing, interpreting, and displaying data using different approaches and business intelligence tools such as Microsoft Power BI · Conducting trend analysis activities and providing recommendations · Conducting analysis to assess the quality and meaning of data · Transforming raw data into meaningful statistics, information, and explanations · Maintaining databases and data systems · Reorganizing data in a readable format · Preparing reports for management using relevant data to display trends, patterns, and predictions · Preparing final analysis reports for stakeholders to understand the data analysis steps, enabling them to make significant decisions based on various facts and trends Qualifications – Required · Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance · Bachelor’s Degree in STEM domain or related field · 5+ years of experience with data and trend analysis · 5+ years of experience using data analytics and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and/or Qlik · Previous experience as a business analyst, data analyst, data scientist, or requirements analyst · Knowledge of programming languages such as SQL, Oracle, R, MATLAB, and/or Python · Strong mathematical skills to assist with collecting, measuring, organizing, and analyzing data · Adept at using data processing platforms such as Apache Hadoop and Spark · Adept at queries, writing reports, and making presentations · Problem-solving skills · Accuracy and attention to detail skills · Excellent verbal and written communications skills · Ability to work well independently and in a team environment Qualifications – Desired · Experience in a cloud and/or hybrid environment · Experience working on multiple cloud platforms · Experience with requirements analysis tools and processes · Certification: o AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Location:Sterling, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2475
Title: Python/C++ Programmer Location: Dulles, VA *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI needed to apply *
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Job Description: Cornerstone Defense is supporting Tactical Space Systems Division in their development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. This position is located onsite on our Dulles, VA campus and requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with SAP. After hours or extended work week may be required.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layer
Developing client and server applications and services using service or object-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilities
Applications will span languages and toolsets including Python, C++, Java, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis execution and finding remediation
Developer will be expected to be a self-starter capable of making decisions with overall project budget and schedule in mind
Support Operations ground software and associated configurations. This will involve troubleshooting both software errors and hardware affecting the operation of ground software
Support Acceptance Test events, including running tests
Test Automation
Configuration of ground segment software
Resolution and remediation of software defects
Software Enhancements as directed by customer change requests or mission needs
Ground software support during launch and launch rehearsal events
Support the installation of new ground segment software in operational, development and test environments
Basic Qualifications
Python, C++ (Python is primary need)
Linux experience
Bash Scripting
Preferred Qualifications:
Ansible
Agile
DevOps
Demonstrated experience in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring
Significant experience with designing, building, and deploying of software products
Experience in producing software architecture documentation
Type:Contract
Job#2467
Title: Full Stack Developer
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Seeking a full stack developer to join a collaborative agile team in a highly mission-focused environment. The candidate will refine and enhance existing applications to better meet the customer’s mission design, as well as develop and provide O&M for multiple tools. Additionally, the candidate will develop solutions to software architecture problems and broader design solutions. The candidate will participate in software development efforts through all aspects of the software engineering life cycle to include scope and work estimation, design, documentation, testing, and integration. Responsibilities include:
Work with stakeholders to define and prioritize tasks
Provide LOEs and establish timelines for assigned tasks
Review requirements to assess technical feasibility
Design, build, and deliver product features and integrate plugins (APKs) with required capabilities
Work with databases and APIs
Provide technical solutions to perform the Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes
Implement unit and integration tests
Write scripts to support automation of software build, integration, and deployment
Fix bugs
Write project documentation
Follow best practices in software engineering for the full development cycle (SDLC) including coding standards, pair programming, code review, source control, build, test, deploy and operation.
Collaborate across teams
Keep up with new technologies
Plan for new technology insertion
Candidate must be a dynamic, innovative, self-starting problem solver who is able to investigate and seek new and innovative ways to improve the customer experience. Must have the aptitude and attitude to tackle unsolved technical challenges and capable of working in fast-paced development environment with little assistance. Required
Current/Active TS/SCI with FSP
Familiarity with the inner workings of the Android operating system (versions 9 and later) and strong willingness to learn
Familiarity with the Android operating system, including the knowledge and/or ability to modify or manipulate fundamental parts of the operating system components and applications and strong willingness to learn.
Knowledge of best practices in Android app development
5+ years’ experience working in software engineering, application development and/or web application development and deployment
Strong foundation in Linux
Comfortable with Git source code version control software
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and strong willingness to learn.
Experience working within an agile team environment
Experience writing desktop Linux applications to control command line tools
Familiarity with smali bytecode and the use of apktool
Javascript, HTML, CSS, JQuery
Android Development Experience
Design Patterns (SOLID, GRASP, DRY, KISS, etc.)
Object Oriented Programming
Test Driven Development
Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and PKI Certificate
Material Design
Jetpack Compose
Location:Sterling, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2446
Title: Cybersecurity Engineer/ISSO – Space/Satellite Systems Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Qualifications:
Ensure the program meets ATO Requirements (Need specific action)
Stakeholder in Change Management (including Architecture and Configuration changes)
Act as program interface with the SCA
Stakeholder for adjudicating SW Code remediation plans
Ensure SW Code Scans are complete
Run SCC, SCAP, and STIG Scans
Author NIST 800-53A Compliance Procedures
Own and Update SCTM (Security Control Traceability Matrix)
Write System Security Plan
Ensure Vulnerability Scanning is completed by the program
Ensure security monitoring is completed by the program
Title: Systems Administrator – Space/Satellite Systems Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Our Tactical Space Systems Division is seeking multiple System Administrators to support Tactical Space Systems Division in their development and deployment of satellite ground software to customer resources while implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines in an agile environment.
To be successful in this role, you should enjoy learning and learn quickly, be motivated by the opportunity to solve hard problems with challenging boundary conditions, work well with a motivated and mission-focused team, enjoy working with both speed and accuracy, and take great pride in your work and the work of the team(s). You should have demonstrated experience in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring. System administrators will be a critical member of one or more Agile Scrum Teams. After hours or extended work week hours may be required.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated expertise in administering either Windows or Linux file servers and managing a user base
System Patching Account Management
Permission Management Patch Installation
Patch Management (Source to Destination)
COTS Product Deployment and Maintenance
Manual Vulnerability Remediation
Software License Management (Installation and Configuration of licenses)
System and Security Log Review
Hardware, Network, Software troubleshooting
Touch Labor Break/Fix
Type:Contract
Job#2444
Title: DevOps Engineer Clearance: TS/SCI
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
We have an opening for a DevOps Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space organization. This work will primarily be performed in a SCIF environment so onsite work is required.
Job Responsibilities
Automate cloud native technologies, deploy applications, and provision critical infrastructure
Work with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology
Work within the OpenStack cloud ecosystem to configure and deploy optimized infrastructure
Ensure monitoring and health of the resources deployed via Nagios or other enterprise management solutions
Document procedures used during deployment cycles
Experience with operational monitoring tools
Work with the fellow DevOps team and play a mentoring role to cross-train and grow technical talent across DevOps team and assist in troubleshooting tasks
Implement clean and maintainable infrastructure-as-code that adheres to industry best practices, terraform
Qualifications:
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times and shifting priorities
Proven troubleshooting skills and willingness to take on unfamiliar challenges
3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, & Ansible
3+ years of experience in Linux tools/automation and shell scripting
3+ years of experience in Python
1+ years of experience with OpenStack management
3+ years of experience with Docker containerization, Kubernetes (K8s) preferred
3+ years of experience with continuous integration/deployment tools such as Jenkins or GitLab
3+ years creating, executing, and troubleshooting complex, automated processes used to configure servers and/or deploy code
3+ year(s) of DevOps or software development experience
Location:Sterling, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2443
Title: DevOps Engineering Lead Location: Sterling, VA Clearance: TS/SCI
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
We have an opening for a DevOps Engineer to lead our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space organization. This work will primarily be performed in a SCIF environment so onsite work is required.
Job Responsibilities
Automate cloud native technologies, deploy applications, and provision critical infrastructure
Work with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology
Work within the OpenStack cloud ecosystem to configure and deploy optimized infrastructure
Ensure monitoring and health of the resources deployed via Nagios or other enterprise management solutions
Document procedures used during deployment cycles
Experience with operational monitoring tools
Work with the fellow DevOps team and play a mentoring role to cross-train and grow technical talent across DevOps team and assist in troubleshooting tasks
Implement clean and maintainable infrastructure-as-code that adheres to industry best practices, terraform
Qualifications:
5+ years in a technical leadership role managing technical objectives and Jira metrics reporting
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times and shifting priorities
Proven troubleshooting skills and willingness to take on unfamiliar challenges
5+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, & Ansible
5+ years of experience in Linux tools/automation and shell scripting
5+ years of experience in Python
3+ years of experience with OpenStack management
5+ years of experience with Docker containerization, Kubernetes (K8s) preferred
5+ years of experience with continuous integration/deployment tools such as Jenkins or GitLab
5+ years creating, executing, and troubleshooting complex, automated processes used to configure servers and/or deploy code
5+ year(s) of DevOps or software development experience
Type:Contract
Job#2423
Title: Agile Systems Integrator Location: Chantilly, VA *Clearance: ActiveTS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers,supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies.Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Agile Systems Integrator:
Location: Chantilly
Description: The Systems Integrator will support the client’s mission goals and strategic objectives as a Systems Integrator providing strategic planning, business planning, program increment and release train planning support to the program. The candidate will use the Agile Framework and provide leadership to a portfolio of projects within the client’s mission space through design, implementation, and testing.
Specific duties include:
Translate mission needs and business requirements into system, application, or process designs.
Review and update project schedules, milestones, and deliverables into various databases.
Monitor projects to ensure work scope and schedule are met.
Plan and coordinate all meeting logistics.
Attend detailed development meeting to track actions, note challenges, develop process flows and roadmaps, and facilitate internal communication.
Develop programmatic control gate documentation
Prepare briefings for Sponsor and stakeholders.
Provide highlights and written documentation of team accomplishments and concerns.
Required Qualifications:
Experience/Education: Required
Experience supporting multiple teams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to brief senior leadership on major milestones, control gates and other deliverables.
Demonstrated understanding of Agile framework, models, and processes.
Strong organizational skills with an ability to think proactively and prioritize workload.
Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
Demonstrated experience coordinating and working action items to completion.
Demonstrated experience exhibiting strong oral and written communication skills to include giving briefings/presentations, planning and facilitating meetings and providing support for technical documentation.
Demonstrated ability to convey complex issues clearly and concisely to senior leadership.
Self-starter and ability to manage multiple projects and/or activities.
Understanding of project control gate processes.
Ability to work independently and across large teams.
TS/SCI with Poly clearance required.
Desired
Basic knowledge of a variety of technologies.
Previous experience and certified in Agile, SCRUM, and SAFe methodologies.
Education & Years of experience
12 to 15 years of relevant work experience with BS/BA.
10 to 14 years of relevant work experience with MS/MA.
Equal Opportunity Employment Cornerstone Defense is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and to upholding diversity in our recruiting and hiring processes. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Type:Contract
Job#2398
Title: Cloud Developer – Senior
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Responsibilities A cloud developer’s main job is to work on cloud application development projects. You can think of a cloud developer as a cloud engineer because they develop programs and software for the virtual and global cloud network.
Qualifications TS/SCI w/Poly
8+ years of combined educational and technical experience
Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or combination of education and technical experience
Coding – Python, Bash (Linux), AWS such as Lambda, Microsoft Azure, CI/CD – Powershell
Type:Contract
Job#2397
Title: Cloud Engineer SME
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Responsibilities Cloud engineers are IT professionals who design, implement, and manage cloud-based systems for businesses. They develop and implement cloud-applications, migrate existing on-premise applications to the cloud, and debug cloud stacks.
Qualifications TS/SCI w/Poly
15+ years of combined educational and technical experience
Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or combination of education and technical experience
Title: Technical Trainer Location: McLean, VA *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Responsibilities Responsible for translating the client’s business requirements into specific systems, applications or process designs for very large complex IT solutions and integrating architecture. Acts as an advocate for the client as the ultimate authority on the architecture designed to address client business problems. Plans, implements, tests, documents, and maintains enterprise-wide solutions to total system or subsystems using internally created and/or off the shelf products. Analyzes and identifies all or part of a company's existing or new peripheral, network, and telecommunications systems requirements, taking into consideration the special technology needs. Establishes functional and technical specifications and standards, solves hardware/software interface problems, defines input/output parameters, and ensures integration of the entire system or subsystem. Provides direction for design activities. Often project-based, sometimes working at customer sites. The Systems Intigrator (SI) will help the training university, focusing on information technology tradecraft to provide project management support to manage foundational skills of several university occupations. The SI shall also work with Leadership to analyze data, map skills to learning content and identify IT learning or skills gaps. Additionally, the SI shall assist the developing learning execution strategies to address these gaps either through design/development of Sponsor-led course content or acquisition and delivery of commercial content. Responsibilities shall include:
Supporting Strategic Planning the SI will provide support in:
Develop and execute strategic plans related to baselining occupational IT training
Conducting needs assessments for baselined occupational training and identify relevant content training to satisfy skills development needs
Once baselined, develop learning strategies that enhances skills development through advanced training and learning events, at the Sponsor's direction
Coordinate with University Communications team to create and disseminate information about digital acumen courses and learning content to the IC
Drafting of content for official communications (program calls, course advertisements, etc.)
Briefing Sponsor components on events and programs
Supporting Curriculum Development Assistance, the SI will:
Provide input to Instructional Designers related to the development of Sponsor-led online and classroom courses/events and materials for new and existing courses/events, including but not limited to:
Work with senior leadership and personnel to conceptualize and propose new courses that align within the university's digital acumen strategic framework
Research and propose external/commercial curriculum design/development/instruction opportunities to add to the university specific occupational curriculum
Provide input as needed while instructional designers, graphic designers, and web developers assist with developing and delivering Sponsor-led learning content
Solicit input from subject matter experts to ensure that information technology tradecraft course content up to date and relevant to the needs of stakeholders
The SI shall deliver the following Tasks, as directed by the Sponsor:
Conduct a baseline assessment related to digital information technology training for selected university occupations; provide summary report detailing results, identify learning gaps and make training recommendations
Collaborate with components to evaluate existing and new Sponsor-led courses (where applicable) making recommendations for course design enhancements and ensuring course/skills de-confliction
Conduct research/outreach to identify and take advantage of commercial learning content or services that may fit organization baseline requirements for information technology learning
Provide a monthly report on the status and progress of all innovation curriculum projects
Qualifications
Excellent communication and writing skills to compose correspondence on behalf of senior executives
A strong working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, SharePoint and PowerPoint
Strong interpersonal, networking, and critical thinking skills (analysis, judgment, information seeking)
Ability to synthesize information from various resources
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work independently; self-starter
Familiarity of cloud based technologies
TS/SCI w/ FS Poly
A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent years of experience) in liberal arts studies, communications, or other associated discipline
Location:Arlington, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2394
Title: Data Engineer Location: Fairfax, VA *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Responsibilities Seeking a Data Engineer who wants to take their career to the next level. This position requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph and will be located on customer site in Northern VA. WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Design, develop, test, and maintain production-level enterprise applications deployed to cloud infrastructure
Extend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team
Design and implement functionality that spans from storage to middleware to browser
Create interactive Web-based user interface components and data visualizations
Work closely with customers and teammates to rapidly build, test, and deploy new capabilities
TASKS YOU MIGHT WORK ON:
Designing new ETL pipelines for diverse sets of data using Apache Nifi for both batch and streaming data.
Maintaining our existing Nifi infrastructure that processes upwards of 50GB a day.
Building data analytics infrastructure using Apache Spark and Airflow.
Architecting new data solutions as our application is tasked with processing an expanding array of data sources.
Leading the further development and maintenance of our existing Elasticsearch cluster.
Rearchitecting our current analytics platform built on Scala and Akka into serverless tools like AWS Lambda.
Help monitor and maintain our infrastructure deployed to Amazon Web Services using Kibana and Elastic stack
Qualifications
You love technology (e.g., Angular.io, Node.js, Elastic Stack, AWS, MongoDB, Apache NiFi, Ansible, Scala, Akka, Spring.io, and more)
You have a degree in computer science or a related field, or at least 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree, and like trying new things.
You want to work in a lively yet laid-back environment full of people who love learning
You want to build stuff people actually use
You must have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Location:Arlington, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2393
Title: DevOps Engineer Location: Fairfax, VA Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Responsibilities Seeking Software Engineers who want to take their career to the next level. This position requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph and will be located on customer site in Northern VA.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Design, develop, test, and maintain production-level enterprise applications deployed to cloud infrastructure
Extend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team
Design and implement functionality that spans from storage to middleware to browser
Create interactive Web-based user interface components and data visualizations
Work closely with customers and teammates to rapidly build, test, and deploy new capabilities
TASKS YOU MIGHT WORK ON:
Engineering new automation tools using native AWS services.
Maintaining our current infrastructure using Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet and Docker.
Building new automation scripts using bash to ease deployments and setup in various environments.
Designing new monitoring tools to help streamline O&M activities.
Creating new infrastructure solutions on AWS to support our application, such as Lambda, and Kubernetes.
Qualifications
You love technology (e.g., Angular.io, Node.js, Elastic Stack, AWS, MongoDB, Apache NiFi, Ansible, Scala, Akka, Spring.io, and more)
You have a degree in computer science, or a related field or at least 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree, and like trying new things.
You want to work in a lively yet laid-back environment full of people who love learning
You want to build stuff people actually use
You must have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Location:Arlington, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2392
Title: Software Developer Location: Fairfax, VA Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Responsibilities Seeking Software Engineers who want to take their career to the next level. This position requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph and will be located on customer site in Northern VA. WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Design, develop, test, and maintain production-level enterprise applications deployed to cloud infrastructure
Extend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team
Design and implement functionality that spans from storage to middleware to browser
Create interactive Web-based user interface components and data visualizations
Work closely with customers and teammates to rapidly build, test, and deploy new capabilities
TASKS YOU MIGHT WORK ON:
Adding new functionality to our Angular.io, Node.js, and MongoDB web application that allows users to analyze large data sets using text search, faceted filters, and geospatial and temporal visualizations
Designing new data visualizations that bring insights to the forefront of our application.
Building new Node.js microservices using typescript to update our user authentication, analytics, and notifications systems.
Help design application deployment tools using Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet.
Help monitor and maintain our infrastructure deployed to Amazon Web Services using Kibana and Elastic stack
Qualifications
You love technology (e.g., Angular.io, Node.js, Elastic Stack, AWS, MongoDB, Spring.io, and more)
You have a degree in computer science or a related field, or at least 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree, and like trying new things.
You want to work in a lively yet laid-back environment full of people who love learning
You want to build stuff people actually use
You must have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Location:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2375
Title: Software/Application Support
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Software Applications Support Specialist Herndon, VA
The SW Apps Support Specialist is responsible for providing professional and efficient helpdesk support. A strong customer service mindset is the key to succeeding in this role.
Job Requirements:
Develop and maintain a fundamental understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over the phone or email.
Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions.
Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by customers.
Walk the customer through the problem-solving process.
Direct unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel.
Provide accurate information on IT products or services.
Record events and problems and their resolution in logs.
Follow-up and update customer status and information.
Pass on any feedback or suggestions by customers to the appropriate internal team.
Identify and suggest possible improvements on procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
Proven experience in Supporting COTS products as a Tier 3 support technician or other customer support role.
Tech savvy with working knowledge of office automation products, databases, and remote control.
Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and other tech products.
Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues.
Excellent communication skills.
Customer-oriented and cool-tempered.
Understanding of Ticketing systems.
Desired Experience:
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition lifecycle or commercial contracting.
Knowledge of Federal financial systems or commercial accounting.
Experience with Federal government contracting and/or program office organizations
Location:Annapolis Junction
Type:Contract
Job#2366
Title: Digital Network Exploitation Analyst Location: Annapolis Junction, MD *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Responsibilities
Conduct advanced analysis of collection and open-source data to generate insights and leads
Ensure target continuity, profile targets and their activities, and develop techniques to gain additional target information
Maintain appropriate databases for targeting, tasking, and analysis
Identify intelligence gaps to tailor current collection or enable new collection to close the gaps
Employ multiple analysis disciplines such as pattern recognition against targets' communications, network usage and digital footprints
Apply your knowledge and understanding of IC needs and missions
Be part of a team, working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise
Apply your innate curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights
Distill, document, contextualize and share your findings–including any new tradecraft that you develop–with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers
Location:Annapolis Junction
Type:Contract
Job#2365
Title: Digital Network Exploitation Analyst Location: Annapolis Junction, MD *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Responsibilities
Evaluate target opportunities using all source data to understand and map target networks, and to assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans.
Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data at multiple levels up and down the OSI network stack and bring a solid understanding of logical/physical IP core infrastructure, communication devices and how they connect to networks, and the traffic movements in a network.
Be involved in developing new tradecraft needed to perform this analysis as technologies evolve.
Be part of a team, working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.
Apply your innate curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights
Distill, document, contextualize and share your findings–including any new tradecraft that you develop–with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.
Qualifications
Education: Degree in Computer Science. Degree in related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics) may be considered relevant if programs contain a concentration of courses in the following foundational CS areas: algorithms, computer architecture (not network architecture), programming methodologies and languages, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics (for example, calculus, discrete mathematics). Information Technology (IT) and Information Security (IS) degrees may be considered relevant if the programs contain the amount and type of coursework equivalent to a Computer Science (CS) major.
Experience: Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development/analysis roles. In addition, it may also include engineering hardware and/or software, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and systems administration. Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) may be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 24-week JCAC course may count as 6 months of experience).
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Responsibilities
Use information collected from a variety sources (e.g., intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs) to identify potential vulnerabilities, respond to cyber events that occur, and defend against events that might occur.
Help develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect against attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems.
Work may span the gamut of data transport possibilities, such as traditional wired networks, wireless transport (including Wi-Fi and cellular), collaborative platforms such as video teleconferencing, and the hardware and software that support it all.
Career advancement as you develop increasing expertise in networking protocols and architectures, cloud security, Internet of Things protocols, and advanced network security.
Be part of a team, working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.
Apply your innate curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights.
Distill, document, contextualize and share your findings–including any new tradecraft that you develop–with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.
Qualifications
Education: Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security). Up to 18 semester hours of military training/coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics is equivalent to an Associate degree. Experience: Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, and/or systems engineering. Additionally, must have experience in network or system administration. If not credited toward education requirements, completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations will be considered towards relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20- to 24-week courses will count as 6 months of experience; 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience). In some cases, foreign language proficiency may also be used to satisfy experience requirements; recent Interagency language Roundtable (ILR) scores are required to substantiate your proficiency level. The total of all experience equivalencies is capped at half of the required years of experience.
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Responsibilities
Apply deep understanding of adversary networks, network defenses, and cyber network operational capabilities to develop exploitation plans and make operational adjustments as plans are executed
Work as part of a team, working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.
Apply innate curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights.
Distill, document, contextualize and share your findings–including any new tradecraft that you develop–with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.
Qualifications
Education: Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security). Note that 18 semester hours of military training/coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics is equivalent to an Associate degree. Relevant Experience: Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development/analysis. In addition, it may also include engineering hardware and/or software, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and systems administration. Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 24-week JCAC course will count as 6 months of experience). In some cases, foreign language proficiency may also be used to satisfy experience requirements; recent Interagency language Roundtable (ILR) scores are required to substantiate your proficiency level.
Location:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2362
Senior .NET Developer Herndon, VA
Seeking a highly motivated .NET Developer/Engineer to build and implement functional software solutions. Who can thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and possess the ability to engage in open and animated peer review sessions. The candidate must be able to change direction quickly, have an eagerness to learn new technologies and succeed in a team-oriented environment.
All development resources will experience full exposure to application lifecycle management (ALM), allowing employees the opportunity to learn and work across many functional areas including UI/UX, business layer, database design, application architecture, etc.
The ideal team member is a self-starter with effective problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and a curiosity for new challenges and experiences. Additionally, candidates will ideally have experience that highlights their critical thinking skills, lifelong learning habits, and effective presentation skills to help team members and clients understand issues, opportunities, and proposed solutions. The selected candidate will build and implement functional software solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment and can engage in open peer review sessions, to change direction quickly, and possess an eagerness to learn new technologies. Job Requirements:
Collaborate with software architects and developers.
Collaborate with the project managers, analysts, and customers in the analysis, design, creation, and maintenance of integration solutions.
Produce code to develop easy maintenance and extension of client software products.
Integrate software components and third-party programs.
Understand and demonstrate development skills utilizing ASP.NET, .NET Core, .NET Framework, C#, and JavaScript/JQuery.
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
Perform validation and verification testing prior to deploying implementations.
Recommend and execute improvements.
Create technical documentation for reference and reporting.
All other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
5+ years of experience with software development, infrastructure development, or related field.
Working understanding of SQL, SSL Certificates, and Single Sign on Configurations.
Understanding of the asp.net application lifecycle from IIS to the DOM.
Create and consume REST and SOAP web services.
Experience with Windows environment and Visual Studio.
Experience with .NET, SaaS.
Experience with Scrum/Agile methodologies.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Able to multitask and manage time efficiently.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Desired Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
Location:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2361
Title: Systems Admin/DevOps Engineer
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Systems Administrator (DevOps) Herndon, VA Seeking a Systems Administrator responsible for working closely with Customer Engagement project teams to provide first line support for customer implementations. The selected candidate will provide support for customer deployments and assist with installation and administrative configuration as required. Candidate will assist with triaging and routing incoming requests, troubleshooting applications or environment issues and remediating them. Acting as the initial point of contract for the customer, the candidate will work closely with project team to advance solutions requested by the customer.
Job Requirements:
Work directly with the DevOps team and Senior DevOps manager to understand system deployment and installation processes.
Provide system auditing and
Manage all computer systems and oversee the daily performance, analyzing for issues and inefficiencies.
Provide Tier-2 support to resolve any help desk tickets, calls and/or change requests where installation/application configuration may be an issue.
Respond to user issues, answering inquiries and resolving more complicated issues firsthand.
Maintain records of system performance, combining raw information into a useful and beneficial performance report for monthly board meetings.
Create training material whenever new recruits are hired to explain the correct and most efficient way to operate the implemented systems.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
3 – 7 years’ experience in development and operations, or related IT, computer, or operations field.
Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in a high availability environment.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment for a matrixed organization.
Experience with Microsoft operating systems/Windows environments.
Previous experience with software development, infrastructure development, and operations or working in an IT department.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Proven ability to communicate technical details to a non-technical audience.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong team player that is willing to always help other team members.
Desired Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Experience with the customer’s data transfer process (DTO)
Experience with AWS infrastructure and AWS cloud environment deployments
Experience with DevOps processes, tools and implementations
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Lifecycle or commercial contracting
Knowledge of Federal financial systems or commercial accounting
Experience with Federal government contracting and/or program office organizations business processes
Location:Colorado Springs, Colorado
Type:Contract
Job#2360
Linux Administrator
Colorado Springs, CO
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
General Requirements:
Maintain and administer classified computer networks, user computer equipment and related computer environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations.
Desired Experience:
Operating system maintenance, patching, and troubleshooting
STIG’ing of Linux-based systems (Red Hat, CentOS)
Bash and/or Python script creation and troubleshooting
Ansible playlist creation and management
Container creation and management (docker or containerd)
Teraform configuration and management
Identity Management and Public key infrastructure (PKI
Openstack operations and maintenance
Rancher operations and maintenance
Network storage, SAN, NAS experience
Understanding of Cisco, Juniper command line interfaces
Virtualization technologies
Ansible experience
Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues across many layers.
Security Requirements:
Active Top Secret/SCI
Type:Contract
Job#2339
Boeing VA Lorton, VA TS/SCI with Poly
Linux Administrator:
Desired Experience:
Unix/Linux system administration
Software installation
Software configuration
Complex problem identification and resolution
System performance monitoring
Experience with Xacta software for creating ICD-503 SSPs
Cybersecurity experience (A&A, RMF, certification and accreditation.
Work would be on a customer site.
Location:Chantilly, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2325
Satellite Systems Engineer with SIGINT Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly Chantilly, VA
We are looking for team-members with creative talent who are ready to take on the challenge of Satellite Systems Engineer with SIGINT to work collaboratively in order to further advance cutting-edge technology, products, and services.
Space and Satellite Systems Engineer with a RF background focusing on asset inheritance, system of systems interoperability, enterprise level test plan/report/procedure execution, mission CONOPS development, analysis and planning, and requirements verification. This individual must be adaptable and flexible enough to fit mission needs with an intrinsic ability to engage, learn, and share knowledge. This position is not daily operations as partner organizations complete the actual day-to-day operations, but a percentage of future time may require satellite mission planning, please keep reading…
Roles and responsibilities potentially include:
The Satellite System Engineer will be part of a small team that supports a larger program. This small team through a keen understanding of mission purpose and system capability monitors and analyzes various overhead sensing platforms as well as associated ground systems and networks. As system capabilities are added or enhanced, the engineer will assist the team to understand if these enhancements continue to support mission requirements. The ability to review software plus system requirements, then plan and execute enterprise level testing may be required with discrepancies and gap analysis fed back into the SAFe development lifecycle. The engineer may also provide technical assistance in the development of next generation programs by creating day-in-the-life scenarios, contributing to overall mission CONOPs, and share lessons learned with the wider organization. The engineer will work directly with the team lead, SETAs, and customer.
This position is within the customer work environment and requires a calm demeanor, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to act with technical precision and speed.
Preferred Experience:
Demonstrated understanding of various SIGINT space systems architectures, basic orbital mechanics, and satellite operations to assist with potential asset inheritance
Demonstrated experience with space mission management and planning activities
Familiarity with satellite mission ground systems including development and functional operation
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interface on a daily basis with the customer and their technical staff.
Contributes to detailed technical analyses at the System of System (SOS) level
Configuration management of test and team systems engineering artifacts
Ability to understand and communicate satellite network data, packetizing, modulation schemes, command and control sequence, and message flows
Ability to elicit requirements from TEMs then document and provide traceability within JIRA or other requirement tracking tools
Solid academic grounding and experience with methods and tools applying systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
Ability to document, prioritize, and explain system discrepancies to vendors/customer
Leads requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, systems integration and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of system, subsystem or system elements with little or no supervision
Leads detailed technical analyses for a system, subsystem or system elements to include: concept, requirements, design, integration, test, acceptance, delivery, training, operation, maintenance and disposal
Identifies, analyzes and resolves space/ground segment system design weaknesses.
Synthesizes solutions to meet customer expectations and technical performance while staying within schedule and cost constraints.
Nice to have:
Solid understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering for comms and payload
Knowledge of satellite and ground station calibration approaches
Experience with Pulse Descriptor Words (PDW) and ability to understand explain signal parameters
Space/Satellite operations experience and familiarity with TT&C, TLE, and ephemeris
Demonstrated use and understanding of SE concepts, principles, and theories
Demonstrated proficiency with requirements management, system design & system modeling tools
Proficient written and verbal communications skills to lead staff and small team proposal
Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment, and professionally executes projects with little direction
Experience with Matlab or Python
Experience working with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and other Agile software development efforts
Proficient ability in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
Understanding of satellite design and subsystems is a plus
May assist with tracking satellite anomalies and resolution
Ability to keep an economic perspective when seeking efficiencies to improve customer value
Required Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelors degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.
