Cornerstone Defense | Technically Innovative Solutions

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3688

Title: Software 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.

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 *

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)

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: 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.

Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3492

Title: IT PMO Analyst
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.

We are seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented IT PMO Analyst to join our team at Bethesda, MD, to provide unparalleled support to our customer and to begin an exciting and rewarding career. This position provides support to an SAIC intelligence community customer. The successful candidate will support the direction of the program, develop, guide and monitor all aspects of schedule, administration and performance. They will also be responsible for coordination and collaboration with Government officials, to keep them informed and up to date on the program status.

Duties include:

Performs as a project lead, experience in managing project schedule and performance.
Directly contributes to project definition, requirements development and/or enhancement efforts including cost management/avoidance, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities.
Performs analysis of business and user needs, requirements, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper requirements specifications.
Ensures proper performance of tasks necessary and the ability to block and tackle issues to achieve the most efficient and effective execution of the project objectives.
Utilizes expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled technical resources and report on the technical progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review technical documents.
Communicates status, requirements, metrics with leadership and customers.
Maintain focus on organizing and managing time and resources for the program deliverables.
Specifically support the following activities/functional areas:
Prepare Project status reviews and other formal reviews to be presented to the Government
Communicate issues and solutions to the Government PM in a timely and transparent manner
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and administrative requirements imposed by the contract in coordination with the Contractor's contracts staff
Develop/streamline processes to ensure mission accomplishment and program deliverables.
Assist the SAIC PM by providing input to customer deliverable reports
Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with poly is required
Minimum Education: B.S. or relevant experience in Program Management.
10+ years of related experience in program and project management and or business process analysis / PMO Analyst type of role
Experience using Agile Scrum Methodology and working knowledge of JIRA
Ability to work with minimal supervision
IT knowledge and experience
Familiarity with Cloud technology desirable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
PMP preferred

Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3481

ISSM – McLean

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3456

Python Developer: works as part of a team to implement functionality as part of multiple efforts to build data processing applications while taking ownership of architectural design components, technical implementations, and the software development lifecycle. A successful developer will be able to implement functionality to interface with an existing system, as well as writing new functionality to interface with various open-source tools. Knowledge of the software development lifecycle is a must, as the developer will help translate requirements into user stories to be implemented as part of a team. As part of the implementation phase, the developer is expected to include automated tests as part of the CI/CD pipeline to validate the code that is being written. Knowledge of the cloud software deployment process is also key, including familiarity with parallel processing in Python, large data processing using packages such as PySpark, and optimizing Python code for deployment as part of a containerized architecture.
Role Highlights:

Development of software components in support of various Python-based data processing applications
Work decomposition and development architectural design for components as part of a larger software development system
Build with automated testing frameworks to ensure code quality and robust CI/CD deployment processes
Experience developing web APIs to interface with cloud applications and databases as part of cloud native software applications
Experience working as part of an Agile team to deliver software iteratively
Experience integrating Python code into Docker containers as part of a distributed architecture.
Experience designing software application components independently based on requirements
Experience leading discussions with customer stakeholders to align on requirements and technical implementations

Required Skills:

Data Processing Python Libraries such as PySpark, Pandas and Numpy
Experience with API development in Python using Python libraries such as FastAPI
Experience with Unit Testing Frameworks in PyTest and Mocking

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Experience with Python ORM tools for database as code such as SQLAlchemy
Experience deploying containerized Python code using Docker on cloud platforms such as AWS

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3454

Participates in development efforts to deliver a complete software solution. This position is for work across the cloud-based software development lifecycle (front end, back end, database, cloud deployment and orchestration, etc.). Design and implement all levels of the solution: data layer, application code, user interface. Design and deliver APIs and integrations with other software systems and databases. Architect for optimal use of enterprise infrastructure (cloud) and security requirements. Experience in the following: Delivering the design and development of software applications. Programming/coding from the data layer through the application layer, through the user interface. Decomposing functional requirements into technical specifications and tasks. Software development frameworks and languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Python, etc. and data management tools such as SQL and XML. Developing and maintaining unit test scripts. Developing APIs and web services for integration between systems and data sets.
Key Responsibilities:

Work with the Chief Engineer and Technical Leads to translate requirements into user stories to incorporate new functionality into various software applications
Develop custom data processing functions and applications using data libraries in languages such as Python
Interface with numerous front-end frameworks in order to display and interact with data in various formats
Containerizing Java and Python microservices and deploying to an AWS cloud environment
Develop and/or integrate with Infrastructure as Code DevOps tools to support cloud orchestration of software components
Leverage AWS best practices to optimize code for cloud deployment with cost-conscious development and deployment strategies.
Experience developing web APIs to interface with cloud applications and databases as part of cloud native software applications
Experience working as part of an agile team to deliver software iteratively
Experience working with open-source Python libraries and packages to speed to software development lifecycle
Build automated testing frameworks and security scanning and integrating these tools into the CI/CD pipeline

Required Skills:

Design and development of software solutions at one or more layers of the technical stack (data, application, UI)
Programming languages, particularly Python, Java, Javascript, TypeScript, SQL
Cloud application and data deployment in AWS (EMR, EKS, ECR, RDS, etc.)
DevOps tools and services (Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Packer, etc.)
Integration with applications and data across a platform (e.g. APIs)
Developing software within Agile methodologies

Location: Reston, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3429

DevSecOps Engineer III
Reston, VA
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

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:

As a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer III, you’ll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient software development and deployment pipelines.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices seamlessly into the development and operations lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and reliable software solutions.
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle.
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that incorporate automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks.
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) templates and configurations, ensuring security best practices are applied to cloud resources and infrastructure components.
Perform regular security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities and weaknesses in applications, code, and infrastructure.
Monitor and analyze system and application logs to detect and respond to security incidents.
Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions, ensuring appropriate authentication and authorization mechanisms are in place.
Collaborate with software engineers to provide guidance on secure coding practices and assist in remediation of security findings.
Participate in incident response activities, helping to investigate and mitigate security incidents in a timely manner.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and documentation.

Required Skills:

At least 7 years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer or similar role, with a focus on integrating security into the software development lifecycle.
Expert experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Artifactory, SonarQube, Selenium, Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud).
Expert experience building DevSecOps solutions at scale across IL5 to IL6+ classification domains
Expert understanding of AWS and familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP) and securing cloud-based applications and services.
Strong experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
Strong experience in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and tool integration.
Hands-on experience with security tools for static code analysis, dynamic application security testing (DAST), and vulnerability scanning, using tools such as Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud
Knowledge of security best practices, common vulnerabilities, and exposure to security frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST).

Location: Reston, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3428

DevSecOps Engineer II
Reston, VA
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Job Responsibilities:

As a DevSecOps Engineer I, you’ll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient software development and deployment pipelines.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices seamlessly into the development and operations lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and reliable software solutions.
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle.
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that incorporate automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks.
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) templates and configurations, ensuring security best practices are applied to cloud resources and infrastructure components.
Perform regular security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities and weaknesses in applications, code, and infrastructure.
Monitor and analyze system and application logs to detect and respond to security incidents.
Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions, ensuring appropriate authentication and authorization mechanisms are in place.
Collaborate with software engineers to provide guidance on secure coding practices and assist in remediation of security findings.
Participate in incident response activities, helping to investigate and mitigate security incidents in a timely manner.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and documentation.

Required Skills:

At least 6 years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer or similar role, with a focus on integrating security into the software development lifecycle.
Strong experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Artifactory, SonarQube, Selenium, Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud).
Strong Experience building DevSecOps solutions at scale across IL5 to IL6+ classification domains
Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and securing cloud-based applications and services.
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and tool integration.
Knowledge of security best practices, common vulnerabilities, and exposure to security frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST).

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3403

Title: UX Designer
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Compensation Range: $145k – $165k

Description:
Responsible for leading the plan, design and development activities to create the user experience for devices, tools and systems. Responsible for establishing interactive conventions, assisting in gathering user requirements, mocking-up user experiences, participating in trade-off discussions with development teams and subject matter experts, analyzing tool sets, creating screen mock-ups and helping customers to imagine new kinds of interactive techniques and technologies. Applies visualization and screen design expertise to create a successful user experience.

The Level 2 User Experience Designer shall possess the following capabilities:

Operate in an agile development environment requiring the delivery of User Experience feedback on a weekly basis.
Conduct User Experience research and optimization.
Create final visual designs, storyboards, interaction flows, and interface guidelines.
Take a user-centered approach in crafting design solutions that meet both user needs and product strategy requirements.
Work with Product Owners to rapidly prototype and iterate on multiple design solutions.
Review final implementation with front-end developers to insure design standards are followed.
Work across teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders within various customer bases to provide inspiration and constructive feedback to other Designers.
Leading project life cycle design including interviewing customers, clearly articulating customer requirements to design team, creating visual designs/prototypes, presenting information to customers, and helping solve and clarify questions and problems.
Manage several diverse engineering teams in conducting User Experience research and optimization.

Qualifications:

Ten years’ experience in User Experience Design. Five years’ experience within the last 10 years experience leading project life cycle design.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of additional User Experience Design experience on projects with similar design may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3387

Software Developer (Systems Software)

NARRATIVE WORK REQUIREMENTS:
The Contractor Team shall perform activities related to Full Stack Development in Sponsor’s cloud environment.
The Contractor Team shall complete all steps in the product-design process from conceptualization, detailed user interface, functional design, through implementation and usability review.
The Contractor Team shall develop innovative user-interface designs in response to marketing requirements, user analyses, product innovation, technology, and business needs.
The Contractor Team shall develop conceptual models, workflows, design prototypes, and user-interface specifications.
The Contractor Team shall ensure user-interface guidelines and standards are followed during the development and maintenance of the product.
The Contractor Team shall conduct or participate in product usability tests.
The Contractor Team shall communicate and work effectively with cross-functional team members.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE
Full Stack Software Development
• Demonstrated professional experience in the development, customization, and use of developing applications for intelligence analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with backend technology tacks based on Python, PostgreSQL, and AWS services like SQS.
• Demonstrated experience in front-end web development, particularly with CSS, HTML, and vanilla javascript.
• Demonstrated experience with user-centered design principles and practices, web standards, typography and color, and web usability standards.
• Demonstrated experience using Git for version control and issue tracking
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HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE
• Demonstrated experience with Full Stack Development in Sponsor’s cloud environment.
• Demonstrated professional experience using containerization such as Docker and Kubernetes for developing and deploying containerized applications and microservices
• Demonstrated familiarity with the Sponsor’s data environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in a Sponsor analytic mission area, specifically involving research on analyst user needs.
• Demonstrated experience organizing and structuring solutions to complex problems.
• Demonstrated strong coordination and collaboration skills.

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3365

Senior Systems Administrator
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.

Responsibilities:

Be able to provide support onsite, remotely, over the phone, or via email.
Develop solutions for systems & networks that support mission critical and mission essential infrastructure.
Analyze existing systems & networks and make proactive recommendations to drive change and create efficiencies.
Willing to perform minimal break – fix tasks
This position can be filled at either a level 4 or 5 based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
8 years technical experience with a bachelor’s degree in an IT field; 5 years with a Master’s degree, and 3 years with a PhD Degree
Experience with Windows and/or Linux Server Operating Systems
Experience with Infrastructure Re-Architecture Support
Experience with Enterprise Security Assessment Support and A&A accreditation

Preferred Qualifications:

CCNA Certification
Experience with Juniper Firewalls
Knowledge of with Server Operating System MS 2019
Knowledge of Power Shell and Basic commands
Knowledge of MS patching process using WSUS
Knowledge of Active Directory
Knowledge of RMF and A&A accreditation process

Location: Reston, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3357

Systems Engineer
Reston, VA

Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: Computer networking in Windows AND Linux, Cloud provider provisioning/procurement, Use of common online services In a persona-specific environment, Website configuration, Web-page Building.
Demonstrated experience with basic software development/scripting/software testing and debugging (Linux and Windows).
Demonstrated experience building tech-ops plans using available tools/techniques.
Demonstrated experience to independently evaluate complex situations and requirement and be able to select appropriate technical capabilities/ use appropriate tools and develop methodologies to satisfy them.
Demonstrated familiarity with social media sites (please specify) and creation/management/troubleshooting social media accounts.
Demonstrated experience of VPNs (OpenVPN, Wireguard), Residential and Mobile proxies and firewall rules.
Demonstrate psychological resilience to work in varying conditions, manage time effectively, and adapt to different problems and situations.
Demonstrated experience with Azure/AWS Cloud Administration and Tier 1 user support.
Demonstrated experience in managing cash funds, management and tracking of misattribute procurement including payments.
Demonstrated experience in persona identity handling.
Demonstrated experience in operational tradecraft (OpSec compliance).
Demonstrated experience with incidence tracking tool including JIRA.
Demonstrated experience communicating effectively (written and oral).

Desired Skills:

Demonstrated experience with customer space, CONUS and OCONUS, and how it differs from other cyber activities.
Demonstrated experience managing and troubleshooting internet capabilities.
Demonstrated experience with Virtualization technologies and VPN Networking.
Demonstrated experience with web development.
Demonstrated experience with Dark Web and ToR.
Demonstrated experience with Cryptocurrency exchanges.
Demonstrated experience with surveillance detection route.
Demonstrated experience managing and troubleshooting social media accounts and other internet capabilities.
Demonstrated experience working with mobile SIMs and eSIMs.
Demonstrated experience collecting data from social media accounts and other internet-based platforms.

Location: Warrenton, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3351

Mechanical Engineering Specialist, Senior
Location: Warrenton, 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.

Key Role:

Provide engineering review, coordination, and oversight for operations, maintenance, repair, and construction work and oversee and coordinate activities with trade shops, including prioritizing work, reviewing ongoing projects, inspecting installed equipment, and overseeing and coordinating work orders, service orders, and projects. Plan, conduct, and direct projects or major phases of significant projects and coordinate the efforts of engineers and technical support staff. Manage project design or construction efforts, including scheduling, funding, and day-to-day project oversight, manage and evaluate construction contractor performance, integrate, and coordinate projects with field personnel, evaluate, validate, and manage project change requests, and provide official weekly project status reports. Assist the client's contracting officer (CO) and contracting officer's technical representative (COTR) with acquisition planning, execution, and administration, assist the CO and COTR with conducting pre-bid and pre-construction site visits with the COTR, provide invoice supporting information to the COTR for payment, and prepare and monitor project schedules and budgets, provide technical guidance and assistance on contracting and construction issues, direct design efforts, recommend construction documents for approval, and oversee any follow-on maintenance programs. Optimize performance, cost, and schedule by ensuring project objectives are achieved on schedule and at the lowest cost compatible with user requirements. Ensure timely input of all data, comments, and documentation into MAXIMO software project management tool. Ensure the integration of all systems, including information technology, telephone, security, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.

Basic Qualifications:

10+ years of experience as a facilities professional
5+ years of experience in an assigned field, including high voltage power, mechanical systems, fire protection, or construction
Experience with the implementation or execution of design documents
Experience with reviewing design documentation and identifying deficiencies, inaccuracies, and noncompliance issues with the design intent
Knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs)
Ability to evaluate conditions and draft engineering memos that provide sounds engineering guidance consistent with industry best practices and all Federal, State, and Local codes
Ability to review and perform engineering calculations
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
HS diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications:

Experience with managing project design or construction efforts, including schedule, funding, and day-to-day project oversight
Experience with MAXIMO
Experience with new and existing building systems and site surveys and calculations
Knowledge of the ASHRAE standards, International Building Code, and pertinent NFPA publications related to mechanical systems
Knowledge of the CAD systems, AutoCAD, or REVIT
Ability to oversee and coordinate activities with the trade shops, including prioritization of work, review of ongoing projects, and inspection of installed equipment
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Professional Engineer (PE) License

Mechanical Engineering Specialist, Senior

Key Role:

Basic Qualifications:

10+ years of experience as a facilities professional
5+ years of experience in an assigned field, including high voltage power, mechanical systems, fire protection, or construction
Experience with the implementation or execution of design documents
Experience with reviewing design documentation and identifying deficiencies, inaccuracies, and noncompliance issues with the design intent
Knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs)
Ability to evaluate conditions and draft engineering memos that provide sounds engineering guidance consistent with industry best practices and all Federal, State, and Local codes
Ability to review and perform engineering calculations
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
HS diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications:

Experience with managing project design or construction efforts, including schedule, funding, and day-to-day project oversight
Experience with MAXIMO
Experience with new and existing building systems and site surveys and calculations
Knowledge of the ASHRAE standards, International Building Code, and pertinent NFPA publications related to mechanical systems
Knowledge of the CAD systems, AutoCAD, or REVIT
Ability to oversee and coordinate activities with the trade shops, including prioritization of work, review of ongoing projects, and inspection of installed equipment
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Professional Engineer (PE) License

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3347

Title: Sr. Database Admin / Engineer – Exadata:
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Compensation Range: $175k – $195k
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:
Sr. Oracle Database Administrator with 10+ years Oracle database administration experience supporting large scale or enterprise level database services.
Required Skills:

10 + years experience administering to, and engineering solutions with Oracle’s database (10 – current). Extensive experience with database design and modeling; as well as, the collection and interpretation of customer requirements relevant to database migration, troubleshooting, performance observation and tuning.
Significant experience with the production and deployment of RAC, RMAN backup & recovery.
Experience with Oracle Exadata, DB security, Data Guard and / or DB Vault, Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control, label security, and data migration.
BS in CS or related course of study, or equivalent year’s experience.
Must be an independent worker with strong communications skills.

Qualifications:

Senior Practice/Technical Director provides guidance and assistance in the analysis, design, implementation and optimization of enterprise wide complex IT architectures based on customer mission objectives and needs. The Senior Technical Director has extensive experience and background in implementing creative and innovative solutions with significant industry-wide impact. Analyzes customer missions and business needs to help ensure Oracle solution meets the customer¿s objectives by combining Oracle best practices, product knowledge, and business acumen. Recommends enhancements to meet highly complex customer needs.

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3346

DATA ENGINEER

Chantilly, VA

JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for a Data Engineer who is passionate about building modern, scalable solutions for ingesting and transforming data. This role blends back-end engineering with data pipeline development and is perfect for someone who enjoys designing modular services and bringing structure to complex data environments.

As part of our Agile team, you’ll design and develop software products and services that efficiently ingest, process, and manage data from a variety of sources. You’ll play a key role in building robust, reusable APIs and data pipelines that support critical operational and analytical systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Design and develop scalable backend services and data ingestion solutions.

· Perform data modeling, data mapping, and large-scale file manipulation.

· Collaborate across disciplines in an Agile environment with minimal supervision.

· Drive innovation and process improvement with a hands-on development approach.

· Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.

QUALIFICATIONS

· At least five (5) years of related experience software engineering experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

· Knowledge of NodeJS or Python

· Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.

· Solid experience in building and maintaining ETL workflows and data pipelines.

· Excellent organizational, coordination, interpersonal and team building skills.

· Familiarization with NoSQL datastores.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

· NiFi experience

· Hands-on experience working with Elastic and RabbitMQ

· NoSQL experience (i.e. MongoDB)

· Distributed architecture creation

· Cloud based architecture creation or experience

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3333

SOFTWARE ENGINEER – FRONT END
Chantilly, VA

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Front-End Software Engineer will design and develop complex new software products, or make significant enhancements to existing software. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with significant experience in building modular, reusable components and features. They must have extensive, firsthand technical expertise in a modern front-end framework. They must be at ease working in an Agile environment with little supervision. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Build reusable components that align with the system design patterns.

· Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.

· Participate in team design and code reviews.

· Collaborate with a small team of engineers and designers to understand business requirements and user experience goals.

· Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

· Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.

· Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· 8 to 10 years of related software development experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Extensive experience with Angular

· Expert knowledge of Javascript, HTML, and CSS.

· Experience designing complex search interfaces.

· Experience in optimizing web applications for performance and usability.

· Experience with integrating with third part APIs.

· Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git

· Experience with Linux operating systems

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Experience with SASS or LESS.

· Hands-on experience working with NodeJS, MongoDB

· Familiarity constructing ElasticSearch queries

Location: Reston
Type: Contract
Job #3331

Information System Security Manager
Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Reston, VA

Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World

Cyber and Information Security Specialist (INFOSEC) perform functions in support of the directorate’s Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and deliver outcomes as follows:

Review and analyze systems architecture diagrams and networks.
Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements and process and apply ICD 503, NISPOM, and other federal guidelines in support of systems used at contractor facilities.
Assist program systems owners and/or service providers throughout the risk management framework (RMF), including the assessment and authorization (A&A) processes, as follows:
- Provide advice to program system owners and/or service providers on the creation of required system documentation or body of evidence; review and provide recommendation for approval or disapproval, as appropriate.
- Assess security and privacy controls and data protection in sponsor information systems and environments of operation as part of the initial security assessment and during operational changes affecting information systems’ security posture.
- Assist the security control accessors (SCA), as appropriate, in performing security systems assessments and reviewing risk elements in the executive Risk System (ERS) report.
- Create plans of action & milestones (POA&Ms) and/or request risk acceptance through a security assessor(SA) , who will certify the ERS report to the appropriate authorizing official (AO) or designated AO.
Regarding the RMF and A&A processes, produce an annual A&A report of trends, challenges, and risk with recommended mitigation and process improvements.
Provide oversight and guidance to ensure compliance with program information security regulations and policies on processes and request, such as Data Transfer Request; Access Request; Service/Change Request; Purchase Request; Accountable Property Management; Waivers, including medical devises and introduction (use) of equipment /devises into SCIF; and Equipment Transport. Produce a Weekly Activity Report.
Facilitate development, maintenance and security review of AIS security plans for computers, networks, and information systems deployed and used at contractor facilities, ensuring that sponsor and program approving signatures are acquired and documented.
Conduct technical exchange meetings to facilitate AIS security solutions for both industrial contractors and government systems; and produce comprehensive solutions to technically complex systems and challenges.
Ensure documentation is complete and accurate in accordance with sponsor and program AIS policies and requirements.
As necessary, support the investigation of virus/malware alerts/incidents to determine root cause, entry point of code, damage risk, and report this information.
Write reports based on technical analysis of sponsor or industrial partners systems, and as applicable provide recommendations for mitigating issues in the future.
Analysis systems , including forensically, for malware, misuse, and/or unauthorized activity.
Ensure discovered cyber incidents and data spills are reported per program SOP; support investigations and remediation/clean up as necessary, and provide guidance in coordination with program security management and other groups as appropriate.
Provide information security training and refine, edit, and maintain training material, as necessary to ensure it is up to date with current policies, regulations, and best practices.
Participate in project review meetings and provide technical cyber security advise/expertise to program personnel.
Advise on technical and performance characteristics of new technologies, as relates to sponsor policies and regulations.
Review complex sponsor and industrial partners system designs for security risk and compliance with sponsor policy and regulations; propose resolution and preventive strategies.
Communicate complex technical concepts, project information, and security policy clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Provide briefings and/or training on sponsor’s INFOSEC policies and regulations.
Provide a quarterly Security Control Status Report (SCSR) that identifies security risk and trends through the ranking of the 77 Control Families.

Location: Reston, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3315

Business Intelligence/Data Reporting Analyst
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Location: Reston, Virginia
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.

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Seeking a Business Intelligence/Data Reporting Analyst responsible for working closely with Client Customer Engagement project teams to provide the customer with business analysis expertise, report creation, and dashboard design in a tactical capacity, evaluate internal and external client requirements, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
The selected candidate will gather, analyze, and document functional/reporting requirements (e.g., user stories using interviews, documentation analysis, site visits, use cases, and scenarios) and design, assemble, and deliver reports and dashboards for Client’s AEON Business Process Management platform in a manner consistent with client expectations.

Job Requirements:

Must have an Active TS/SCI with polygraph ONLY, all others need not apply.
Ability to consolidate, interpret, and present data in reports/dashboards for Executives, Team Leads, and Individual End Users focused on Acquisition and Financial Information.
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 theproject manager, technical analysts, and customer end-users in the analysis, design, configuration, testing, and maintenance of the Business Intelligence module of AEON Business Process Management Platform to ensure desired operational performance and capabilities.
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 major 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.

Experience and Skills
Required Experience.

5+ years prior business analyst experience.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment for a matrixed organization.
Strong knowledge and experience with data reporting tools, including Microsoft Power BI, 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 willing to help other team members at all times.

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 training materials and conduct end-user training sessions.
Experience with Federal government contracting and/or program office organization's business processes.

Location: Utah
Type: Contract
Job #3300

*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.
Computer Network Defense Analyst

Use information collected from a variety sources (e.g., intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs) to identify potential vulnerabilities, respond to cyber events that occur, and defend against events that might occur.
Help develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect against attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems.
Work may span the gamut of data transport possibilities, such as traditional wired networks, wireless transport (including Wi-Fi and cellular), collaborative platforms such as video teleconferencing, and the hardware and software that support it all.
Career advancement as you develop increasing expertise in networking protocols and architectures, cloud security, Internet of Things protocols, and advanced network security.
Be part of a team, working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.
Apply your innate curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights.
Distill, document, contextualize and share your findings–including any new tradecraft that you develop–with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.

Qualifications

Education: Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security). Up to 18 semester hours of military training/coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics is equivalent to an Associate degree.
Experience: Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, and/or systems engineering. Additionally, must have experience in network or system administration. If not credited toward education requirements, completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations will be considered towards relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20- to 24-week courses will count as 6 months of experience; 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience). In some cases, foreign language proficiency may also be used to satisfy experience requirements; recent Interagency language Roundtable (ILR) scores are required to substantiate your proficiency level. The total of all experience equivalencies is capped at half of the required years of experience.

Location: Herndon, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3298

Title: S/W Q.A. Spec./App Tester – Expert
Location: Herndon, 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.

Opening for an Automated tester who will work as part of a small test team supporting multiple software applications in varying stages of deployment (from emerging technologies to legacy systems). This position requires knowledge of modern automated testing methodologies and technologies. The person in this role will be responsible for manual testing when the coding of an automated solution is impractical or not desirable. As the technology stack expands and grows, our team of testers may be required to work with the application developers to support performance/load testing to fully evaluate the application capabilities.

This position requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph on day one and is located in the Herndon area.
Minimum of 11 Years of relevant experience or 8 years with a Bachelors Degree – this is a MANDATORY REQUIREMENT and is not optional.

*Experience with API testing through Swagger
*Experience with SQL queries for data validation (Oracle, Postgres)
*Expert in Selenium WebDriver as well as other automated testing technologies such as Katalon Studio and Cucumber
*Emphasis of experience must be in the area of writing automated code (Java) as opposed to simply click and record
*Must be able to evaluate developer assignments, independently understand requirements, and engineer tests to evaluate best path scenario as well as probe for possible failure conditions
*Must know to use an IDE to code (ex – IntelliJ, Eclipse, NetBeans)
*Experience with interacting in a Linux environment (ex – Bash scripting, VI)
*Expertise in writing test plans, cases, procedures, scripts, and scenarios
*Demonstrated history with manual and automated test processes
*Ability to work well in a constantly evolving work environment
*Ensure the QA and testing approach references all known vulnerabilities and best practices
*Conduct and report testing using a repeatable process based on industry best practices
*Maintain and update the test environment
*Must have development skills, as automated testing is a lot of writing code.
* Solid hands-on experience testing experience with testing tools such as JMeter, Cypress, and /or Selenium.
Nice to have:
• Experience testing complex systems with external integration points
• Experience with unit test frameworks such as Junit, Mockito, Swagger, and Postman
• Must work well in a group environment and collaborate with team members
• Familiarity with Source code management and integration (ex – GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins)
• Experience in an Agile environment
This position requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph on day one and is located in the Herndon area.

Location: Saratoga Springs, Utah
Type: Contract
Job #3290

Title: Network Administrator
Location: Saratoga Springs, UT
Compensation Range: $160 -$180K
*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 searching for a Senior Network Administrator to perform configuration, monitoring, security and protection in a network (LAN/WAN) environment.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Must possess TS/SCI with appropriate poly
Candidates shall have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (CS), Information Systems, or Network Engineering and at least five (5) years of demonstrable experience in network (LAN/WAN) configuration, monitoring, security, and protection.
Or the individual shall have five (5) years of full time CS work that can be substituted for the Bachelor' s degree and at least five (5) years of demonstrable experience in network (LAN/WAN) configuration, monitoring, security, and protection.
**IAT Level II Certification Required**

Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3285

Title: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer/Policy
Location: Bethesda, MD
*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.

Education:
High School Diploma/GED + 12 Years
Associate Degree + 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree + 8 Years
Master's Degree + 6 Years
PhD + 4 Years

We are seeking an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer/Policy SME to support a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting the governance process. In this role, this person will work closely with the ODNI CDO & CAIO to create AI governance policy based on experience and real-world considerations and provide hands-on work dealing with AI models for prototyping, training, inference, and deployment. The customer is seeking a subject matter expert, creating and translating trend analyses, and facilitate stakeholder decision-making, policy, and governance pertaining to current and emerging AI technology.

The selected candidate should have experience in more than one of the requirements below:

Be an expert in the field of AI with an in-depth knowledge of AI architecture and development
Experience translating highly technical concepts into policy and governance documents
Have in depth experience with collaborating with various IC Partners on policy and governance
Have an expertise in one or more of the following subfields, or similar subfield: ethics, policy, or law pertaining to AI and emerging technology.
Be forward leaning, recommending necessary improvements to achieve the customer’s vision
Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI technologies
Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required
Bachelor's degree and ten (10) years or more of related experience; Master's degree and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and five (5) years or more experience
Experience establishing AI policy and governance documents for existing and emerging AI technology
5+ years collaborating with various Intel Community (IC) partners including non-DoD IC elements on information sharing
Experience with specific AI applications including NLP, LLM, GenAI, RAG, Agentic AI use cases
Experience in at least two of the following fields: AI development, AI architecture, AI policy, AI engineering, AI ethics & laws, and emerging technology
Experience collaborating with data scientists and other AI related stakeholders
Desired Skills:

Experience with Python, R, SQL, Jupyter, MLOps, AI/ML services (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Amazon Q, Azure ML Studio, CoPilot Studio, Google BigQuery, Oracle ML) leveraging cloud service provider(s) (e.g., AWS, Azure, Oracle, and Google)
Experience with designing, developing, and implementing AI models
Experience with optimizing and deploying AI solutions