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• Location: Reston, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #2375

Title: Help Desk Technician/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.

The Helpdesk Technician 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.

Experience and Skills

Required Experience:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph
• Proven experience as a help desk technicianor 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). 

• Location: Annapolis Junction
• Type: Contract
• Job #2364

Title: Computer Network Defense 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

• 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.

• Location: Annapolis Junction
• Type: Contract
• Job #2363

Title: 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.

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

Full Stack Developer

Also referred to as Integration Developer

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.

Full Stack Developers

Also referred to as Integration Developer

Software Developer/Engineer/Integration Developer

Job Description:

Seeking highly motivated Developers/Engineers 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 have the ability to 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: DevOps Engineer (Sys. Admin)
 

*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.

DevOps Engineer (Sys. Admin)

Seeking a DevOps Engineer 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:

•    Must hold an Active TS/SCI with polygraph ONLY, all others need not apply.

•    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 .NET Framework
• Experience with C++ programing language
• Experience with the customer’s data transfer process

•    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

• ​​​​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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• Location: Chantilly, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #2324

• Apply analytic, counterintelligence, and technical knowledge and experience to asses intelligence reporting, all-source intelligence analysis, and unstructured data received from a range of DoD and IC sources.
• Perform research and correlate all-source intelligence products pertaining to foreign capabilities, development, and trends in the use of space and counterspace systems.
• Production in one or more of the following areas: FIS operations, foreign denial and deception, computer network operations, counterespionage and economic/industrial espionage, technology protection and illicit technology transfer, investigations support, operations security, and terrorism.
• Extensive knowledge of adversary threat, including but not limited to, foreign intelligence entities, and their targeting TTPs and intent.
• Possess strong analytic tradecraft and critical thinking skills with a demonstrated ability to drive a line of analysis, including strong research abilities and familiarity with various targeting and analytical research tools.
• Experience/familiarity in one or more of the following disciplines: HUMINT, GEOINT, SIGINT, MASINT, or denial and deception.
• Familiarity with analytical tools and methodologies such as link analysis, time lines, casual-loop analysis, and risk management.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with an ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to travel worldwide.
• Customer prefers at least 10 years of experience in the intelligence and/or CI communities.

• Location: Tysons, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #2323

• Java (AOP, IOC)
• Javascript, React/Redux, AngularJS
• SQL, NoSQL, Graph
• C++

• GraphDB, SQL and NoSQL data modeling / visualization / querying
• MS SQL Server, OmniSci, Accumulo/Hadoop preferred
• Reactive application development in a web browser
• Write and manage large applications in React/Redux, rxJS, Reactive Streams
• Manage and bug triage legacy applications in AngularJS
• Debug and troubleshoot applications in customer space
• Applications range from Java to C++ at priority determined by customer
• Microservice API development and integration experience (gRPC/REST)
• Deploy micro and macro services in NodeJS or JBoss
• Manage communication endpoints in gRPC or REST
• REST based service level integration, API negotiation, Threading and Load Balancing
• Leverage messaging engines and HA clusters
• Kafka streams/ KsqlDB
• Use and manage containers and orchestration
• Docker/Kubernetes
• Creating containers, deploying containers, managing container orchestration
• Managing scalability of deployed software products
• Heavily use ETL concepts and engines to decouple solutions
• Apache NIFI
• Creating and maintaining orchestration templates, modifying templates provided from unclassified teams into classified space

• Prior experience operating with Kanban processes
• Ability to manage and/or contribute to software baselines across classification boundaries

• Bachelors degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Agile experience preferred, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

• Location: Merrifield, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #2322

• Design, develop and deliver web applications and software for new and existing programs
• Participate in our Agile Software Development (Scrum) process, including sprint demos to our customer and user stakeholders
• Evaluate and implement enhancements and modifications to existing Web application and back-end software
• Take ownership for your areas of responsibility while working as part of the entire team

• Entity Framework or other ORM frameworks (e.g., NHibernate)
• Microsoft Azure or other cloud technologies (e.g. AWS)
• Search technologies like Lucene, Solr or ElasticSearch
• JavaScript libraries like Angular, React, Vue, jQuery, etc.
• Git, Jenkins, and continuous integration
• Familiarity with Responsive Web Design, HTML5 and CSS3
• Automated testing tools and frameworks
• Data visualization techniques and libraries, e.g., D3.js, DC.js, svg/Canvas, Leaflet

• This position requires a Bachelors degree in a specialized area or equivalent field and at least 5 (five) years of related experience; or Masters degree and three years of related experience. For Junior – Bachelor’s degree with 2-3 years experience.
• Minimum of 3 years web application development using C# and related Microsoft technologies

• Location: Merrifield, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #2321

• Solicits and captures desired business outcomes, requirements, demands, actions, and plans
•     Plans and executes integration, regression, and acceptance testing
•     Assists in the development of use cases and acceptance criteria
•     Reports and tracks defects in the system
•     Partners with business end-user community and IT staff to refine requirements
•     Strategizes and presents ideas to stakeholders
•     Defines product features according to customer needs
•     Participates in the development process
•     Acts as the main point of contact between teams and stakeholders
•     Manages and prioritizes product backlog items
•     Assists the scrum/product development team to meet the objectives of each sprint
•     Adjusts and improves each iteration of the product before release
•     Identifies areas of improvement
•     Keeps customers and stakeholders informed of the status of the product

• Proficient ability act with little daily instruction on tasks of diverse scope using a seasoned professional understanding of the Business Systems Analysis discipline
• Exhibits solid knowledge on how IT solutions are constructed
• Prior work experience as a Business Analyst or Quality Assurance Analyst capturing, analyzing, and translating business requirements, specifications, processes, and business cases strongly desired
• Prior Experience as a Product Owner with an Agile team strongly desired
• Proficient experience creating user stories, use cases, acceptance criteria, and test plans/cases
• Proven understanding of solutions development methodologies (e.g. DevOps, Agile, Software Development Lifecycle, etc.)
• A track record of high-level personal performance
• Shows significant contribution within diverse teams across multiple projects or small initiatives to successfully achieve deliverables
• Solid presentation skills
• Proficient oral & written communication skills
• A history that illustrates flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs and shows exposure to overcoming fundamental change obstacles
• Lean-Agile mindset proficient in the understanding and becoming familiar with the Lean-Agile mindset
• Lean-Agile principles and practices (includes DevSecOps, Scurm, SAFe, and Kanban) Proficient knowledge of the Lean-Agile principles and practices (includes DevSecOps, Scurm, SAFe, and Kanban)

• Requires a Bachelors or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of job-related experience.

• Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
• Type: Contract
• Job #2318

• Strong knowledge of systems engineering concepts, principles and theories
• Strong proficiency with requirements management & system modeling tools

• Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to get buy-in on concepts and ideas
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Aptitude to quickly grasp and apply new information
• Effectively leads teams to the successful completion of major programs and projects
• Ability to interact with project teams, managers and end users

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems 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.

• Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
• Type: Contract
• Job #2317

• Expert knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming, system processes and scripting languages
• Openly contributes to the development of new theories and methods to enhance productivity and efficiency, solicits input, and optimizes solutions
• Ability and willingness to help anticipate and shape business opportunities
• Outstanding communication skills for frequent contact with managers, project teams across the company and external customers and vendors

• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) in multiple technical areas

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

• Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
• Type: Contract
• Job #2315

• Interprets complex engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and understand the necessary interfaces
• Performs complex system level troubleshooting to component level
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and troubleshooting functions
• Lays out, builds, calibrates, adjusts, installs and maintains equipment, components, devices or systems

• Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems.
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems    
• Interprets complex engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and understand the necessary interfaces     
• Will be required to support Deployment activities at customer sites (CONUS and International)
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions
• Identifies and helps prototype new preventative maintenance tasks     
• Will be expected to lead, direct, and organize Technician work
• Works with associates in other departments and understands cross-functional relationships     
• May be required to support development of test specifications and procedures  

• As a skilled specialist, completes tasks in resourceful and effective ways    
• Understands implications of their work and makes recommendations for improvements     
• Ability to perform duties and tasks with minimal supervision required 
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with internal and external team members including customers
• Ability to use computers and software applications to assist in job execution, with special focus on Excel    
• Mechanically inclined and able to maintain, repair, and install equipment that is part of a “live and operational” system     
• Capable of working remotely with limited local support

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

• Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
• Type: Contract
• Job #2314

• 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 Modeling and Simulation activities
• Leads technical planning, cost and risk analyses
• Leads technical tasks for large teams or projects
• Leads small technical proposals and contributes to medium sized proposals
• Exercise creative thinking and ideation to advance our business performance
• Deliver innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet customers changing business needs
• Support and engage in programs, projects, and practices behind the culture and strategy, and comply with all policies and procedures
• Follow industry and department trends and developments to ensure services are consistent with, and/or superior to, industry best practices

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

• Location: Scottdale
• Type: Contract
• Job #2313

• Substantial use, understanding and tailoring of systems engineering concepts, principles and theories
• Substantial proficiency with requirements management & system modeling tools
• Ability to recognize various architectural patterns, apply them appropriately, understand strengths/weaknesses within those architectures and develop architectural variations as necessary

• Active contributor to the achievement of business objectives
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas
• Effectively leads complex assignments; interacts with both customers and end-users

• A Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, a related specialized area or field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; Agile experience preferred

• Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
• Type: Contract
• Job #2312

• Location: Herndon, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #2311

Telecommunications Specialist, Dev

Chantilly, VA & McLean, VA

TS/SCI w Polygraph Required

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Requires less than three full years of experience specific to the skill and must be reflected
• Must be able to interface with individuals at all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing
• Must pay attention to detail and remain alert at all times.
• Prior experience with Cat5, Cat6, Fiber, Network Switches, and patch panels
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Proficient in many facets of information technology requirements
• Should possess general business knowledge and soft-skills allowing them to be adaptable in a wide array of work environments.
• The candidate should have the willingness to participate in these type of activities when called upon to do so
• Advanced knowledge of the customer and the inner workings of the organization

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.

• Location: Herndon, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #2310

Program Manager 

Herndon, VA

PM role that requires someone with proven experience leading teams that are charged with implementing cross domain solutions that support requirements of varying complexity in addition to planning and managing the coordinated effort of a team of different stakeholders, information technology, and related technical professionals, to include personnel from different organizations with competing interests (e.g., customer, cross domain governing bodies, hosting facility, and technology provider).

In addition to running the Project Management Framework throughout each of the projects. Their technical familiarity should be in infrastructure should have an understanding of storage, networks, data center, and platform (OS) services. They will need to have a holistic view of the project and the technical intra-dependencies among the project. Help bring the technical staff together on project to fill gaps and communicate openly to get things done.
 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated 11 years of experience and knowledge in managing IT projects
• Ability to monitor the progress of multiple concurrent and highly visible projects and requirements with the ability to recommend or take required corrective actions; skilled at risk identification and management
• Hands-on experience developing and managing resource loaded project schedules using MS project.
• Ability to articulate complex resource and technical issues to a range of audiences; excellent communication skills
• Hands-on experience leading and managing enterprise level, multi-disciplinary cross-organizational project teams using the Agency Project Management Framework (PMF) and Agile project management methodology
• Proven ability to build and maintain constructive relationships among customers, stakeholders, technical teams, and contractors across the customer space & IC
• Extensive ability to communicate (orally and in writing) the most complex technical concepts and project information, tailoring ideas, explanations, and concepts to executive and senior managers.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects, short deadlines, and competing priorities
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and ability to work independently and as a team player
• Expert ability to identify programmatic challenges, risks, and constraints coupled with strong ability to convey well thought mitigation strategies
• PMP Certification
• Knowledge of Agency enterprise technical architecture, services-oriented architectures, security requirements, and operating environments
• A broad knowledge of Agency IT components, missions and strategies
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community issues, policies, systems, and working relationships
• Demonstrated ability to examine project successes and failures and make recommendations to improve processes and practices
• Strong analytic ability to evaluate programmatic data, resolve inconsistencies and propose solutions to project issues
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability and willingness to initiate and manage relationships across the customer space.

• Location: Reston, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #2306

Title: Software Developer/Engineer/Integration Developer

The selected candidate can be located locally in Reston, VA or remote.
 

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 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 DSI 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: Fairfax, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #2302

• Experience with Linux and Windows servers operating together in complex application architectures, including utilizing LDAP and Active Directory to manage accounts and permissions for Linux resources.
• Working knowledge of Oracle database storage and the ability to work closely with database administrators to manage disk and other resources used by multi-terabyte Oracle databases.
• Ensures systems are in compliance with applicable information security requirements (e.g. DISA STIGs, CVEs, etc.) through close work with the ISSO and other stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and execute regular scheduled patching and maintenance of production servers as well as to incorporate out-of-cycle updates in response to emergent cybersecurity risks.
• Tracks hardware lifecycles, plans for replacements and maintenance, and works with vendors to prepare and review BOMs.
• Evaluates compatibility of information system development efforts with agency architectures and recommends adjustments as appropriate
• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and works closely as a liaison between program management, customer stakeholders, and the project technical team
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, team leads, clients, and other stakeholders
• Ability to work without close supervision. Must be driven and motivated to succeed in an environment of constant change—experience in an Agile development environment is a definite plus.

• BS Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematical field.  Requires 8+ years of job related experience, or a Master’s degree plus 6 years of job related experience. Agile Experience preferred.

• Location: Fairfax, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #2301

• Experience with Linux and Windows servers operating together in complex application architectures, including utilizing LDAP and Active Directory to manage accounts and permissions for Linux resources.
• Working knowledge of Oracle database storage and the ability to work closely with database administrators to manage disk and other resources used by multi-terabyte Oracle databases.
• Ensures systems are in compliance with applicable information security requirements (e.g. DISA STIGs, CVEs, etc.) through close work with the ISSO and other stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and execute regular scheduled patching and maintenance of production servers as well as to incorporate out-of-cycle updates in response to emergent cybersecurity risks.
• Tracks hardware lifecycles, plans for replacements and maintenance, and works with vendors to prepare and review BOMs.
• Evaluates compatibility of information system development efforts with agency architectures and recommends adjustments as appropriate
• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and works closely as a liaison between program management, customer stakeholders, and the project technical team
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, team leads, clients, and other stakeholders
• Ability to work without close supervision. Must be driven and motivated to succeed in an environment of constant change—experience in an Agile development environment is a definite plus.

• BS in computer science, information technology, or a related specialized area, field or the equivalent and or more 10 years of related experience.

• Type: Contract
• Job #2293

• Experience with any of the following Firewalls: Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, Forcepoint StoneSoft, and McAfee Enterprise Firewalls
• Experience with any of the following router/switches: Cisco ASR, HPE Comware, HPE ProCurve, Arista
• Experience with network design for Hadoop, VMware, and Windows/Linux environments.
• Comfortable working with other division network teams to identify connection points.
• Experience with the management, configuration, change control, and incident resolution
• Strong level of knowledge with LAN switching and VLANs including VRFs
• Experience with deploying and maintaining network-monitoring tools, such as Whats UpGold
• Working knowledge with Netflow and SNMP for monitoring the enterprise
• Experience with OSPF, OTV, STP, VRRP, LACP
• Experience with port security
• Experience with VMware vSwitches and Distributed vSwitches

• The candidate should have network engineering and administration background
• Candidates on a daily basis will work closely with a team of System Engineers and Administrators to maintain and enhance the customers Insider Threat big data security analytic network. Additionally you will work with external customer networks to identify ways to integrate and route data off their networks
• Candidates should be capable of designing and implementing unique network solutions in a cross-domain environment
• Candidates should be comfortable with identifying and implementing routing changes on perimeter firewalls
• Candidates must be comfortable with independently designing and identifying network optimizations and implementing network changes
• Must have strong network routing and troubleshooting experience
• A strong candidate will have worked in a multi-vendor network with various routing equipment including firewalls
• You will plan for network upgrades and work closely with team leads to forecast hardware procurements
• You will have direct influence for future network design and implementations and the system scales and grows
• Candidates must be self-starters, comfortable with spending time in a data center, and have the aptitude to work independently

• Work closely with technical and non-technical Insider Threat Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify risks to the infrastructure and implement design controls to mitigate
• Meet frequently with other division network engineers to develop a plan of action for integration
• Work closely with System Engineering team to deploy new servers and participate in the design of new distributed infrastructures such as Hadoop
• Create and update network diagrams (Visio)
• Monitor router and firewall performance and remediate throughput issues
• Patch and update router and firewall hardware
• Identify single points of failure and comfortable developing and implementing a plan of action to mitigate
• Examine current hardware and system designs to mitigate security findings
• Develop and maintain change management plan
• Write A&A documentation and ensure the systems operate in accordance with these security plans
• Designs and plans network systems
• Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture
• Provides specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
• Provides technical analysis in data network planning, engineering, and design
• Provides analysis for implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to network problems
• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, hubs, bridges and gateways, etc.
• Coordinates third party maintenance for network equipment and troubleshoots problems with department users and department network administrators
• May develop uniform operation procedures
• Conducts testing of network systems
• Evaluates and reports on new network technologies to enhance capabilities of the network
• Subject matter expert (SME) in one discipline/field and developing working knowledge in adjacent disciplines/fields
• Fully proficient and able to perform all responsibilities associated with the position
• Grasps and applies new information quickly
• Fully proficient ability to handle more complex assignments
• Develops solutions to a variety of difficult problems of considerable scope and complexity, using established precedents and policies
• Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field
• Contributes to completion of specific programs and projects
• Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
• Independently determines and develops approach to solutions
• Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organization objectives
• Works under general direction
• Represents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
• Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts
• Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources
• Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction
• Contributes to the completion of specific programs or projects
• Requires fully proficient analytical, research and project management capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree in a specialized area; or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• DoD 8570.1M compliant
• Network certification preferred (E.g. CCNA)
• Experience with COOP and datacenter failover is a plus
• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) is a plus

• Location: Hanover, Maryland
• Type: Contract
• Job #2291

• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
• Create and manage user access across the IT infrastructure
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
• Support a variety of operating systems including Windows (server and client and Linux/Unix)
• Manage Windows Environments
• Administer and update Linux/Unix environments
• Install, build, and maintain standard server configurations
• Maintain and support virtual infrastructure
• Administer Storage Devices
• Manage and network switches/routers
• Configure, manage and administer enterprise level network storage devices
• Configure and manage operating systems and installs/loads, operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain the integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating system enhancements
• Create scripts to automate systems related processes
• Perform telecommunications and network analysis and performance
• Develop and build environments using telephony and network equipment
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), NetApp Certified Storage Associate (NCSA) or hold an equivalent certification

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), NetApp Certified Storage Associate (NCSA) or hold an equivalent certification
• Linux and enterprise architecture planning and deployment,  virtualization and storage backends
• Manage the enterprise security posture (STE, SEAR, Patch management, requirement mitigation, AD group policy enforcement, authentication, user segmentation, equipment validation for customer restrictions, always securing all data ( designing and managing mechanisms )
• VMware enterprise infrastructure experience
• Microsoft AD domain controllers( AD functions DNS, DHCP, print server, filesharing, group policy enforcement, replication )  workstations, thin clients, servers and dependent applications support
• Look at current and upcoming requirements and translate that to IT needs, build an infrastructure (multiple), migrate VMs and data, secure the enterprise
• Spec’ing lab and server space and building plant.  Power and cooling, rack and elevation planning, patch panel planning and spec’s, cable and connector standards, space planning (offices and conference rooms) – cable runs and convergence.

• BA/BS degree in a related specialized area or field of the equivalent plus a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

• Location: Chantilly, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #2285

• The CI Referent delivers mission assurance to an Intelligence Community (IC) member by providing dedicated CI support to their agencys overall daily requirements, operations, critical infrastructure, research & development, and major acquisitions. CI Referents are integrated into the critical components of their assigned agency and into separate mission sites to better identify internal/external adversarial threats and communicate with relevant IC partners.
• The CI Referent is responsible for maintaining current CI support plans for aerospace/satellite programs as directed by the Government and other IC assets, as assigned. The CI Referent works closely with company and program Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assist in identifying threats to Critical Program Information. The most valuable aspects of a program and the personnel responsible for those assets are identified and protected. Frequent and productive liaison with law enforcement, IC members, military intelligence agencies, and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is imperative.
• The CI Referent supports Research, Development, and Acquisition (RDA) programs, CI Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), Defense and Critical Infrastructure, and the Insider Threat Program. The CI Referent works closely with aerospace/satellite assets to support the transport and launch of space vehicles. The CI Referent is responsible for analysis, collections, and inquiries, which are conducted in accordance with existing legal statutes, IC and DOD policies, procedures and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• The CI Referent coordinates complex CI concerns, with a heavy emphasis on SCRM matters. The CI Referent also coordinates cyber threats, criminal violations such as espionage and terrorism, insider threat, and the compromise of classified material, with their assigned IC agency, and all other appropriate IC, and law enforcement offices. The CI Referent protects the equities of their assigned agency by developing actionable information with federal counterparts. The CI Referent also coordinates and tracks the CI outreach conducted by their agency.

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal laws, Executive Orders, IC guidance, DOD regulations, and procedures concerning CI collections, investigations, interviewing techniques, and operations.
• Extensive knowledge of the IC, CI organizations, and law enforcement elements to include their authorities, roles, responsibilities, jurisdictions, functions, and relationships.
• Extensive knowledge of the adversary, methods of operations, targeting activities, and intent.
• Proficient knowledge of security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information, as well as the knowledge and experience dealing with intelligence oversight issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in conducting CI related research, analysis, and critical thinking, including the judicial process and impacts upon the IC process for delivering finished analytic and investigative products.
• Knowledge and experience in providing CI services to support research, development, and acquisition (e.g., SCRM), Committee on the Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), financial management functions, acquisition lifecycle, and contracting functions, as well as CI services for the protection of critical infrastructure and associated critical national assets.
• Working knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerability, including the applicable laws, regulations, policies, and ethics related to cybersecurity, privacy, and impacts.
• Applies techniques of debriefing, interviewing, or elicitation in a systematic manner through direct and indirect questioning to obtain information of security, counterintelligence and/or intelligence value. Prepares accurate and complete reports that document processes, outcomes, and findings.
• Assesses/analyzes potential CI leads generated by internal/external LE and CI partners.

• Bachelors degree in a related specialized area or field or the equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Interviewing, elicitation, and debriefing skills commensurate with the professional experience and education of the prospective job candidate.
• Experience interacting with agencies across the IC. Experience with DOD CI Collection requirements.
• Completion of a formal state or federal CI training program, such as the FBI, FLETC, AFOSI, NCIS, US Army MI, JCITA, DCITA, etc.

• Location: Chantilly, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #2282

• Design, develop, and deploy client facing software
• Interact with other software developers, customers, and stakeholders
• Solve complex problems and improve processes
• Collaborate with team members to ensure code is completed efficiently and effectively
• Perform root cause analysis on production systems

• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following software languages: C#/.NET, Java, or Python
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft development tools (Visual Studio, SQL Management Studio, etc.)
• Solid understanding of object-oriented architecture and design
• Experience building customer facing software
• Experience designing and developing client-side, server-side, and database components for new application features using C#/.NET, Web API, SQL Server, jQuery, Knockout.js (or similar framework), JavaScript, CSS and HTML5.
• Hands on experience with SQL Server
• Solid understanding of Git
• Practical experience with Agile or Scrum software development methodologies

• Bachelors of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related field, plus 8 yrs or Masters degree plus 6 yrs.

• Location: Chantilly, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #2281

• Support data science team by designing, developing and implementing scalable ETL process for disparate datasets into a Hadoop infrastructure
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain data ingestion process from various disparate datasets using StreamSets (experience with StreamSets not mandatory)
• Develop processes to identify data drift and malformed records
• Develop technical documentation and standard operating procedures
• Leads technical tasks for small teams or projects

• Working knowledge of entity resolution systems
• Experience with Hadoop and Hive/Impala
• Experience with messages systems like Kafka
• Experience with NoSQL and/or graph databases like MongoDB or ArangoDB
• Any of the following databases: SQL, MongoDB, Oracle, Postgres
• Working experience with ETL processing and Python
• Working experience with data workflow products like StreamSets or NiFi
• Working experience with Python RESTful API services, JDBC
• Experience with Cloudera Data Science Workbench is a plus
• Understanding of pySpark
• Leadership experience
• Creative thinker
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent use and understanding of data engineering concepts, principles, and theories.

• Bachelors of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related field, plus 8 yrs or Masters degree plus 6 yrs.

• Location: Chantilly, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #2280

• Analyze current IT architecture and propose, design and implement future enhancements
• Effectively communicate solutions and issues to wide audience of technical and non-technical members
• Conceptualize, develop and implement IT architecture solutions in a secure customer mission space
• Form key relationships with all members of the technical service team and act as the bond that integrates the various technical duties together
• Identify customer needs and requirement, plan and present future product road maps
• Identify all required components for solutions integration including hardware/software procurements, data center power sizing, network design, and deployment strategies
• Work closely with System Engineers and Administrators to define and align tasks for solution implementations
• Work closely with technology vendors to evaluate products through technical exchange meetings and product evaluations
• Develop solutions that are highly available and fault tolerant
• Develop project plans and identify risks
• Identify legacy solutions and design recap

• Minimum three (3) years experience in designing, developing, building, and implementing Big Data solutions or developing automated solutions to solve complex problems, a thoughtful ability to solve problems could outweigh years of experience.
• Experience creating Solution Briefings for customers that provide a solution description, cost/benefit analysis and implementation schedules.
• Experience deploying solutions that meet NIST 800-53, ICD503 security requirements
• Wide comprehension of how various IT infrastructure components work together, including Servers/Workstations, network equipment, Big Data infrastructure, data storage management, enterprise software application, and on-premise cloud solutions
• Expert in Microsoft Enterprise Infrastructure components such as Active Directory, Domains and Trusts, DNS, DHCP, SQL, Exchange, Clusters
• Experience with IT workstation environments and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
• Comfortable working on site in a secure classified environment
• Experience implementing storage technologies to include Fiber Channel SAN and Network Attached Storage
• Experience configuring Local Area and Wide Area Networks.
• Experience configuring Firewall policies and NAT polies
• Experience engaging with vendors to allocate budgets for IT purchases and plan procurements
• Experience designing and implementing on premise cloud architecture using VMware vSphere
• Experience with developing disaster recovery and COOP plans is a plus
• Experience designing and implementing Hadoop (HDFS, Kafka, Impala/Hive)
• Experience with UNIX/Linux environments
• Experience designing and integrating firewall solutions
• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) is a plus
• Experience integrating hardware solutions into Enterprise Data Centers
• Understanding of RESTful service and APIs
• Working experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or IT related field
• DoD 8570 Compliant

• Location: Columbia, Maryland
• Type: Contract
• Job #2278

Title: Systems Administrator – Level 2

*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.

Required Skills:

· Experience with Windows and Linux (CentOS/RHEL or similar *NIX) administration.

· Experience with STE requirements/tools/teams.

· Experience with customer Information System Security processes and tools (SSPs/ATO/IAVAs etc).

Desired Skills:

· Experience scripting against REST APIs, databases, and CSV files.

· Experience with network design, security, and automation.

· Experience with DevOps tech stacks and modern CM and CI/CD tools (especially Ansible).

· Experience with a scripting language (Python/bash).

· Experience with VMWare hypervisors and virtualization, and FreeIPA and Kerberos authentication.

• Location: Columbia, Maryland
• Type: Contract
• Job #2277

Title: Sr. Software Systems 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.

Description:

• Sr. Software Systems Engineer focused on architecture and engineering tradecraft documentation to include:FIW modeling, system power and bring-up sequences, state degradation diagrams, reliability and availability block diagrams, telemetry data flow and collection requirements, interdependency and FIW/FW/SW relationship diagrams.
• Must utilize systems engineering experience in carrying out functions, including configuration and resource management, quality assurance, and physical and software integration, acquisition, and testing.
• Must contribute to the development of System Engineering plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specification, and Interface Control Documents.
• Will also need to record and display internally developed solutions through development of deep-dive documents, flow charts, layout, as well as diagrams.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related subject.
• Proven working experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Unix/Linux based environments, Solid network knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP).

• Location: Columbia, Maryland
• Type: Contract
• Job #2269

Title: Systems Engineer – Level 2

*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 Description

Systems Engineer with a DevOps focus. Member of a high-impact team bringing industry best-practices, open-source tooling, and ubiquitous automation into the customer’s software integration and delivery processes. Freedom to innovate in almost any area the team touches, from system administration (hardware/OS/security) to software (containerization/installation/orchestration) to monitoring (health & status, metrics, automated recovery) and more. Team members serve as a critical resource to the integration, system administration, and software development teams to encourage automation, standardization, and adoption of modern tools.

Essential:

– significant work experience in software system integration and DevOps

– advanced troubleshooting skills

– significant experience in Linux (CentOS/RHEL)

– experience scripting with bash/python

– experience automating fleet management with Ansible

– experience with CI/CD concepts and implementation

– some software development experience/exposure

– proficient with git

– experience with containers and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes/Rancher)

– proficient with switching and routing concepts

Non-essential, Desired:

– experience with managing VMware Infrastructure

– experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)

– experience with event streaming platforms (Kafka) and messaging topologies (activemq/rabbitmq)

– experience developing with and operating elasticsearch databases in production

– experience with networking

– experience performing ETL on data using open-source tooling

• Type: Contract
• Job #2268

Cornerstone Defense has an immediate opening on the team for a motivated Data Scientist. The Data Scientist will help us expand our insider threat capabilities to include more predictive analytics and data science capabilities. The successful candidate will help define the shape of this endeavor while working directly with our Insider Threat Program team members. The data scientist will identify data sources, perform exploratory data analysis, develop data models and improve the visualization of data sets to provide new user behavior insight. Additionally, the data scientist will develop and execute a strategy based on customer requirements that leads to effective and efficient insider threat detection.

• Participates in the research, design and development systems software, software applications and/or tools for new programs and subprograms
• Identify and make enhancements, modifications, and corrections to existing software and/or data model
• Identify new machine learning and advanced analytics methodologies based on available data sets, and implement dynamic models/algorithms
• Collaborate with Insider Threat analytic personnel to understand their mission needs, and identify forward thinking data science approaches for operationalization
• Participates as a Subject Matter Expert in internal review of software components and systems utilizing machine learning
• Participates in collaboration activities with senior management and leadership within the customer space
• Assist in the design, development, testing, and validation of multiple modeling design concepts to include but not limited to statistical, mathematical, and simulation models
• Apply agile software development methodologies such as Scrum in the performance of tasks

• 5+ years of experience with machine learning
• 5+ years of experience with standard data science tool-sets
• A strong computational mathematics background
• A strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases
• Python and/or Javascript experience
• Capable of working on complex problems of diverse scope or situations or data that requires in-depth evaluation of variable factors
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Detailed and very strong knowledge of technology trends and champions new ideas and product and process improvements
• Very strong ability to excel at the development of new theories and methods
• Very strong awareness of business objectives and Engineering's role in achieving
• Very strong ability to be creative, innovative and responsible, and able to master advanced decision-making skills
• Very strong ability to grasp and apply new information quickly
• Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects as a technical SME with little or no direction
• Very strong ability to be a team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Very strong written and verbal communications skills
• Very strong ability to recognize and clearly report relevant information

• Location: Hanover, Maryland
• Type: Contract
• Job #2256

Title: Applications Developer Engineer – junior

Location: Hanover, 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.

Applications developers use programming languages and source code to create software that meets government requirements. Developer may work with multiple programming languages. Application development involves the process, life cycle and creation of the software designed to meet the government requirements.

Capabilities:

• With assistance breakdown program specifications into it simplest elements and translate it into code.
• With assistance clarify actions the program is intended to perform.
• Work as a part of a team to write a specific section of code.

Qualifications:

• Shall have a minimum of a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Mathematics degree
• Four (4) years of equivalent related military experience may be substituted for the Bachelor degree

• Location: Hanover, Maryland
• Type: Contract
• Job #2255

Title: Applications Developer Engineer – Mid Level

Location: Hanover, 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.

Applications developers use programming languages and source code to create software that meets government requirements. Developer may work with multiple programming languages. Application development involves the process, life cycle and creation of the software designed to meet the government requirements.

Capabilities:

• With assistance breakdown program specifications into it simplest elements and translate it into code.
• With assistance clarify actions the program is intended to perform. (U) Work as a part of a team to write a specific section of code.
• Breakdown program specifications into it’s simplest elements and translate it into code.
• Clarify actions the program is intended to perform.
• Work as a part of a team to write a specific section of code.
• Combine all elements of a program design and test it.
• Write detail documentation for the operation of the program by users.

Qualifications:

• Shall have a minimum of a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or
• Computer Engineering or Mathematics and have two (2) years of software/system development work experience (Four (4) years of equivalent related military experience may be substituted for Bachelor degree), with knowledge in one (1) or more of the following areas:
  • Software System Design
  • Software System Development
  • Software System Integration
  • Software System Testing
• In addition to the minimum requirements above, the individual shall have at least one (1) year of work experience in two or more of the following areas:
  • Developing software applications in C, C++, or Java.
  • Developing software applications for Unix, Linux, or Windows environments.
  • Developing DLLs for the Windows environment.
• Development on computer telephony platforms using computer telephony cards such as Dialogic.
  • Object-oriented programming.
  • Working knowledge of common protocols/standards such as TCP/IP, SNMP, H.323, X.25, 802.11, 802.16, SIP, MEGACO, or MGCP.

• Location: Hanover, Maryland
• Type: Contract
• Job #2254

Title: Application Developer Engineer – Senior

Location: Hanover, 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.

Applications developers use programming languages and source code to create software that meets government requirements. Developer may work with multiple programming languages. Application development involves the process, life cycle and creation of the software designed to meet the government requirements.

Capabilities:

• Work as a part of a team to write a specific section of code.
• Breakdown program specifications into it simplest elements and translate it into code.
• Clarify actions the program is intended to perform.
• Work as a part of a team to write a specific section of code.
• Combine all elements of a program design and test it.
• Write detail documentation for the operation of the program by users.
• Breakdown program specifications into it simplest elements and translate it into code.
• Clarify actions the program is intended to perform.
• Lead a team to write a specific multiple sections of code.
• Combine all elements of a program design and test it.
• Establish detailed program specification through discussion with government stakeholders.
• Conduct User acceptance testing.
• Write detail documentation for the operation of the program by users.

Qualifications:

• Shall have a minimum of a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Mathematics and a minimum of six (6) years of software/system development work experience or a Masters of Computer Science or Computer Engineering (Four (4) years of equivalent related military experience may be substituted for Bachelor degree) with a minimum of four (4) years of experience, with expertise in two (2) or more of the following areas:
  • System Requirements Analysis
  • Software System Design
  • Software System Development
  • Software System Integration
  • Software System Testing
• In addition to the requirements above, the individual shall have at least five (5) years of work experience in three or more of the following areas:
  • Developing software applications in C, C++, or Java.
  • Developing software applications for Unix, Linux, or Windows environments.
  • Developing DLLs for the Windows environment.
  • Development on computer telephony platforms using computer telephony cards such as Dialogic.
  • Object-oriented design and programming.
  • Working knowledge of common protocols/standards such as TCP/IP, SNMP, H.323, X.25, 802.11, 802.16, SIP, MEGACO, or MGCP.
  • Web development, with proven knowledge of XML, php, mySQL, ColdFusion, or Apache.
  • Script writing using Perl, Python, Bourne shell, C shell, or other proprietary scripting languages.
  • Database experience with Sybase, Oracle, or Microsoft.
  • Reverse engineering and analysis of software.
  • Kernel knowledge of Unix (Linux).
  • Bit-level data analysis.

• Location: Hanover, Maryland
• Type: Contract
• Job #2253

Title: Application Development Engineer – SME

Location: Hanover, 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.

Applications developers use programming languages and source code to create software that meets government requirements. Developer may work with multiple programming languages. Application development involves the process, life cycle and creation of the software designed to meet the government requirements.

Capabilities:

• Work as a part of a team to write a specific section of code.
• Breakdown program specifications into it simplest elements and translate it into code.
• Clarify actions the program is intended to perform.
• Work as a part of a team to write a specific section of code.
• Combine all elements of a program design and test it.
• Write detail documentation for the operation of the program by users.
• Breakdown program specifications into it simplest elements and translate it into code.
• Clarify actions the program is intended to perform.
• Lead a team to write a specific multiple sections of code.
• Combine all elements of a program design and test it.
• Establish detailed program specification through discussion with government stakeholders.
• Conduct User acceptance testing.
• Write detail documentation for the operation of the program by users.
• Combine all elements of a program design and test it
• Establish detailed program specification through discussion with government stakeholders.
• Conduct User acceptance testing.
• Write detail documentation for the operation of the program by users.
• Guide the design and development process to completion.
• Test critical  portions  of programs to ensure proper operation.

Qualifications:

• Shall have a minimum  of a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Mathematics and a minimum  of fifteen (15) years  of software/system development work experience or a Masters  of Computer Science  or Computer Engineering (Four (4) years of equivalent related military  experience may be substituted for Bachelor degree) with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience with technical  expertise  in three (3) or more of the following areas:
  • System Requirements Analysis
  • Software System Design
  • Software System Development
  • Software System Integration
  • Software System Testing
• In addition to the requirements above, the individual shall have at least five (5) years of work experience in three or more of the following areas:
  • Developing software applications in C, C++, or Java.
  • Developing software applications for Unix, Linux, or Windows environments.
  • Developing DLLs for the Windows environment.
  • Development on computer telephony platforms using computer telephony cards such as Dialogic.
  • Object-oriented design and programming.
  • Working knowledge of common protocols/standards such as TCP/IP, SNMP, H.323, X.25, 802.11, 802.16, SIP, MEGACO, or MGCP.
  • Web development, with proven knowledge of XML, php, mySQL, ColdFusion, or Apache.
  • Script writing using Perl, Python, Bourne shell, C shell, or other proprietary scripting languages.
  • Database experience with Sybase, Oracle, or Microsoft.
  • Reverse engineering and analysis of software.
  • Kernel knowledge of Unix (Linux).
  • Bit-level data analysis.

• Location: Tysons Corner, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #2252

Title: Field Service Representative (1st/2nd/3rd Shift)

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.

The Field Service Representative is a systems administrator with a strong aptitude to troubleshoot Tier 1 technical problems in real-time both independently and within a team environment.
As part of a team of FSRs, you will support fellow team members, end users, and other engineer teams with a focus on communicating effectively across all stakeholders in a 24/7 operational environment.

For reference, here is a list of shifts that exist on the team:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM*
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM*
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM*

Key Experience and Skills Required:

• MS Windows 10, Server 2016, Server 2019, SQL Server 2014/ 2016/ 2019
• vSphere 6+, HP DL360+, HP MSA
• Visual Studio, Eclipse, PowerShell 6+, SQL Script, PHP
• JBoss EAP 7.1, Active Directory, IIS 7+
• MS Office Suite 2016, Symantec Anti-Virus, Veritas Back-up Exec, Mediawiki
• Jira (ticket system)
• Establishing work methodologies to gather, organize, and report metrics for review with appropriate engineer(s) for system monitoring and maintenance, e.g., records, reports, graphs, charts
• Supporting and maintaining system operations and schedules consistently across shifts
• Communicating issue resolution in an educational and informative manner with end users
• Troubleshooting issues and coordinating resolutions among team members and stakeholders across various locations and shifts
• Exercising judgment within defined policies, practices, and procedures to determine appropriate action
• Basic windows script knowledge. You should be able to understand a batch file. This includes following the path of the configuration in the batch file; creating your own batch files to perform desired tasks; and troubleshooting batch files to see where they may be broken.
• Supporting daily/weekly program meetings as a required
• Knowledge of the imagery exploitation lifecycle, and various imagery systems
• On call 24/7 Tier 1 support

Key Foundational Skills:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Problem-solver, well-versed in troubleshooting
• Flexible and versatile enough to work on a variety of different tasks and technologies
• Self-starter, does not need training in system administration/Tier 1 support fundamentals
• Fast learner, grasps and applies new information quickly
• Ability to multitask and sustain multiple operational systems simultaneously based on current operational needs
• Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment, and professionally executes projects with little direction

Highly Desired Experience and Skills:

• MAAS (Multi-int Analysis and Archive System)
• Haivision, encoder technology and video routing
• Well-informed of current and future technologies
• Subject matter expert (SME) in one discipline/field and developing working knowledge in adjacent disciplines/fields
• Strong background supporting intelligence and FMV operations
• Documentation/SOP creation and maintenance
• Building productive internal/external working relationships