Cornerstone Defense | Technically Innovative Solutions

Type: Contract
Job #3786

Software Engineer
Dulles, VA or State College, PA
Active TS/SCI
Compensation Range: $180,000-$200,000

Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Job Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high-performance software solutions.
• Design, implement, and test Java and Python based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.
• Work in parallel with legacy platform teams to eventually migrate workloads onto your pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
• Work with previously written code and make modifications as necessary.
• Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.
• Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor.
• Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts.
• Learn the workings of satellite ground systems.
• Work with new tools that will keep you state-of-the-art.

Basic Qualifications:
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Eight (8) years of experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux or UNIX environment.
• Experience using unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit).
• Experience with Python.
• Experience developing software in an Agile/DevOps environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in a DevOps environment using Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Maven, Jira, Git, BitBucket and Confluence.
• Experience working with SonarQube
• Experience working with SQL
• Experience working in an Agile Development environment
• Security+ certification
• Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting.
• Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
Company Benefits:
Cornerstone Defense offers a comprehensive list of benefits, designed to give employees and their families several options to choose from when selecting benefits that best fit their needs. These offerings include not only a full suite of the traditional Medical/Dental/Vision insurances, but also a number of other benefits and perks to include, but not limited to: A 401(K) plan with a company match, tuition and training assistances, paid vacation/leave, a fitness reimbursement program, college savings plan, commuter benefits, financial advisory services, flex spending accounts, health savings accounts, STD/LTD coverage, life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance programs, life financial planning assistance, and legal resources.

Type: Contract
Job #3782

Principal Integrated Product Team Lead
Indianapolis, IN
Active Secret
Compensation Range: $140,000 – $160,000

Job Responsibilities:

• Effectively work with, and communicate with, multiple levels of management, customers, and individual contributors on teams.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a cross-functional team, planning and coordinating engineering work
• Responsible for the technical fidelity and quality of the systems engineering work products and associated analyses that document the technical baseline.
• Assist in the development of solutions that meet customer requirements within cost, schedule, and quality constraints.
• Manage customer/stakeholder requirements and the decomposition of those requirements into product system requirements
• Plan system testing and the development and automation of test cases, scripts and execution

Basic Qualifications:
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years’ related experience in systems or project engineering or program management
• Experience in project management or leading teams in product development across the program lifecycle
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and with implementing Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Technical leadership and implementation experience with the avionics life cycle (requirements design, development, hardware and software integration, and/or requirements verification).
• Experience with Agile and Dev[Sec]Ops principles and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and communicate with multiple levels of management and individual contributors on teams.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Embedded SW (RTOS oriented SW development)
• Experience with Aviation COMM Suite, including UHF, VHF and SATCOM
• Experience with DOORS, DOORS NextGen, model-based development in Cameo and/or SCADE, and developing cloud-based requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with management of Government sub-contracts
• Experience planning programs from the ground up
• Experience in creation of Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Familiarity with the V-22 aircraft and platform support processes
• Experience with development lifecycle design reviews (Internal gates, SETRs, SOIs, etc.)
• Master’s degree in an Engineering specialty
• Experience in avionics development, integration and modernization programs

Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *

Location: Tysons Corner, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3773

Program Security Officer – PSO
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *

McLean, VA

Provide comprehensive security assistance and over site to all facets of the program, including operational security/program protection, personnel physical/technical, industrial, and information systems security:

Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World

The PMO request your help in filling a PSO Level 2 position at the Customer’s site in McLean.

The position will support joint effort with DoD.
We are looking for someone with Special Access Program Security Representative (SSR) skillset.
We don’t need a full fledge one. Just someone who has a JADE profile and Account.
The account side is critical.

To fill our Program Security Officer (PSO) opening, the candidate would perform the below according to the SOW:

Perform as a Special Access Program (SAP) Security Representative if required and in coordination with the Sponsor. This may include, but not limited to the following:
•   Perform data entry to the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE) and maintain all customer sponsored and quota information.
•   Execute Special Access Program Nomination Process (SAPNP) Questionnaires.
•   Conduct Scattered Castles and SAPNP reviews of candidates being submitted for SAP access.
•   Fulfill all necessary specialized training as coordinated with sponsor.

The position is mostly transactional but would be required to perform some analysis regarding program eligibility. Attention to detail is critical and the ability to triage request for access. The candidate would also need a TS//SCI ++ clearance with experience with our customer and DoD.

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3772

Position Chief Data Engineer
Work Location McLean, VA
Security Clearance TS/SCI with Polygraph

Position Description
We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to support one of our Intelligence customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data engineering and integration, with a focus on normalizing data from diverse sources for advanced analytical methodologies. The Data Engineer will enhance the program's ability to integrate data from varied data sets and capitalize on emerging analytic capabilities developed across the Intelligence Community (IC).

Key Responsibilities:

Integrate data from a wide range of data sets with varying formatting and tagging standards.
Normalize and standardize data for incorporation into AI/ML enabled analytical methodologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand data requirements and ensure seamless integration.
Develop and maintain data pipelines, ETL processes, and data integration workflows.
Ensure data quality, consistency, and accuracy throughout the integration process.
Stay current with emerging data engineering technologies and best practices.
Provide guidance and mentorship to non-technical team members on data engineering methodologies and best practices.
Create and maintain documentation for data integration processes and workflows.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in data engineering or a related field.
Proven experience in integrating data from diverse sources with varying formats and tagging standards.
Strong understanding of data normalization, standardization, and ETL processes.
Experience with data processing platforms such as Hadoop, Spark, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and tools like Apache NiFi, Talend, or similar ETL tools.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and present findings.
Experience working within the Intelligence Community (IC) or other government agencies.
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with AI/ML enabled analytical methodologies and emerging analytic capabilities.
Knowledge of national security threats and data exploitation strategies.

Location: Annapolis Junction
Type: Contract
Job #3767

Title: HPC Test Engineer
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Compensation Range: $170 -$190K
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Qualifications:
Eight (8) years’ experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline form an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Position Description:
The Test Engineer shall be responsible for testing and validating HPC systems in accordance with test plans to ensure that system requirements are met.

Required Skills:

Experience using Linux CLI and Linux tools
Proficient using Bash/Python scripting for task automation
Experience developing and executing test plans for HPC systems
Experience integrating and testing REST APIs related to HPC systems
Experience creating complex database queries to analyze test data across various database platforms
Demonstrated experience in defect tracking and resolution processes
Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI

Desired Skills:

Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
Familiar with Splunk for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine generated data
Familiar with SAFe Agile principles, methodologies, and best practices
Experience with IaC principles and automation tools including Ansible
Experience with Git Source Control System

Location: Herndon, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3766

Title: Cloud Techical Advisor

*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.

Cloud Technical Advisor
Level: Senior
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly communicative Cloud Technical Advisor to join our Cloud Program team. As a contributor to the intelligence community’s first multi-cloud initiative, you will be at the epicenter of emergent cloud computing technologies, establishing a foundation that will evolve to include all agencies within the IC. The ideal candidate will have a background in cloud services and excellent verbal and written communication skills. This role requires a person who is comfortable reviewing and editing Statements of Work (SOWs) for cloud task orders.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain strong relationships with community members.
Engage with cloud community members and consumers across various media platforms.
Respond to technical cloud requests promptly and effectively.
Serve as a Cloud Agnostic advocate and helping to educate the Government customer on cloud services appropriate to meet mission requirements
Review SOWs for cloud task orders, providing feedback and advising on edits.
Utilize knowledge and experience to ask technical questions, ensuring you gather necessary information to create comprehensive and accurate SOWs.
Create educational cloud content based on community interactions and identified needs.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Partner with account management, vendor, provisioning, and communications teams to ensure cohesive support for the community.
Provide regular updates on community feedback, technical issues, and areas for improvement.

Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or related field
Knowledge of cloud services.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience researching cloud issues and briefings findings.
Willingness to review and edit Cloud Statements of Work (SOWs) for cloud consumers.
At least 4 years of experience in a cloud and/or hybrid environment

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with different media platforms for community engagement.
Experience working with cross-functional teams.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically.
Certifications in Azure, GCP, Azure, IBM, and/or Oracle
Experience as a Cloud Agnostic Architect

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3749

Technical Training Instructor:
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Technical Training Instructor
An experienced targeter/targeting instructor to assist with a technical training program for the Customer’s targeting occupation by providing SME support to curriculum development and delivery of course material.  The instructor should have experience as a Technical Targeting Analyst (TTA) or other multi-source targeting experience.  The candidate must have expertise in and the ability to advise others on the use of common TTA tools and methodologies.  The ideal candidate should be familiar with basic instructional and course design principles to help build course curriculum.  The training may include blended and distance learning solutions, along with asynchronous and synchronous approaches to training.  The candidate will also help carry out training evaluations and support creation of a variety of training products such as guides, handbooks, and job aids.

Required Skills:

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Bachelor's degree (4 years of relevant experience may substitute in lieu of degree) and 10+ years of related work experience.
Demonstrated experience as a Technical Targeting Analyst, or other multi-source targeting experience.
Knowledgeable in the use of common TTA tools and the ability to teach others to use them.
Demonstrated ability to instruct others in the application of TTA tools and methodologies against real-world scenarios.
Successful experience facilitating training working groups and/or discussions.
Exceptional aptitude and ability in coordination, scheduling, and performing outreach.
Strong ability to establish and maintain meaningful directorate, Customer, and community networks; including ability to identify opportunities to integrate targeting tradecraft from those networks into the technical targeting training program.
Willingness to travel CONUS as part of routine work approximately five times per year.
Knowledge of how technical targeting drives technical operations (and vice versa).

The position is located in Chantilly, VA.

Type: Contract
Job #3744

Systems Engineer
Dulles, VA or State College, PA
Active TS/SCI
Compensation Range: $150,000 – $175,000

Job Responsibilities:
• The senior systems engineer will execute multiple aspects of the systems engineering discipline, to include support of software development and test, requirements traceability into software functions, system performance analysis, and system integration and test activities to ensure system requirements achieve validation
• The system engineer will interact with the agile development teams regarding technical considerations, risks, and issue closure associated with the system capabilities and features
• The candidate must also possess the ability to multi-task, adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, effectively network, and communicate to the appropriate levels of the organization and support schedules and delivery milestones
Basic Qualifications:
• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience defining system requirements for Agile software development and test teams, ensuring verification through acceptance criteria
• Engineering experience within the full systems and/or software engineering lifecycles
• Experience in system requirement creation and decomposition of capabilities into features with acceptance criteria using agile development tools like JIRA, CONFLUENCE, and JAMA
• An active TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity utilizing Cloud environments, tools and utilizing associated processes and procedures
• Systems engineering experience in DoD architecture and service-oriented system architectures development program and platforms
• Experience using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE),
• Experience in performing Project Management
• Current Certification in Security +
• Experience with Containerized Application, Orchestration and Virtual Environments,
• Experience working in a DevSecOps environment, utilizing associated practices and procedures
• Experience working with RedHat Operating Systems
• Experience with Virus scanning application and execution
• Experience working with NIST 800-53, Privacy Framework and Cybersecurity Framework requirements
Company Benefits:
Cornerstone Defense offers a comprehensive list of benefits, designed to give employees and their families several options to choose from when selecting benefits that best fit their needs. These offerings include not only a full suite of the traditional Medical/Dental/Vision insurances, but also a number of other benefits and perks to include, but not limited to: A 401(K) plan with a company match, tuition and training assistances, paid vacation/leave, a fitness reimbursement program, college savings plan, commuter benefits, financial advisory services, flex spending accounts, health savings accounts, STD/LTD coverage, life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance programs, life financial planning assistance, and legal resources.

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3743

Title: Software Engineer 3
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Compensation Range: $215 -$235K
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *

Description:
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
Requirements:

Twelve (12) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Core Tasks:

Experience programming in Java.
Proficient in using the Spring Boot framework.
Experience working with MongoDB is required.
Familiarity with Kafka for event streaming or messaging.
Some familiarity with the AWS suite, including ECR, is expected.
Experience working with RKE (Rancher Kubernetes Engine).

Location: Chantilly
Type: Contract
Job #3739

Technical Instructional Systems Designer:
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Seeking an experienced Technical Instructional Systems Designer (TISD) to support an innovative training program for the Customer’s main technical training office. The candidate will provide TISD support to technical training classes to develop occupational skillsets and help generate dynamic content and design class activities in conjunction with other instructional designers and instructors. The candidate will support multiple training efforts, and work will revolve around content design and development of courses for technical occupational cadres, including scenario-based learning. The candidate will also be responsible for creating lesson plans and learning requirements, along with maintaining the currency of course materials and conducting course reviews to gather feedback and implement adjustments to training material. S/he will utilize project management skills to ensure effective course development and delivery. The position is located in Chantilly, VA.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Bachelor's degree (four years of relevant experience may substitute in lieu of a degree) and (15) years or more of related experience. Masters and (13) years or more experience; PhD or JD and (10) years or more experience.
An ISD certification with 5 years course development experience in the past 7 years after the certificate award.
3 years of experience required of adult learning in any of the following areas: instructional design, instructional technology, experiential learning, or closely related field.
3 years of experience of creating instructional content for adult learners supporting a broad range of training modalities (synchronous, asynchronous, instructor led, web-based training, virtual learning, and/or blended courses).
1 year experience with the IC working in a technical mission area.
Demonstrated experience designing technical course content for the IC.
Knowledge of multimedia production tools and methodology, such as Learning Management Systems, collaboration tools, MS One Note, WordPress, Adobe Captivate, Multimedia tools including the Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong, technical aptitude to quickly learn new software and hardware.

Desired Qualifications:

Certificate in Instructional Design from an accredited institution or a degree in Education.
Advanced degree in Science, Engineering, or Education.
Experience incorporating technology such as gaming, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, AI/ML modalities in course content.

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3738

Position Data Strategy Integration Expert
Work Location McLean, VA
Security Clearance TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

We are seeking an experienced Data Strategy Integration Expert to support the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience and will be responsible for integrating data strategy across data science, development, and subject matter expert teams. The role requires documentation and implementation of data strategies, ensuring data quality standards, and program data alignment with relevant IC policies and DNI instructions, especially ICD 504 and instruction 95.01. The candidate will monitor progress against established data goals and provide data governance information to senior leadership in various formats.

Key Responsibilities:

Integrate data strategy across data science, development, and subject matter expert teams.
Document and implement data strategy, ensuring adherence to data quality standards and alignment with all relevant IC policies and DNI instructions, particularly ICD 504 and instruction 95.01.
Monitor and track progress against established data goals.
Prepare and present data governance information in a variety of formats to support senior leadership briefings and reports.
Ensure proper policies are in place to enforce best data security practices and data access control standards across the program.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data strategies are effectively communicated and implemented.
Work comfortably in a mission-oriented, fast-paced environment with senior-level customers.
Provide guidance and mentorship on data governance and data strategy best practices.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in data strategy integration, data governance, or a related field.
Proven experience in documenting and implementing data strategies and data quality standards.
Strong understanding of IC policies and DNI instructions, especially ICD 504 and instruction 95.01.
Experience preparing and presenting data governance information to senior leadership.
Knowledge of data security practices and data access control standards.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and present findings.
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph is required.
Experience working within the Intelligence Community (IC) or other government agencies.
Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to work with senior-level customers and stakeholders.
Experience with data governance tools and technologies.

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3737

Seeking an experienced Technical Training Instructor on a training program for technical research, development, and engineering by providing instructional expertise to newly developed courses. Initially the instructor will support the occupational onboarding course that will be approximately two weeks long and will run approximately four times per year, and longer term will include other courses as the occupational curriculum expands. The ideal candidate should be familiar with basic instructional and course design principles to help build course curriculum. The training may include blended and distance learning solutions, along with asynchronous and synchronous approaches to training. The candidate will also help carry out training evaluations, and support creation of a variety of training products such as guides, handbooks, and job aids. The training will emphasize student-centered, experiential learning that requires strong facilitation skills. The candidate will assist with asserting student performance, monitor progress and provide feedback. The candidate will assist the training team with course reviews and modifications between course running's.

The position is located in Chantilly, VA.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Bachelor's degree (four years of relevant experience may substitute in lieu of a degree) and (15) years or more of related experience. Masters and (13) years or more experience; PhD or JD and (10) years or more experience.
More than five years (5) years of experience providing training within the IC.
5 years of experience within the IC in any of the following: Targeting, Technical Operations, or Technical Research, Development or Engineering.
1 year of experience teaching or delivering to adult learners within the IC.
Demonstrated ability to tailor communication and proven ability to facilitate small and large groups of people with diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to adopt new technologies for knowledge management and/or tailoring of technology to support learning needs.
Demonstrated ability as a self-starter, to team effectively, regularly work outside your comfort zone, and to adapt to emerging technologies and evolving requirements.
Familiarity with all or most of the following tools: Learning Management Systems, Collaboration Tools, MS OneNote, WordPress, Adobe Captivate, Multimedia tools including the Adobe Creative suite.
Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team environment and partnering across the IC.

Desired Qualifications:

Certificate in Training, Facilitation, Teaching, and/or learning from a professional organization strongly preferred (e.g. Foundations in Teaching and Learning, offered by Udemy).
Extensive experience within the IC supporting multiple missions.
Experience supporting more than one area of technical expertise (Targeting, Technical Operations, or Technical Research, Development, or Engineering).
Advanced degree in Science, Engineering, or Education.
Adult learning experience teaching technical courses using a broad range of modalities (synchronous, asynchronous, instructor led, web-based training, virtual training and/or blended courses).

Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3736

Title: Counter Intelligence Campaign Manager
Location: Bethesda, MD
Compensation Range: $180k approximately
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Cornerstone Defense is seeking a proactive Counterintelligence Campaign Manager to provide program level support to engage customers on program capabilities. This position will create and run campaigns based on information gathering and stakeholder management, to gain a complete understanding of what mission users are seeking, and also of the campaign workflow.

A comprehensive background in Counterintelligence is required to perform this position as well as an individual who understands how to build relationships with end users while creating value. This position will also work with the PMO to coordinate activities and requirements with mission managers and technical teams.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with poly is required. Minimum Education: B.S. or relevant experience in Program Management.
8+ years of related experience in Counterintelligence analysis and or Counterintelligence support is required.
Experience providing direct support to Government IT Program Managers who manage multiple intelligence community programs.
Experience creating and running campaigns using stakeholder management and relationship building techniques.
Possess a strong understanding of what mission users are seeking and an understanding of the campaign workflow.
Must understand how to build relationships with users and know how to create value.
Must be forward leaning.
Experience with OneNote and utilizing the application to provide daily/weekly program activity reports, status, program metrics for senior leadership and stakeholders.
A deep understanding an experience with working within the intelligence community (IC).
Possess the ability to prioritize to achieve the most efficient and effective execution of the project objectives.

Location: Tysons, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3716

Title: Software Developer
Location: Tysons, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will work on-site in an Agile environment and will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and integration of custom software solutions. The role requires experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, microservice-based architectures, AWS, and databases.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and test custom software solutions across multiple system components and applications
Create implementation or integration approach for applications and components
Translate system requirements into design specifications
Provide primary support for testing and installation of application releases into production
Peer review code
Participate in regression and 508 compliance testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Leverage AWS for cloud-based development
Manage data using SQL and NoSQL databases

Required Skills:

Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks
Experience with microservice architecture
Experience developing in cloud platforms
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience with RESTful APIs

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Proficient in React, TypeScript, and React Query
Proficient in Python
Experience with AWS including Lambda Functions and DynamoDB
Experience with 508 compliance
Familiarity with DevOps practices
Familiarity with Business Process Models such as Camunda, Flowable, N8n-io
Agile experience

Location: Tysons, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3715

Title: Software & Data/AI Engineer
Location: Tysons, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Description: As a Software & Data/AI Engineer in this role, you will be tasked with the intricate process of analyzing both structured and unstructured datasets. Your primary objective will be to identify commonalities across these datasets, organize them into a uniform structure, and perform entity resolution on the unstructured data. This will require a deep understanding of Python development and a proven track record of handling diverse data types. You will be expected to leverage your strong AI experience, particularly with large language models and GenAI, to implement a Chatbot-style interface that will serve as a critical touchpoint for stakeholders. Your role will also involve the design, architecture, and prototyping of complex AI-based systems that are essential for the organization's data management strategy.
Your technical toolkit should include proficiency in working with vector databases and SQL, as well as a solid grasp of User Interface implementation using frameworks such as React or Angular. Familiarity with AWS cloud architecture will be crucial as you will be responsible for deploying AI models that can process a wide array of structured and unstructured data formats. The ability to clean data for ingestion and analysis is also a key part of your role, ensuring that the data is primed for optimal AI model performance. Your success in this position will be bolstered by your capacity to examine data holdings and use cases critically, enabling you to determine the most effective approach for grooming data for the AI systems you will be developing.
To excel in this position, you should bring a wealth of experience in AI model optimization, which will be central to your daily responsibilities. Your role will require you to integrate Large Language Model chatbots, a cutting-edge technology that will enhance the organization's data interaction capabilities. The ability to navigate and implement vector databases will be essential, as this forms the backbone of the data structuring process. Your success will be measured by your ability to seamlessly integrate AI models that effectively manage the organization's diverse data formats. Your innovative approach to AI-based architecture will not only streamline data processes but also set new standards for data management within the organization.

Here is what you need:

Python development
Handling structured and unstructured data
Entity resolution
Strong AI experience working with large language models and GenAI
Experience working with vector databases
SQL
User Interface implementation using Javascript, React, Angular or a similar framework
Experience integrating APIs
AWS cloud architecture
AI model optimization
Ability to examine data holdings and use cases to determine best approach for grooming data

Bonus if you have:

Field specific skills or certifications related to AI, data analysis, or software engineering

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3714

Title: Data Engineer
Location: Chantilly, VA

*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Develop new tools, code, and services to execute data engineering activities involving data of varying types and in varying conditions. Activities include the following tasks: Movement of structure and unstructured data using approved methods. Execute data ingestion activities for storing data in a local or enterprise level location. Develop code to format data that supports exploration. Analyze source data formats and work with Data Scientists and partners to determine the formats and transforms that best meet mission objectives. Develop code and tools to provide one-time and on-going data extraction from various repositories, formatting and transformations into enterprise or standalone data models. Develop new ETL and perform O&M and enhancements on existing ETL code using best practices/standards. Develop and deliver documentation for each project including ETL mappings, code use guide, code location and access instructions.

Design and optimize Data Pipelines using tools such as Spark, Apache Iceberg, Trino, OpenSearch, EMR cloud services, NiFi and Kubernetes containers
Ensure the pedigree and provenance of the data is maintained such that the access to data is protected
Clean and preprocess data to enable access for advanced analytics
Collaborate with enterprise working groups to advance the state of data standards
Collaborate with the engineering team, data stewards, and mission partners to aid in getting actionable value out of the data holdings
Collaborate with software engineers to update, configure, and maintain data services based on the requirements
Ensure data quality by working with the testing and data quality team to enhance standardization of data conditioning pipelines
Experience adapting to various types and formats of data, and working with development teams to integrate new data processing platforms

Required Skills:

10+ years' experience with:
Data lifecycle engineering
Development and maintenance of extract, transform and load (ETL) tools and services
Cloud and on-prem data storage and processing solutions
Python, SQL, Spark and other data engineering programming
COTS and open source data engineering tools such as ElasticSearch and NiFi
Processing data within the Agile Lifecycle

Location: Mclean, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3712

Title: Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst
Location: McLean, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Seeking a Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst to join our Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) in McLean, VA. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cyber threat hunting, advanced persistent threats (APTs), and the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries. Join us and play a vital role in our nation’s security by helping to enhance our security posture. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conduct threat hunting activities to detect advanced threats that evade traditional security solutions and continuously monitor and analyze threat intelligence sources to stay informed about emerging threats. Search for signs of malicious activity in our network and systems. Develop and implement new and innovative threat detection techniques and strategies. Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and anomalies indicative of malicious activities. Collaborate with other CSOC team members and stakeholders to respond to and investigate security incidents. Provide detailed reports and briefings on threat hunting activities and findings to senior management. Develop and maintain threat hunting playbooks, processes, and procedures. Perform in-depth forensic analysis to understand the nature and impact of threats. Participate in the development and refinement of security monitoring and incident response tools and processes.
Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and 2+ years of experience in cyber threat hunting, incident response, or a related cybersecurity field
Experience working with network protocols, operating systems, and security architectures
Experience using threat hunting and forensic tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Comp Sci, Cyber or related field
Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, or equivalent
Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Python, PowerShell or similar
Knowledge of machine learning and data analytics techniques as they apply to threat hunting
Familiarity with cloud security and threat hunting in cloud environments. Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements related to cybersecurity (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Clearance Requirement: Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3710

Title: Senior System Administrator
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Compensation Range: $190 -$210K
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Description:
As a collaborative member of a small and mostly autonomous team, this position directly supports secure enclave development networks.
Core Tasks:

Conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability.
Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures.
Maintain baseline system security according to organizational policies.
Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment.
Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures.
Install, update, and troubleshoot systems and servers.
Comply with organization systems administration standard operating procedures.
Implement and enforce local network usage policies and procedures.
Manage system and server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.
Monitor and maintain system and server configurations.
Perform repairs on faulty system and server hardware.
Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline and 15 years’ experience as a System Administrator, OR High school diploma and 20 years’ experience as a System Administrator
Experience with Windows Sever Administration, Active Directory, and Group Policy
Familiarity with Linux Server Administration
Familiarity with Broadcom VMware/ESXi, Broadcom VMWare Virtual Networking, and Broadcom VMware vCenter
Networking Switching and Router Management
Storage Management (NetApp)
Hardware and Operating System troubleshooting
System hardening
Security Compliance Scanning (Nessus, ACAS)
Understanding of project design within the scope of security (RMF) requirements
Active DoD IAT Level II certification (Security+)
Ability to demonstrate cyber/IT related experience with attention to detail, customer service, oral and written communication, and problem solving.

Preferred:

Experience leading the implementation and support of Broadcom VMware virtualized systems and infrastructure
PowerCLI
Broadcom VMware Aria Suite, formerly called vRealize Suite
Broadcom VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
Broadcom VMware Certified Professional or other relevant VMware certification.

Description:
As a collaborative member of a small and mostly autonomous team, this position directly supports secure enclave development networks.
Core Tasks:

Conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability.
Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures.
Maintain baseline system security according to organizational policies.
Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment.
Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures.
Install, update, and troubleshoot systems and servers.
Comply with organization systems administration standard operating procedures.
Implement and enforce local network usage policies and procedures.
Manage system and server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.
Monitor and maintain system and server configurations.
Perform repairs on faulty system and server hardware.
Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline and 15 years’ experience as a System Administrator, OR High school diploma and 20 years’ experience as a System Administrator
Experience with Windows Sever Administration, Active Directory, and Group Policy
Familiarity with Linux Server Administration
Familiarity with Broadcom VMware/ESXi, Broadcom VMWare Virtual Networking, and Broadcom VMware vCenter
Networking Switching and Router Management
Storage Management (NetApp)
Hardware and Operating System troubleshooting
System hardening
Security Compliance Scanning (Nessus, ACAS)
Understanding of project design within the scope of security (RMF) requirements
Active DoD IAT Level II certification (Security+)
Ability to demonstrate cyber/IT related experience with attention to detail, customer service, oral and written communication, and problem solving.

Preferred:

Experience leading the implementation and support of Broadcom VMware virtualized systems and infrastructure
PowerCLI
Broadcom VMware Aria Suite, formerly called vRealize Suite
Broadcom VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
Broadcom VMware Certified Professional or other relevant VMware certification.

Location: Herndon, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3707

Title: Python Developer
Location: Herndon, VA
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Create robust and resilient data pipelines to connect data sources to analytics tools
·         Work with various analysts to craft requirements
·         Enumerate the necessary datasets and design the data model and schemas to support the requirements
·         Provide platform support, including problem solving and debugging, for production issues
·         Interact and collaborate across the services and communities involved in multi-domain Cyber Defense to achieve breakthrough improvements in capabilities

Basic skills
–          Experience coding in Python.
–          Solid understanding and experience with Database Management, SQL, PostgreSQL.
–          Experience with ETL tools/data transformation/data pipeline.
–          Experience taking data collection requirements and translating those requirements into implementable solutions.
–          Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, ability to design solutions and troubleshoot issues effectively.
–          Analyze data sources for accuracy, data prioritization, and apply appropriate logic to developed solutions.
–          Communication skills to collaborate with colleagues via multiple communications channels.
–          Linux experience

Desired Skills
–          Experience with Javascript/NodeJS

Type: Contract
Job #3699

Senior Linux Systems Administrator
Aurora, CO
Active TS/SCI with Poly
Compensation Range: $125,000 – $145,000

Job Responsibilities:

Supporting a program in a classified environment as a Linux System Administrator.
Responsibilities include building, maintaining, and securing Information Technology systems and directly supporting customer mission-critical capabilities.
You will work closely with program developers and system engineers to research issues, determine root causes and implement solutions to system problems.
Must be able to support occasional after hour maintenance and on-call support and must be able to lift up to 35 pounds in support of hardware installations.
Occasional travel may be required for installation support. This position is an onsite role.

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or a master’s degree and minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with poly security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Must have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (or higher) on start date. IAT Level 2 requires one or more of the following Professional Certifications: Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, CND.
Experience administering Red Hat Linux based systems with minimal support, to include patching, creating/maintaining RPM packages, performance tuning, networking, user management (LDAP), and security hardening

Preferred Qualifications:

Using and developing with automation tools/frameworks such as Terraform, Ansible, and Chef as well as scripting – particularly in Bash and Python
Experience administering Windows based systems
Experience with pipeline tools such as Jenkins and Artifactory
Demonstrated ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems with efficiency
Deployment and administration of systems in Amazon WebServices (AWS)

Company Benefits:
Cornerstone Defense offers a comprehensive list of benefits, designed to give employees and their families several options to choose from when selecting benefits that best fit their needs. These offerings include not only a full suite of the traditional Medical/Dental/Vision insurances, but also a number of other benefits and perks to include, but not limited to: A 401(K) plan with a company match, tuition and training assistances, paid vacation/leave, a fitness reimbursement program, college savings plan, commuter benefits, financial advisory services, flex spending accounts, health savings accounts, STD/LTD coverage, life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance programs, life financial planning assistance, and legal resources.

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3688

Title: Software Engineer
Location: Chantilly, VA

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related STEM degree and a minimum of 9 years related experience.
• Experience with Software Architecture
• Requirements definition – to include iterative derivation of requirements with customer input
• Must have 8+ years development experience with C#
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
• 5+ years experience with Java, Android
• 3+ years experience with C, C++, and/or Assembly
• 2+ years experience with PowerShell
• 2+ years experience leading a software development team

Type: Contract
Job #3683

Title: Test Engineer
Location: Hanover, MD
Compensation Range: $170 -$190K
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Core Tasks:

Strong web application testing experience
Ability to lead and take ownership/responsibility
Outstanding interpersonal skills with a customer service mentality
Ability to design, oversee, and perform software testing
Excellent documentation skills

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Four years of additional test engineering experience may be substituted for Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Software System Testing
Minimum of 5 years of experience in web application testing
Experience with Agile software issues tracking tools (i.e. JIRA, Trac, Redmine, etc.)
Ability to work independently and explore options
Experience in the development of test documentation such as test plans, procedures, Test reports
Ability to work as part of a team environment

Location: Reston, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3669

Title: Data Scientist
Location: Reston, Virginia
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *

Company Overview:

Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector 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
Seeking a Data Scientist responsible for working closely with Client’s Customer Engagement project teams to provide the customer with business analysis expertise, dashboard design in a tactical capacity, evaluate internal and external client requirements, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
The selected candidate will leverage their analytical skills and expertise in predictive analytics to extract insights from complex datasets and drive data-driven decision-making within our client’s user community. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop predictive models, uncover actionable insights, and solve challenging business problems.
Job Requirements:

Must have an Active TS/SCI with polygraph ONLY all others need not apply.
Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and relationships.
Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to gain insights and formulate hypotheses.
Utilize statistical methods and data visualization techniques to communicate findings effectively.
Ability to consolidate, interpret, and present data in reports/dashboards for Executives, Team Leads, and Individual End Users focused on Acquisition and Financial Information.
An analytical mindset that allows you to look at the data available and drive into meaningful insights for the end user(s).
Ability to produce reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, SSRS, and other data tools.
Experience using SQL to create queries and general knowledge of SQL database structure/relational databases
Ability to define and document customer business processes and report/dashboard content needs, including business process diagrams, data maps, and data modeling.
Consult with project team members and customer stakeholders to identify, define, and document business needs and objectives, current reporting capabilities, and challenges related to the business functions, such as those supporting the Federal Acquisition Lifecycle.
Collaborate with the Client project manager, technical analysts, and customer end-users in the analysis, design, configuration, testing, and maintenance of the Business Intelligence module of Client's AEON Business Process Management Platform to ensure desired operational performance and capabilities.
Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and validate model assumptions.
Implement A/B testing frameworks to evaluate the impact of changes and interventions.
Analyze experimental results and provide recommendations for further optimization.
Track and document changes for functional and business specifications; write detailed, universally understood procedures for testing use cases, knowledge capture, and training purposes.
Achieve proficiency in all significant Client Reporting/Analytic products, including the AEON software suite, through internal staffing training, self-guided tutorials, and daily exposure to individual product feature sets.
Provide support for various meetings, demonstrations, and program activities related to Business Intelligence.
Test reports/dashboard projects following business and functional design following best practices for quality assurance.
Record and track defects uncovered during test execution and assist in defect resolution (troubleshooting and researching).
Comprehension of change management processes.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience.

3+ years prior data scientist experience.
Proven experience in data science, machine learning, or predictive analytics roles.
Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data science (e.g., SQL, Python, R, etc.).
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment for a matrixed organization.
Strong knowledge and experience with data reporting tools, including Microsoft PowerBI, SSRS, Tableau, etc.
Strong knowledge of productivity tools like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Experience with Agile and SCRUM processes and methodologies.
Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) practices, principles, and techniques as they apply to the Agile development process.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven ability to listen and relate to customers.
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 who is always willing to help other team members.

Desired Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
Knowledge of SQL Databases and Query Creation
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Lifecycle or commercial contracting.
Knowledge of Federal financial systems or commercial accounting.
Ability to develop and deploy predictive models using machine learning algorithms, optimize model performance, and evaluate model accuracy
Experience with Federal government contracting and/or program office organization's business processes.

Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3665

Title: Agile Program Manager
Location: Bethesda, MD
Compensation Range: $195k approximately
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

We are seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Agile Program Manager to join our team at Bethesda, MD, to provide unparalleled support to our customer and to begin an exciting and rewarding career. We are seeking an experienced Agile program management SME to lead and support our Agile program management transformation journey. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile methodology (e.g., Scaled Agile (SAFe)) principles and practices, with a proven track record of implementing Agile methodologies across various teams and projects. The Agile program management SME will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to drive continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of high-quality products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the implementation and transformation of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within and across multiple organizations.
Facilitate SAFe ceremonies, such as PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect and Adapt as part of Agile Release Train (ART).
Provide coaching and guidance to Agile teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leadership on SAFe practices and principles.
Develop and deliver SAFe training programs to build Agile capabilities across the organization.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize the program and portfolio backlogs (emphasis).
Assist in the identification and resolution of impediments that impact Agile team performance and delivery.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements.
Track and report on key performance metrics to measure the success and maturity of the Agile transformation (emphasis).
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Agile and SAFe methodologies.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with poly is required.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of related experience with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in implementing Agile methodologies across portfolio, program and project levels.
SAFe certifications (e.g., SAFe Product Owner (POPM)), Agile Release Train Engineer, SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Agilist (SA) and etc.) are required.

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3663

Title: Usability/Human Factors Engineer
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Compensation Range: $145 – $165K
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Job Description:
Seeking a Usability/Human Factors Engineer to join the software development team who will develop and sustain integrated, feature-rich capabilities that promote modernization of visualization and presentation tools. The software development team will provide application development and support to tools that allow mission analytic users to view existing data or contribute new information in a collaborative environment.
The Usability/Human Factors Engineer will focus on solving user experience challenges on a highly complex application used by a wide range of users. The Usability/Human Factors Engineer works with developers, managers, and system engineers to keep the product modern and cutting edge. Additionally, the Usability/Human Factors Engineer 2 will research and document user workflows, design and create mockups, engage with users, and interact with the development teams using tools such as Axure and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
Additional information:

Approximately 15 team members made up of software, system, and test engineers
Work performed in contractor facility in Annapolis Junction

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in cognitive and/or experimental psychology, human factors engineering, or engineering related field (e.g. systems engineering, software engineering, business process engineering). Advanced degree in these fields is desired

Individual Capabilities Required:

At least ten (10) years experience in this or related field and have familiarity with task analysis, user interface design, and usability testing
At least five (5) years user-experience design and testing experience
Direct, conduct usability testing and work closely with product designers and process engineers developing applications
Designing and developing user surveys to obtain user feedback
Use task experience in each of the usability and software engineering cycle phases (analysis, design, implementation, and deployment)
Direct, conduct usability testing and work closely with product designers and process engineers developing applications
Designing and developing user surveys to obtain user feedback
Use task experience in each of the usability and software engineering cycle phases (analysis, design, implementation, and deployment). To work closely with users (analysts) to research for and document user profiles, analysis tasks, workflows, and user scenarios; in order to create user interface design from specifications provided

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Type: Contract
Job #3662

Title: Senior Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9 Consultant
Location: San Antonio, Texas
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Position Overview:
We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Senior RHEL 9 Consultants to support a mission-critical government program in a secure environment.
The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9, with a deep understanding of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) at Level 2 or higher. The role involves working closely with infrastructure technologies, including OpenShift Container Platform (OCP), Red Hat Satellite (SAT), and Red Hat Trusted Application Pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

Deploy, configure, manage, and support RHEL 9 systems in a secure, mission-critical environment.
Develop and maintain Ansible automation playbooks and workflows using Red Hat AAP (Ansible Automation Platform).
Collaborate with DevOps and platform engineering teams to support containerized workloads using OpenShift (OCP).
Manage system patching, provisioning, and configuration using Red Hat Satellite (SAT).
Support CI/CD initiatives and secure application development pipelines via Red Hat Trusted Application Pipeline (preferred).
Troubleshoot system performance and availability issues across infrastructure platforms.
Ensure systems and environments meet government security and compliance standards.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience with RHEL, including administration and troubleshooting in enterprise environments.
Proficient in Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) – Level 2 or equivalent experience.
Experience with RHEL 9 in production settings.
Familiarity with OpenShift, Red Hat Satellite, and enterprise-grade automation practices.
Security+ or other DoD-approved IAT Level II certification (per DoD 8570 requirements).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Red Hat Trusted Application Pipeline.
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or other Red Hat certifications.
Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python).
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices.

Location: Herndon, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3656

Title: Network Engineer/Analyst
Location: Herndon, VA

We are seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst in Herndon, VA. As a Cyber Network Defense Analyst on our team, you will use your expertise in Host Based Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and specialized network defense to provide innovative and creative solutions to challenging cyber security problems. Manage and administer the tuning of rules, signatures, and custom content for CND applications and systems. Identify potential conflicts with implementation of any CND tools within the enterprise and develop recommendations to remediate these conflicts. You will utilize the latest cyber tools available and assist with creating new ones while allowing you to advance the nation's information security posture.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Provide malicious code detection, intrusion detection, and information security tool development and integration.

* Utilize forensic analysis to identify malware, misuse, and/or unauthorized activity.

* Investigate and report on virus and malware alerts or incidents to determine root cause, entry point of code and damage risk.

* Analyze all data sources, including Internet, Intelligence Community (IC) reporting, security events, firewall logs, and other data sources to identify malware, misuse, unauthorized activity or other cyber security related concerns.

* Track intelligence using open source and classified sources to identify malicious code threats and provide solutions to counteract that threat.

* Create, edit, and manage signatures, custom rules and filters for specialized network defense systems including but not limited to, Network and host-based IDS, IPS, firewalls and web application firewalls, Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), Proxy, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems

* Prepare data analytics and reporting.

* Ability to demonstrate interpersonal, organizational, writing, communications, and briefing skills

* Ability to effectively use analytical and problem-solving skills

* Provide logical use case development.

* Provide and track requirements to engineering partners.

* Identify gaps in visibility or coverage of cyber defense systems.

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3655

Title: Cyber Technical Analyst Advisor
Location: Chantilly, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Tasks:
Cyber intrusion investigations
Review and analysis of cyber security trends
Technical solutioning
Requirements:
Strong understanding of cybersecurity
Familiarity with custom toolsets
Understanding of computer networks and vulnerabilities analysis
Previous experience with AI/ML solutioning
Demonstrated ability to create custom scripts
Creation of data visualizations
Key Skills:
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and ability to provide assessments.
Understanding of ML/AI processes and be able to evaluate the efficiency of models
Understanding of networks and various networking architectures
Scripting ability to be able to manipulate and parse through unstructured and structured datasets (Powershell, Python, SQL)
Proficiency in visualizations
Familiarity with sponsor tools
Desired Skills:
Ability to convey technical topics or conclusions to audiences of varying technical literacy
Previous experience analyzing Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors
Experience working with AI/ML processes and assessing model efficiency
Education Requirement

BA/BS (or equivalent experience)

Experience Requirement

8-10 years of experience

Location: Linthicum, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3648

Title: Cyber Systems Engineer
Location: Linthicum, MD
Compensation Range: $165 -$185K
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Core Tasks:

Provide systems engineering/cybersecurity support to weapons and space cybersecurity assessments
Evaluate different vulnerability findings and determine conceptual mitigations / next steps
Support Risk Management and other business process frameworks to close the gap between technical and non-technical understanding of threats/vulnerabilities

Qualifications:

The System Engineer shall have a minimum of eight [8] years of experience (BS in STEM related field will account for 4 years)
Experience with Cybersecurity / System Engineering and vulnerability analysis.
Experience with prioritization of vulnerabilities and understanding of mission impacts
System Engineering of DoD command, control, communications and intelligence (C3I) systems
Analyzing needs, deriving system level requirements, and contributing to the design, development, and implementation and maintenance of computer networks and systems

Preferred:

Familiarity with weapons systems or large-scale systems
Working knowledge of the DoD Information Network (DODIN), DoD IT system and network certification and accreditation processes (i.e., RMF), to include system security authorization agreements and current and emerging cybersecurity threats
Zero Trust preferred
Possess working knowledge of DoD’s IT systems and network certification and accreditation processes to include system security authorization agreements

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3612

GRAPH DATABASE ENGINEER
Chantilly, VA

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an experienced Systems Software Engineer to join our team, interested in designing, developing and maintaining essential software systems. The optimal candidate will have demonstrated experience integrating solutions with graph databases, such as JanusGraph. They will also have a strong background in systems software development, experience with 3rd party system integration, expertise in ElasticSearch, and a solid understanding of data modeling concepts. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a challenging project that requires innovative solutions and collaborative problem-solving.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and efficient software solutions

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements

· Participate with code reviews and ensure high-quality, modular, and reusable code

· Troubleshoot and debug issues in the application, including performance optimization and error handling

· Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to improve our application

· Design and implement data models that meet the needs of the application, ensuring data consistency and integrity

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.

· 5+ years of related software development experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· 5+ years of experience in systems software development in NodeJS

· Strong proficiency working with graph databases (for example JanusGraph) and graph query languages

· Strong understanding of software design patterns, principles and best practices

· Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

· Basic understanding of data modeling concepts, including entity-relationship, data normalization, and denormalization

· Experience with Git workflows, including feature branching, pull requests and code reviews

· Ability to work effectively in a Linux-based development environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Experience with Node.js, Express, MongoDB and Cassandra

· In-depth knowledge of ElasticSearch, including indexing, querying and aggregation

· Knowledge of containerization leveraging Kubernetes

· Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Jenkins or Argo CD

· Hands-on experience working with message brokers such as RabbitMQ or AWS SQS

Location: Herndon, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3597

Title: Data Engineer

Location: Herndon, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *

Company Overview:

Network Engineer
Reston, VA

Position Overview:
We’re looking for a skilled Network Engineer with virtualization experience to join our team! In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, implementing, and building our low-side network services that support the program. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of network architecture, networking protocols, virtualization technologies and security measures essential for maintaining high availability and performance in hybrid cloud environments and will collaborate with various teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services, optimizing network infrastructure to support application performance and reliability. You will troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues, leveraging your expertise to enhance operational efficiency and support business objectives. This position requires a proactive individual who can stay current with network industry trends and emerging technologies. We value collaboration and innovation, and we're excited to have someone who enjoys problem-solving and is eager to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities
• Design and implement a secure networking solution currently on-prem to a hybrid version built on AWS.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, and other networking hardware.
• Ensure network security through effective management of firewalls and VPNs.
• Collaborate with the “in house” development teams to integrate new technologies into the existing network.
• Collaborate with ISSEs to establish best practices for network security.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues across the environment.
• Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare documentation for network configurations and procedures.
• Conduct regular assessments, audits and scans of network systems to enhance security and performance.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams and operational procedures.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in cloud & networking.
• Champion automated solutions for network monitoring and management.

Required Skills:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience working with hybrid networks, commercial cloud platforms, or similar role, particularly in the Defense & Intelligence Communities.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation.
• Strong knowledge of at least one of the providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, etc)
• Familiarity with networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, VPNs, VPCs and firewall technologies, both on-prem and virtual.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently
• TS/SCI

Desired Skills:
• Experience with network monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies and SDN concepts.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

Location: Vienna, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3581

Title: Intelligence Analyst 2
Location: Vienna, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Job Description
We are looking for a Junior Intelligence Analyst ready to be a member of a dynamic and fast paced intel analysis program for a federal agency supporting the US Government’s threat watchlisting and screening mission. As a Junior Intelligence Analyst, you will provide embedded analysis and reach back support to a federal agency and their partners. You will provide multi-source intelligence analysis and fusion that integrates existing national-level products and databases to define patterns of operations. As required, you will interact directly with government leadership and deployed intelligence consumers during the development of intelligence products and ongoing screening operations to meet intelligence requirements across the watchlist enterprise. Duties may include the processing and verification of national security threat actor nominations, data integrity/quality control, encounter management, information sharing, and/or multiple discipline intelligence analysis.
Primary Responsibilities:

Apply complex direction, including standard operating procedures and operations manuals documentation as well as appropriate oral and written guidance received.
Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to tactfully and persuasively advise and guide executive management relative to a variety of issues which can be delicate in nature; includes making presentations and preparing complete, clear, and concise formal and informal reports, correspondence, briefings, charts, tables, and graphs that are distributed throughout the government and its partner agencies.
Conduct research and analysis of data, information, and intelligence to produce a wide range of finished all-source intelligence products. Finished intelligence products shall include standard and non-standard Agency products as well as briefings for the tactical and strategic customers
You should be able to provide daily feedback to the team lead.

Basic Qualifications:

Apply complex direction, including standard operating procedures and operations manuals documentation as well as appropriate oral and written guidance received.
Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to tactfully and persuasively advise and guide executive management relative to a variety of issues which can be delicate in nature; includes making presentations and preparing complete, clear, and concise formal and informal reports, correspondence, briefings, charts, tables, and graphs that are distributed throughout the government and its partner agencies.
Conduct research and analysis of data, information, and intelligence to produce a wide range of finished all-source intelligence products. Finished intelligence products shall include standard and non-standard Agency products as well as briefings for the tactical and strategic customers
You should be able to provide daily feedback to the team lead

Preferred Qualifications:

2-4 years of experience
Experience working with IC tools and databases
Degree in security or intelligence studies with a recommended focus on terrorism or other transnational security threats is highly desired
Completion certificate from a commercial, military, or US government all source analysis training course or a specialized intelligence career field.

Location: Vienna, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3580

Title: Intelligence Analyst 4
Location: Vienna, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Intelligence Analyst ready to be a member of a dynamic and fast paced intel analysis program for a federal agency supporting the US Government’s threat watchlisting and screening mission. As a Senior Intelligence Analyst, you will provide embedded analysis and reach back support to a federal agency and their partners. You will provide multi-source intelligence analysis and fusion that integrates existing national-level products and databases to define patterns of operations. As required, you will interact directly with government leadership and deployed intelligence consumers during the development of intelligence products and ongoing screening operations to meet intelligence requirements across the watchlist enterprise. Duties may include the processing and verification of national security threat actor nominations, data integrity/quality control, encounter management, information sharing, and/or multiple discipline intelligence analysis.
Primary Responsibilities:

Apply complex direction, including standard operating procedures and operations manuals documentation as well as appropriate oral and written guidance received.
Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to tactfully and persuasively advise and guide executive management relative to a variety of issues which can be delicate in nature; includes making presentations and preparing complete, clear, and concise formal and informal reports, correspondence, briefings, charts, tables, and graphs that are distributed throughout the government and its partner agencies.
Conduct research and analysis of data, information, and intelligence to produce a wide range of finished all-source intelligence products. Finished intelligence products shall include standard and non-standard Agency products as well as briefings for the tactical and strategic customers
You should be able to provide daily feedback to the team lead.
Willing to work shifts to include nights and weekends to meet 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365-day requirements and priorities.

Basic Qualifications:

Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn the range of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the program
Ability to assess and convey the strategic consequence of tactical or operational events or developments.
Experience working with Intelligence Community tools and databases
Excellent problem-solving, analytic, written and oral communication skills * Demonstrated problem-solving experience
Capacity to work independently and as part of a team to provide multi-faceted intelligence products and support to operational units and Intelligence Community components
Ability to be flexible to perform a wide variety of tasks, change focus quickly, and adapt to meet mission requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook applications
Ability to work with and engage the customer daily
Active Top Secret clearance and eligible for C/I Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

8-10 years of experience
Experience working with IC tools and databases
Degree in security or intelligence studies with a recommended focus on terrorism or other transnational security threats is highly desired
Completion certificate from a commercial, military, or US government all source analysis training course or a specialized intelligence career field.
Counterintelligence and/or Counterterrorism experience in a national level intelligence agency is highly desired

Location: Vienna, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3579

Title: Intelligence Analyst 3
Location: Vienna, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Job Description
We are looking for a Mid Level Intelligence Analyst ready to be a member of a dynamic and fast paced intel analysis program for a federal agency supporting the US Government’s threat watchlisting and screening mission. As a Mid Level Intelligence Analyst, you will provide embedded analysis and reach back support to a federal agency and their partners. You will provide multi-source intelligence analysis and fusion that integrates existing national-level products and databases to define patterns of operations. As required, you will interact directly with government leadership and deployed intelligence consumers during the development of intelligence products and ongoing screening operations to meet intelligence requirements across the watchlist enterprise. Duties may include the processing and verification of national security threat actor nominations, data integrity/quality control, encounter management, information sharing, and/or multiple discipline intelligence analysis.
Primary Responsibilities:

Apply complex direction, including standard operating procedures and operations manuals documentation as well as appropriate oral and written guidance received.
Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to tactfully and persuasively advise and guide executive management relative to a variety of issues which can be delicate in nature; includes making presentations and preparing complete, clear, and concise formal and informal reports, correspondence, briefings, charts, tables, and graphs that are distributed throughout the government and its partner agencies.
Conduct research and analysis of data, information, and intelligence to produce a wide range of finished all-source intelligence products. Finished intelligence products shall include standard and non-standard Agency products as well as briefings for the tactical and strategic customers
You should be able to provide daily feedback to the team lead.

Basic Qualifications:

Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn the range of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the program
Strong problem-solving, analytic, written and oral communication skills * Capacity to work independently and as part of a team to provide multi-faceted intelligence products and support to operational units and IC components
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook applications
Ability to work with and engage the customer daily
Active Top Secret clearance and eligible for C/I Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

4-8 years of experience
Experience working with IC tools and databases
Degree in security or intelligence studies with a recommended focus on terrorism or other transnational security threats is highly desired
Completion certificate from a commercial, military, or US government all source analysis training course or a specialized intelligence career field.

Location: Vienna, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3578

Title: Intelligence Analyst SME 3
Location: Vienna, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Intelligence Analyst Subject Matter Expert ready to be a member of a dynamic and fast paced Intelligence Analysis program. The successful Analyst provides intelligence support to a federal agency in support of the US Government’s threat watchlisting and screening mission. Duties may include the processing and verification of national security threat actor nominations, data integrity/quality control, encounter management, information sharing, and/or multiple discipline intelligence analysis.
The Senior Intelligence Analyst SME analyzes highly complex problems, applies expert level analytic tradecraft, and uses conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation to identify solutions. A successful Senior Intelligence Analyst SME must have good interpersonal skills and work well with others, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to engage with senior executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of strategic importance.
Primary Responsibilities:

Works closely with the Program Manager to establish priorities and plan across the contract and engage with customers to understand changing needs and requirements.
Ensures operational coverage for all critical areas to meet 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365-day requirements and priorities as identified by Govt Leadership.
Plans, organizes, and directs team study work and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial government resources, and may require extensive changes in established procedures
Provides timely responses to email and phone calls as needed to include after-hours coordination when needed.
Assists the PM to fill vacancies with fully qualified candidates in a timely and efficient manner.
Creates and properly documents activities in accordance with policies and procedures.
Quickly develops knowledge of government program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments.
Quickly develops knowledge of relationships with other programs and key administrative support functions within the government or partner agencies.
Designs and conducts comprehensive management and/or program studies where the boundaries are extremely broad and difficult to determine, and develop logical, clear, and well-documented recommendations and conclusions.
Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to tactfully and persuasively advise and guide executive management relative to a variety of issues which can be delicate in nature; includes making presentations and preparing complete, clear, and concise formal and informal reports, correspondence, briefings, charts, tables, and graphs that are distributed throughout the government and its partner agencies.
Lead and supervise team of junior analysts with oversight from Government leadership
Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Mastery knowledge of applicable theories, principles, practices, approaches, and techniques of research, survey methodology, and analysis concepts.
Expert knowledge and mastery in the application of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness and/or the improvement of complex management processes, systems, and procedures
Comprehensive knowledge and/or the ability to learn the range of administrative laws, executive orders, directives, policies, regulations, and precedents related to US Government watchlisting and screening.
Extensive familiarity with applicable IC directives, analytic tradecraft standards and reporting cycles
Excellent communication skills (oral and written); ensure information contained within reports is intelligible, cogent, comprehensive, and understandable, and that all reports use proper grammar and spelling
Demonstrated problem-solving experience
Capacity to work independently and as part of a team to provide multi-faceted intelligence products and support to operational units and IC components is essential.
Conduct research and analysis of data, information, and intelligence to produce a wide range of finished all-source intelligence products. Finished intelligence products shall include standard and non-standard Agency products as well as briefings for the tactical and strategic customers.
Participate in meetings, conferences, and working groups and provide strategic and operational analysis in assigned focus area.
Ability to be flexible to perform a wide variety of tasks, change focus quickly, and adapt to meet mission requirements
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Outlook applications
Ability to work with and engage the customer daily
Active Top Secret clearance and eligible for C/I Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

12+ years of experience
Interagency experience within the Intelligence Community or federal law enforcement
Counterintelligence and/or Counterterrorism experience in a national level intelligence agency
Degree in security or intelligence studies with a recommended focus on terrorism or other transnational security threats is highly desired * Completion certificate from a commercial, military, or US government all source analysis training course or a specialized intelligence career field.

Location: Reston, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3560

Title: .NET Developer
Location: Chantilly, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Position Summary:
The Junior Software Developer will plan, design, develop, and test new software by applying programming techniques and their knowledge of computer systems. The Junior Software Developer implements designs by writing computer programs and updating, maintaining, and repairing existing programs. Work is performed under general guidance.

Core Values:
– Demonstrates the ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision.
– Displays reliability through consistent attendance, follow-through, and task completion.
– Shows teamwork by collaborating with others, maintaining a positive attitude, and communicating openly, consistently, and directly. Listens actively to others.
– Ensures customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional customer service. Takes initiative and acts responsibly. Exhibits flexibility within established parameters.

Skills:
– C# and VB
– ASP.NET Web Forms, MVC
– SQL Database
– HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
– Responsive Web Design
– Web API or SOA experience
– LINQ to SQL
– Entity Framework
– Bootstrap, jQuery
– Azure Cloud Services

Essential Job Functions:
– Plan, install, and maintain large, complex application software; provide technical assistance to system users in accordance with relevant information systems policies, procedures, methods, and techniques.
– Design each component of a complex system, including storage, business logic, and user interface.
– Write programming code for Windows, websites, and databases.
– Design software for various form factors, from large desktops to mobile phones.
– Develop, install, and maintain complex software applications; prepare and update user manuals and system documentation; evaluate new software and recommend changes as necessary.
– Evaluate and assess client needs; suggest project priorities.
– Evaluate and test system upgrades and applications; troubleshoot software-related issues.
– Perform system maintenance activities; uphold system security; grant or revoke system access.
– Respond to user inquiries regarding system operations; offer solutions to problems or refer users to the appropriate staff, including supervisors, employees, and the public.
– Coordinate and conduct user training for relevant software applications; create user training manuals and written standards and procedures; update and maintain user and training manuals as necessary.
– Prepare project cost estimates and justifications for new or enhanced system modifications; evaluate bids and recommend vendor selections.
– Plan, design, and implement application databases; maintain database security and user access; design, create, and manage physical objects, including tables, files, libraries, and indexes to support computer applications using database management systems; monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues.
– Stay current with new trends and innovations in the information technology field.
– Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3537

Title: Database Engineer/System Administraator
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary Range: $180-$200K
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Description:

Required Skills & Qualifications
1. Technical Expertise:
Strong knowledge of Oracle Database (version 19c, or newer).
Proficiency in OCI database services (Autonomous Database, DBaaS, Exadata Cloud Service).
Familiarity with cloud architecture, virtualization, and OCI-specific tools (OCI CLI, Console, and APIs).
2. Performance & Troubleshooting:
Experience with SQL query optimization, indexing, and partitioning.
Hands-on experience with monitoring and diagnostic tools like Oracle AWR, ASH, or OEM.
3. Cloud & Automation:
Understanding of cloud-native principles and experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, OCI Resource Manager).
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Shell scripting, or PL/SQL.
4. Security & Compliance:
Familiarity with database security best practices, encryption, and compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA).
5. Communication & Collaboration:
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work in a cross-functional team and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Location: Germantown, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3530

Title: Interpreter
Location: Germantown, MD
*Clearance: *Active Secret or Top Secret needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Job Summary:
Cornerstone Defense is looking for a Secret or Top Secret cleared individual to perform interpretation/translation in support of ROK military CWMD capability development. Our team conducts military capability studies and provides train, advise, and equip services on behalf of a USG client. We have a PMO in Seoul but work throughout ROK. Interpretation services would include consecutive (simultaneous capability preferred) interpretation at appropriate venues during workshops, briefings, and engagements to combined audiences including up to general officers and civilian representatives from ROK MND.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide translation and interpretation support services, as needed, for the activities outlined in this PWS, and as directed by the Project Officer or COR.
- These activities include: technical discussions, negotiations, training materials, training/exercise events, working group meetings, site visits, and all other activities deemed relevant by the PO or COR.
All interpreters and translators are expected to reflect, at a minimum, abilities equivalent to the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Interpretation Performance for Advanced Professional Performance plus Level 4+ (for descriptions refer to www.govtilr.org).
Carefully follow DTRA’s instructions, which will be provided by the COR or Project Officer after Task Order award, as to the preparation and format for translated documents.
Provide quality control and assurance of the translated materials, which must accurately convey the content, register, and nuances of source texts that contain difficult, abstract, idiomatic, highly technical, and/or colloquial writing.
Require some interpreters and translators to facilitate training and assessment engagements and translate classified material.

Location: Reston, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3515

Cloud Engineer III
Reston VA
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

As Sr. Cloud Engineer III, you will be a key player in architecting, designing, and implementing cloud solutions that empower our clients to leverage the full potential of cloud technologies. You will be responsible for the development of a robust and scalable cloud infrastructure, serve as a technical mentor who guides, supports and accelerates the professional growth of junior engineers, all while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery to the missions.

What you’ll do:

Support the design and implementation of cloud-based architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security in alignment with industry best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cloud infrastructure.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to a team of cloud engineers, reviewing their work, and helping them solve complex technical challenges.
Engage with stakeholders to translate technical requirements into actionable solutions, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and stay current on evolving cloud technologies and compliance standards.
Provide requirement decomposition/definition and engineering expertise to assure program requirements are developed and sustained.
Prepare operating instructions and end user training.
Develop and implement cloud governance strategies, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Lead efforts to automate deployment, monitoring, and management processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
Act as a subject matter expert on cloud engineering best practices, participating in knowledge sharing and contributing to the company's technical community.
Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and architecture.

What you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum 8 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect or similar role, with a strong emphasis on cloud-based solution design and architecture.
Extensive experience building and leading AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale across multiple classification domains (IL5 to IL6+) simultaneously.
Extensive hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, EBS, etc.
Expert-level skills in creating, managing, and hardening desktop OS images across multiple classification domains in the cloud using AMIs.
In-depth understanding of cloud architecture patterns, microservices, serverless computing, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and related technologies.
Expertise integrating with enterprise authentication and authorization systems.
Strong background in infrastructure-as-code (IAC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a track record of developing innovative solutions to challenging technical problems.
In-depth understanding of cloud security best practices and experience implementing security controls in a cloud environment.
Excellent scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash, etc.).
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Active TS//SCI with CI poly
Current certifications to meet 8140/8570 standards (e.g. Security+ or above)

Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3503

Title: Mission Integration Support
Location: McLean, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Cornerstone Defense is is looking for an experienced general management consultant (at least 7+ years) with AI/ML experience/knowledge to support the office's Chief of Mission Integration. The candidate should be adept at briefing and talking point development, have critical thinking skills, strong communication skills (verbal and written), is detail oriented, experience supporting a front office.