Job Description Job Description Overview Principal Data Links and Communications Engineer LOCATION : Hanscom AFB, MA Salary Range : $145-$155,000 annually depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE : Top Secret/SCI TRAVEL: Limited, as needed Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Data Links and Communications Engineer for the EPASS Cyber and Networks Directorate (EPASS HN II) contract , supporting the Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/HNA) located at Hanscom AFB in Massachusetts . REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS: Must be a US Citizen Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance Knowledge and experience with Link 22 and tatical data links engineering DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS: 5 Years experience in software design and software requirements development Proficiency in C++ an Java Programming languages and development frameworks Proficiency in MBSE modeling, languages, and tools (DODAF, SysML, UML, Cameo) Networking and embedded mission systems experience Familiarity with government acquisition planning, tailoring and documentation (Acquisition Strategy Plan, Statement of Work, System Engineering Plan, User Agreements, Product Roadmap). ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Provide knowledge and experience in the development, integration, testing, and deployment of Air Force systems and their associated data links, to include definition of data link interoperability, interfaces, and verification and test assessment requirements. This includes interfacing with the Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), United States Air Force (USAF), United States Army, and Joint communities to ensure the data link communications capability complies with the applicable Federal Aviation Administration, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Service Acquisition Executive, Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), Damage Assessment and Casualty Report business and technical rules. Provide resources with knowledge and experience in Developmental and Operational test and Evaluation at the sub-system and system level. This includes interface with Air Combat Command, Air Force Command and Control Integration Center, Joint Interoperability Test Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, and all levels of the organizations that develop and manage the C3 and encryption key distribution infrastructure for controlling a networked system, providing technical advice on C4 issues, including pre-launch conditioning and planning, aircraft-weapon pre- and post-release communications, and real-time targeting. The Contractor shall advise and assist the program Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, Program Managers (PMs), and joint combined test team customers on performance, schedule, and cost issues with respect to planning, communications, and control. The contractor will perform other duties as assigned. The candidate may be called upon for knowledge and experience in the following specific areas: Combat Net Radio (CNR) Test and Demonstration include engineering support for interoperability testing weapon configurations with Threshold and Objective launch platforms/controllers and ground Joint Terminal Attack Controllers over Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) CNR and Link 22 communications. Joint Concept of Employment (CONEMP) Cryptologic Systems Link 16 Networking Interface Control Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DACAS) United States Message Text Format (USMTF) Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems (JINTACCS) RESPONSIBILITIES: Support defining and documenting specifications for network-enabled weapon systems to ensure Link 16 J11.X message interoperability Interface with DoD and non-DoD federal agencies to ensure the data link communications capability complies with the applicable regulations Interface with Air Force, other services and agencies in support of developing communications equipment and managing encryption infrastructure for controlling a networked system Provide technical advice on Command, Control and Communications (C3) issues, including pre-launch conditioning and planning, networked weapons, and real-time targeting Advise and assist the staff Engineers, IPT members, PMs, and test team customers on performance, schedule, and cost issues with respect to planning, communications, and control Support defining and documenting a set of Combat Net Radio (CNR) networking parameter configurations to provide the best balance between flexible implementation of capability and implementation impact on both existing and emerging weapon systems Provide engineering support for interoperability testing weapon configurations over UHF CNR and Link 16 Support developing, documenting, and presenting a Joint Concept of Employment (CONEMP) which is flexible, scalable, and compatible with communications via Military tactical data exchange network Support developing and documenting Joint Service approaches for integrating weapons into existing TDL environments Support development and documentation of Link 16 J11.X messages within the construct of a Joint Service CM strategy that will maintain interoperability between weapon systems and controllers while supporting a flexible CONEMP
09/27/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Overview Principal Data Links and Communications Engineer LOCATION : Hanscom AFB, MA Salary Range : $145-$155,000 annually depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE : Top Secret/SCI TRAVEL: Limited, as needed Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Data Links and Communications Engineer for the EPASS Cyber and Networks Directorate (EPASS HN II) contract , supporting the Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/HNA) located at Hanscom AFB in Massachusetts . REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS: Must be a US Citizen Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance Knowledge and experience with Link 22 and tatical data links engineering DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS: 5 Years experience in software design and software requirements development Proficiency in C++ an Java Programming languages and development frameworks Proficiency in MBSE modeling, languages, and tools (DODAF, SysML, UML, Cameo) Networking and embedded mission systems experience Familiarity with government acquisition planning, tailoring and documentation (Acquisition Strategy Plan, Statement of Work, System Engineering Plan, User Agreements, Product Roadmap). ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Provide knowledge and experience in the development, integration, testing, and deployment of Air Force systems and their associated data links, to include definition of data link interoperability, interfaces, and verification and test assessment requirements. This includes interfacing with the Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), United States Air Force (USAF), United States Army, and Joint communities to ensure the data link communications capability complies with the applicable Federal Aviation Administration, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Service Acquisition Executive, Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), Damage Assessment and Casualty Report business and technical rules. Provide resources with knowledge and experience in Developmental and Operational test and Evaluation at the sub-system and system level. This includes interface with Air Combat Command, Air Force Command and Control Integration Center, Joint Interoperability Test Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, and all levels of the organizations that develop and manage the C3 and encryption key distribution infrastructure for controlling a networked system, providing technical advice on C4 issues, including pre-launch conditioning and planning, aircraft-weapon pre- and post-release communications, and real-time targeting. The Contractor shall advise and assist the program Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, Program Managers (PMs), and joint combined test team customers on performance, schedule, and cost issues with respect to planning, communications, and control. The contractor will perform other duties as assigned. The candidate may be called upon for knowledge and experience in the following specific areas: Combat Net Radio (CNR) Test and Demonstration include engineering support for interoperability testing weapon configurations with Threshold and Objective launch platforms/controllers and ground Joint Terminal Attack Controllers over Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) CNR and Link 22 communications. Joint Concept of Employment (CONEMP) Cryptologic Systems Link 16 Networking Interface Control Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DACAS) United States Message Text Format (USMTF) Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems (JINTACCS) RESPONSIBILITIES: Support defining and documenting specifications for network-enabled weapon systems to ensure Link 16 J11.X message interoperability Interface with DoD and non-DoD federal agencies to ensure the data link communications capability complies with the applicable regulations Interface with Air Force, other services and agencies in support of developing communications equipment and managing encryption infrastructure for controlling a networked system Provide technical advice on Command, Control and Communications (C3) issues, including pre-launch conditioning and planning, networked weapons, and real-time targeting Advise and assist the staff Engineers, IPT members, PMs, and test team customers on performance, schedule, and cost issues with respect to planning, communications, and control Support defining and documenting a set of Combat Net Radio (CNR) networking parameter configurations to provide the best balance between flexible implementation of capability and implementation impact on both existing and emerging weapon systems Provide engineering support for interoperability testing weapon configurations over UHF CNR and Link 16 Support developing, documenting, and presenting a Joint Concept of Employment (CONEMP) which is flexible, scalable, and compatible with communications via Military tactical data exchange network Support developing and documenting Joint Service approaches for integrating weapons into existing TDL environments Support development and documentation of Link 16 J11.X messages within the construct of a Joint Service CM strategy that will maintain interoperability between weapon systems and controllers while supporting a flexible CONEMP
Job Description Job Description Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together. Principal ML Platform Engineer Lead the engineering of software that matters - driving AI automation for the world's largest enterprises. This role is based at our h eadquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian. About the Team Appian Engineering spans the full depth of our platform: from the foundational layers that power enterprise scale, to the AI capabilities redefining what automation can do. We operate in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on technical precision, continuous learning, and high code quality. By joining our team, you will solve real-world problems that directly shape how Appian delivers our AI-Powered Process Automation platform to enterprises around the world. The Opportunity As a Principal Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical linchpin for the team, bringing deep expertise in cloud-native architecture and a track record of influencing engineering direction beyond your immediate scope. Equipped with cutting-edge AI tooling, you will drive the design and delivery of high-complexity engineering solutions, set the technical bar for the team, and lead other engineers towards solutions of real complexity to ensure flawless Enterprise-Grade Orchestration. What You'll Do Develop Clean Software: Architect, build, and optimize high-performance software systems while maintaining a strong personal technical presence on the team. Lead Platform Modernization: Spearhead strategic technological changes and champion code refactoring efforts to keep the core Appian codebase cutting-edge, modern, and performant. Engineer with AI: Use AI coding tools fluently as a force multiplier: generating, reviewing, and critically evaluating AI-assisted code to ship faster without compromising quality or correctness. Lead Architecture & Delivery: Drive technical story breakdowns, acceptance criteria, and architectural design across complex, multi-tier application layers - from feature scoping through implementation. Optimize Performance & Scale: Manage product availability, latency, scalability, and efficiency by engineering deep reliability into our core software systems and performing advanced system tuning. Drive Engineering Excellence: Radiate development best practices across the department, perform meticulous code reviews on design and implementation, and build automation frameworks to prevent problem recurrence. Lead & Grow Engineers: Actively coach and mentor engineers at multiple levels, identify and close skill gaps on the team, and take ownership of accelerating the technical growth of those around you. Influence Technical Documentation: Share your expert domain knowledge regularly across the department, building a reputation as a vital resource and publishing high-quality content to Engineering's permanent documentation site. Required Qualifications Education: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a related technical/analytical discipline. (Equivalent experience is not accepted in lieu of a degree). Experience: 10+ years of relevant software development experience with a BS (or 8+ years of experience paired with a Master of Science in Computer Science or related field). Technical Mastery: Expert coding, scripting, and debugging proficiency in one or more core enterprise programming languages, specifically Java, Python, or Go. Domain Expertise: Deep working knowledge of distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and the ability to contribute meaningfully at a senior individual contributor level within that space. Cross-Team Influence: Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions and shape engineering practices beyond a single team or project scope. AI-Augmented Development: Demonstrated experience using AI coding assistants and a strong ability to evaluate, coach others on, and selectively apply AI-generated code in a production engineering context. Production Mastery: Proven experience developing, optimizing, and maintaining a high-volume, mission-critical production service environment. Communication & Alignment: Exceptional ability to communicate highly technical architectures verbally, visually, and in writing to diverse engineering audiences. Preferred Qualifications Cloud Architecture: Strong experience designing microservices, working with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and implementing modern CI/CD pipelines. Cloud Platforms: Deep experience developing and operating infrastructure across public cloud ecosystems, specifically AWS, Azure, and/or GCP. We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment. What We Equip You With High-Impact Autonomy: A leadership environment where you will have real ownership over your team's direction, the latitude to make meaningful decisions, and participation in broader Engineering discussions. New Hire Orientation: A robust onboarding experience designed to integrate you smoothly into our technology, culture, and leadership model so you can show up for your team from day one. Continuous Enablement: Access to premier learning resources and dedicated learning time focused on both your continued technical growth and your evolution as an engineering leader. Sponsored Certifications: Full corporate sponsorship for professional technical certifications to advance your engineering credentials. The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance. In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans. Base Salary Range $175,000-$325,000 USD Tools and Resources Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities. Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company. Benefits Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country-please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to. About Appian Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments . click apply for full job details
09/27/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together. Principal ML Platform Engineer Lead the engineering of software that matters - driving AI automation for the world's largest enterprises. This role is based at our h eadquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian. About the Team Appian Engineering spans the full depth of our platform: from the foundational layers that power enterprise scale, to the AI capabilities redefining what automation can do. We operate in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on technical precision, continuous learning, and high code quality. By joining our team, you will solve real-world problems that directly shape how Appian delivers our AI-Powered Process Automation platform to enterprises around the world. The Opportunity As a Principal Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical linchpin for the team, bringing deep expertise in cloud-native architecture and a track record of influencing engineering direction beyond your immediate scope. Equipped with cutting-edge AI tooling, you will drive the design and delivery of high-complexity engineering solutions, set the technical bar for the team, and lead other engineers towards solutions of real complexity to ensure flawless Enterprise-Grade Orchestration. What You'll Do Develop Clean Software: Architect, build, and optimize high-performance software systems while maintaining a strong personal technical presence on the team. Lead Platform Modernization: Spearhead strategic technological changes and champion code refactoring efforts to keep the core Appian codebase cutting-edge, modern, and performant. Engineer with AI: Use AI coding tools fluently as a force multiplier: generating, reviewing, and critically evaluating AI-assisted code to ship faster without compromising quality or correctness. Lead Architecture & Delivery: Drive technical story breakdowns, acceptance criteria, and architectural design across complex, multi-tier application layers - from feature scoping through implementation. Optimize Performance & Scale: Manage product availability, latency, scalability, and efficiency by engineering deep reliability into our core software systems and performing advanced system tuning. Drive Engineering Excellence: Radiate development best practices across the department, perform meticulous code reviews on design and implementation, and build automation frameworks to prevent problem recurrence. Lead & Grow Engineers: Actively coach and mentor engineers at multiple levels, identify and close skill gaps on the team, and take ownership of accelerating the technical growth of those around you. Influence Technical Documentation: Share your expert domain knowledge regularly across the department, building a reputation as a vital resource and publishing high-quality content to Engineering's permanent documentation site. Required Qualifications Education: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a related technical/analytical discipline. (Equivalent experience is not accepted in lieu of a degree). Experience: 10+ years of relevant software development experience with a BS (or 8+ years of experience paired with a Master of Science in Computer Science or related field). Technical Mastery: Expert coding, scripting, and debugging proficiency in one or more core enterprise programming languages, specifically Java, Python, or Go. Domain Expertise: Deep working knowledge of distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and the ability to contribute meaningfully at a senior individual contributor level within that space. Cross-Team Influence: Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions and shape engineering practices beyond a single team or project scope. AI-Augmented Development: Demonstrated experience using AI coding assistants and a strong ability to evaluate, coach others on, and selectively apply AI-generated code in a production engineering context. Production Mastery: Proven experience developing, optimizing, and maintaining a high-volume, mission-critical production service environment. Communication & Alignment: Exceptional ability to communicate highly technical architectures verbally, visually, and in writing to diverse engineering audiences. Preferred Qualifications Cloud Architecture: Strong experience designing microservices, working with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and implementing modern CI/CD pipelines. Cloud Platforms: Deep experience developing and operating infrastructure across public cloud ecosystems, specifically AWS, Azure, and/or GCP. We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment. What We Equip You With High-Impact Autonomy: A leadership environment where you will have real ownership over your team's direction, the latitude to make meaningful decisions, and participation in broader Engineering discussions. New Hire Orientation: A robust onboarding experience designed to integrate you smoothly into our technology, culture, and leadership model so you can show up for your team from day one. Continuous Enablement: Access to premier learning resources and dedicated learning time focused on both your continued technical growth and your evolution as an engineering leader. Sponsored Certifications: Full corporate sponsorship for professional technical certifications to advance your engineering credentials. The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance. In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans. Base Salary Range $175,000-$325,000 USD Tools and Resources Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities. Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company. Benefits Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country-please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to. About Appian Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments . click apply for full job details
Job Description Job Description PALO ALTO FIREWALL ENGINEER Position Description Description This is an opening for a Firewall Engineer/Team Lead to support a Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) program. This program provides transparent, interconnected systems and security supporting the DoS in successfully carrying out its U.S. foreign policy mission. DT provides enterprise architecture design, engineering, operations and maintenance support services for servers, networks, firewalls, and enterprise applications across the Department. Program is named "Vanguard" and is an IT consolidation consisting of the Department's servers, mainframes, network devices, network perimeter, anti-virus engineering, public key infrastructure (PKI)/biometrics/encryption, monitoring tools, telephony, mobile computing platform, virtual environment, and enclave design/security engineering. This is a firewall engineer position within the Vanguard 2025 program, providing general Tier II monitoring, configuration, and support to multiple firewalls and perimeter security systems. The position directly supports DoS on-site to provide perimeter security protection to over 80,000 customers globally. This is a hybrid position based out of Beltsville, MD with 3 days on-site. Shift is MIDs (11:00pm-7:30am), Sun-Thurs after training. During the 6-8 week training period, it will be 5 days on-site Mon-Fri (7:00am-3:30pm). Your responsibilities will include: Provides Tier 2 support in the monitoring, management, and troubleshooting of perimeter devices to include firewalls, proxies, and mail transport agents. Along with being a Team Lead for the MID shift. As the Lead you will be expectant to give a turnover of events for the past shift, create weekly Quad Chart, and be able to direct work to other firewall operations staff. Must be able to guide other staff on tasks assigned to the team. Review request for time off and stay in touch with the manager on all events happening on the shift. Monitor Service Now application for Firewall Operations incident and service requests. Implements firewall rules and policies, perform troubleshoots of firewall, email, and Proxy platforms for performance issues. Analyzes network traffic captures. Escalates issues as required to Tier 3 staff and monitors issues throughout a problem's life cycle. Performs recurring maintenance activities such as device reboots and software upgrades on perimeter devices. Records and reports on firewall operations, utilization, and maintenance. Collaborate across Bureaus and Agencies to implement and repair network changes as they relate to perimeter security devices. Support Diplomatic Security Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) by implementing block requests for IP's, Websites, and Email addresses. Update architecture diagrams using Visio. Monitor and perform health checks on multiple perimeter security devices. Draft, coordinate and publish outage notifications as required. Update shift logs and provide reports to leadership daily. Maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, and other working documents. Attend weekly teleconferences, onsite meetings, and participate in working groups as required. Qualifications Required Education & Experience BA degree and 6 years of experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree. In Depth experience using Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama monitoring tools to troubleshoot and configure a Firewall infrastructure. Strong understanding of networking, proxy, and packet filtering technologies. Minimum 5 years IT Customer Support experience (Tier I and/or Tier II). First-hand experience with supporting the monitoring and configuration of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure including Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies (StoneGate, Palo Alto, FortiGate, Azure Firewall, Cloudflare, Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA), A10 proxy devices). CLI experience preferred. Experienced in utilizing network monitoring tools such as Nagios and NeuralStar. Basic Microsoft Windows Server 2016 implementation and troubleshooting from a security/firewall perspective. Experienced with TCP/IP network implementation and troubleshooting. Required Clearance US Citizenship. An Interim Secret clearance is required to start work and requires eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Powered by JazzHR ZpLPHj5F0L
09/27/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description PALO ALTO FIREWALL ENGINEER Position Description Description This is an opening for a Firewall Engineer/Team Lead to support a Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) program. This program provides transparent, interconnected systems and security supporting the DoS in successfully carrying out its U.S. foreign policy mission. DT provides enterprise architecture design, engineering, operations and maintenance support services for servers, networks, firewalls, and enterprise applications across the Department. Program is named "Vanguard" and is an IT consolidation consisting of the Department's servers, mainframes, network devices, network perimeter, anti-virus engineering, public key infrastructure (PKI)/biometrics/encryption, monitoring tools, telephony, mobile computing platform, virtual environment, and enclave design/security engineering. This is a firewall engineer position within the Vanguard 2025 program, providing general Tier II monitoring, configuration, and support to multiple firewalls and perimeter security systems. The position directly supports DoS on-site to provide perimeter security protection to over 80,000 customers globally. This is a hybrid position based out of Beltsville, MD with 3 days on-site. Shift is MIDs (11:00pm-7:30am), Sun-Thurs after training. During the 6-8 week training period, it will be 5 days on-site Mon-Fri (7:00am-3:30pm). Your responsibilities will include: Provides Tier 2 support in the monitoring, management, and troubleshooting of perimeter devices to include firewalls, proxies, and mail transport agents. Along with being a Team Lead for the MID shift. As the Lead you will be expectant to give a turnover of events for the past shift, create weekly Quad Chart, and be able to direct work to other firewall operations staff. Must be able to guide other staff on tasks assigned to the team. Review request for time off and stay in touch with the manager on all events happening on the shift. Monitor Service Now application for Firewall Operations incident and service requests. Implements firewall rules and policies, perform troubleshoots of firewall, email, and Proxy platforms for performance issues. Analyzes network traffic captures. Escalates issues as required to Tier 3 staff and monitors issues throughout a problem's life cycle. Performs recurring maintenance activities such as device reboots and software upgrades on perimeter devices. Records and reports on firewall operations, utilization, and maintenance. Collaborate across Bureaus and Agencies to implement and repair network changes as they relate to perimeter security devices. Support Diplomatic Security Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) by implementing block requests for IP's, Websites, and Email addresses. Update architecture diagrams using Visio. Monitor and perform health checks on multiple perimeter security devices. Draft, coordinate and publish outage notifications as required. Update shift logs and provide reports to leadership daily. Maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, and other working documents. Attend weekly teleconferences, onsite meetings, and participate in working groups as required. Qualifications Required Education & Experience BA degree and 6 years of experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree. In Depth experience using Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama monitoring tools to troubleshoot and configure a Firewall infrastructure. Strong understanding of networking, proxy, and packet filtering technologies. Minimum 5 years IT Customer Support experience (Tier I and/or Tier II). First-hand experience with supporting the monitoring and configuration of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure including Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies (StoneGate, Palo Alto, FortiGate, Azure Firewall, Cloudflare, Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA), A10 proxy devices). CLI experience preferred. Experienced in utilizing network monitoring tools such as Nagios and NeuralStar. Basic Microsoft Windows Server 2016 implementation and troubleshooting from a security/firewall perspective. Experienced with TCP/IP network implementation and troubleshooting. Required Clearance US Citizenship. An Interim Secret clearance is required to start work and requires eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Powered by JazzHR ZpLPHj5F0L
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a System States and Controls Capability Lead (Staff Systems Engineer - Level 5) to join the team located in Roy UT, Bellevue NE, Huntsville, AL or Manhattan Beach, CA in support of the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force's sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM,) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure. What you will get to do: The Sentinel program has an exciting opportunity for a System States & Controls Capability Lead Staff Systems Engineer (Level 5) to join the Command Systems team leading activities including requirements definition / allocation, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability across the ground segment of the Sentinel Weapon System. Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following: Lead a small team of systems engineers to develop systems engineering artifacts across wing-wide maintenance, operations, initialize, fault detection, and shutdown capabilities Work with both technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature off-nominal system use cases and states deriving full-scope functionality for the wing and preliminary product selection and development Help develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure that they are properly represented in the model. Develop systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical). Contribute to system requirements development, management, and analysis. Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes (for model development, tool integration, and team integration). Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with 12 years of experience; or master's degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 8 years of experience Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years. Must have the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. 4 years of experience with requirements management/analysis/allocations 3 years of experience with Model-Based Engineering / Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBE/MBSE) practices, languages and/or tools such as Cameo, Rhapsody or MagicDraw 5 years of experience with one or more of the following: Command & Control (C2), physical security, cybersecurity, Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) systems/processes, communications systems, facility design, military aerospace development (e.g. Sentinel, Minute Man III, B-2, B-21 delivery systems) Preferred Qualifications: Active DoD Top Secret Clearance Demonstrated understanding of the Systems Engineering Vee Model 3+ years of experience in model-based systems engineering; thread-based system decomposition, requirements engineering, system modeling in SysML Experience in documenting Interface Control Documents, Interface Requirement Specifications, and Interface Description Documents Understanding of Object-Oriented Systems Engineering Methodology and systems thinking Excellent collaboration skills and experience working across product, design, and systems engineering teams with various stakeholder communities Proven technical leadership in designing, modeling, and verifying complex, hierarchical State Machines for distributed, real-time command and control architectures. This includes defining clear, deterministic state transitions for critical mission sequences (e.g., Power-On, Daily Monitoring, Targeting/Planning, Countdown, Launch, Abort, and Shutdown) Extensive experience developing automated FDIR frameworks and Built-In Test (BIT) strategies (Periodic, Initiated, and Continuous) for high-consequence systems. This includes leveraging fault-tree analysis to design algorithms that isolate anomalous behavior down to the specific LRU or software. Demonstrated understanding of the systematic challenges of distributed system synchronization - specifically how a network of geographically separated ground nodes initially coordinates clocks, shares state telemetry, loads cryptographic keys, and handles simultaneous, secure shutdowns Experience with ICBM weapon system engineering and integration Experience with complex system development on large programs As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: - Medical, Dental & Vision coverage - 401k - Educational Assistance - Life Insurance - Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions - Paid Time Off - Health & Wellness Resources - Employee Discounts This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/27/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a System States and Controls Capability Lead (Staff Systems Engineer - Level 5) to join the team located in Roy UT, Bellevue NE, Huntsville, AL or Manhattan Beach, CA in support of the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force's sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM,) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure. What you will get to do: The Sentinel program has an exciting opportunity for a System States & Controls Capability Lead Staff Systems Engineer (Level 5) to join the Command Systems team leading activities including requirements definition / allocation, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability across the ground segment of the Sentinel Weapon System. Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following: Lead a small team of systems engineers to develop systems engineering artifacts across wing-wide maintenance, operations, initialize, fault detection, and shutdown capabilities Work with both technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature off-nominal system use cases and states deriving full-scope functionality for the wing and preliminary product selection and development Help develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure that they are properly represented in the model. Develop systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical). Contribute to system requirements development, management, and analysis. Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes (for model development, tool integration, and team integration). Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with 12 years of experience; or master's degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 8 years of experience Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years. Must have the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. 4 years of experience with requirements management/analysis/allocations 3 years of experience with Model-Based Engineering / Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBE/MBSE) practices, languages and/or tools such as Cameo, Rhapsody or MagicDraw 5 years of experience with one or more of the following: Command & Control (C2), physical security, cybersecurity, Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) systems/processes, communications systems, facility design, military aerospace development (e.g. Sentinel, Minute Man III, B-2, B-21 delivery systems) Preferred Qualifications: Active DoD Top Secret Clearance Demonstrated understanding of the Systems Engineering Vee Model 3+ years of experience in model-based systems engineering; thread-based system decomposition, requirements engineering, system modeling in SysML Experience in documenting Interface Control Documents, Interface Requirement Specifications, and Interface Description Documents Understanding of Object-Oriented Systems Engineering Methodology and systems thinking Excellent collaboration skills and experience working across product, design, and systems engineering teams with various stakeholder communities Proven technical leadership in designing, modeling, and verifying complex, hierarchical State Machines for distributed, real-time command and control architectures. This includes defining clear, deterministic state transitions for critical mission sequences (e.g., Power-On, Daily Monitoring, Targeting/Planning, Countdown, Launch, Abort, and Shutdown) Extensive experience developing automated FDIR frameworks and Built-In Test (BIT) strategies (Periodic, Initiated, and Continuous) for high-consequence systems. This includes leveraging fault-tree analysis to design algorithms that isolate anomalous behavior down to the specific LRU or software. Demonstrated understanding of the systematic challenges of distributed system synchronization - specifically how a network of geographically separated ground nodes initially coordinates clocks, shares state telemetry, loads cryptographic keys, and handles simultaneous, secure shutdowns Experience with ICBM weapon system engineering and integration Experience with complex system development on large programs As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: - Medical, Dental & Vision coverage - 401k - Educational Assistance - Life Insurance - Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions - Paid Time Off - Health & Wellness Resources - Employee Discounts This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Job Description Job Description ATFM Analyst / Strategist CGH Technologies, Inc. (CGH) is a business solutions firm specializing in Data Management, Software Engineering, and Business Intelligence. Based in the Washington, D.C. corridor, CGH supports government, commercial, and international clients with management consulting, software development, infrastructure and facilities support, and program management for large, complex operational environments. CGH has an exciting opportunity for an Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) Analyst / Strategist to join our team supporting the FAA's PERTI program. Position Overview The ATFM Analyst / Strategist provides operational analysis, advanced planning, and customer support for the PERTI contract. This position works closely with FAA personnel, aviation stakeholders, meteorologists, field facilities, and other operational partners to analyze conditions across the National Airspace System (NAS), identify potential constraints, and support the development and communication of strategic traffic management plans. This is a mission-critical position supporting a 24/7/365 operational environment. Key Responsibilities Schedule and support OPS and PERTI webinars. Review, analyze, and maintain OPSNET, NAS Daily, and other operational reports. Analyze weather products, Technical Operations data, system impact reports, traffic demand, and other potential constraints to develop PERTI advanced planning content. Collaborate with National Aviation Meteorologists to review forecast en route and terminal conditions, outlooks, maps, and potential operational impacts. Develop, review, and conduct daily collaborative advanced planning webinars and supporting PDF materials. Prepare, finalize, distribute, and upload advanced planning documents to FAA systems and websites. Provide direct support to the National Operations Manager (NOM) and Planner during planning webinars, including presentation preparation, slide updates, call-list management, log entries, and advisories. Coordinate with NAV CANADA regarding potential constraints, CAN routes, and other cross-border operational considerations. Manage Zoom webinar registration, information sharing, attendee reporting, and scheduling. Coordinate with field facilities, airlines, aviation representatives, and DDSO offices regarding SIRs, construction, weather, and other events that may affect NAS operations. Coordinate with ATCSCC Space Operations regarding launch and recovery activities, including potential NAS impacts, NOTAM information, and development of supporting graphics. Conduct VACAPES next-day planning conferences with ZDC, Giantkiller, ZBW, and ZNY when required. Develop materials and participate in weekly CADENA web conferences. Prepare daily summaries of significant NAS activity. Provide same-day, prior-day, next-day, historical, demand, and Traffic Management Initiative (TMI) analysis in response to operational needs and ad hoc NOM requests. Compile and complete the daily PERTI plan review and distribute it to appropriate stakeholders and managers. Provide training and briefings to new NTMOs on PERTI responsibilities, tools, processes, and planning fundamentals. Provide coaching, feedback, and mentoring to NTMOs training on operational planner and PERTI responsibilities. Support the development and continuous improvement of operational and planning tools, processes, and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS Experience 3+ years of demonstrated hands-on experience in an Analyst/Strategist or related role. Experience supporting complex, time-sensitive aviation or operational environments is preferred. Education Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline preferred. Technical & Computer Skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to review, interpret, and communicate operational and technical information. Ability to analyze multiple sources of data and translate findings into clear, actionable planning information. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities U.S. Citizen or person with valid U.S. Work Visa who has lived in the U.S. for three or more years. Must be available for shift work (day, swing, evening) as the team operates 24x7x365, including holidays. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Must be highly organized, reliable, and possess excellent time-management skills. Must be a team player with a proactive work style. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and perform effectively in a fast-paced, mission-critical operational environment. Ability to work effectively with government customers, operational personnel, and aviation industry stakeholders. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this position, the individual is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse for several hours each day. Occasional light lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required. Government Eligibility Candidates selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements. Compensation The hiring range for this position is $150K - $160K/year based on relevant experience and position requirements as determined by the customer parameters. Benefits CGH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Short- and long-term disability insurance Life insurance Commuter benefits Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401(k) retirement plan Paid holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) Join the CGH Team If you are an analytical, collaborative aviation professional who thrives in a dynamic operational environment and wants to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the National Airspace System, we encourage you to apply. CGH Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
09/27/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description ATFM Analyst / Strategist CGH Technologies, Inc. (CGH) is a business solutions firm specializing in Data Management, Software Engineering, and Business Intelligence. Based in the Washington, D.C. corridor, CGH supports government, commercial, and international clients with management consulting, software development, infrastructure and facilities support, and program management for large, complex operational environments. CGH has an exciting opportunity for an Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) Analyst / Strategist to join our team supporting the FAA's PERTI program. Position Overview The ATFM Analyst / Strategist provides operational analysis, advanced planning, and customer support for the PERTI contract. This position works closely with FAA personnel, aviation stakeholders, meteorologists, field facilities, and other operational partners to analyze conditions across the National Airspace System (NAS), identify potential constraints, and support the development and communication of strategic traffic management plans. This is a mission-critical position supporting a 24/7/365 operational environment. Key Responsibilities Schedule and support OPS and PERTI webinars. Review, analyze, and maintain OPSNET, NAS Daily, and other operational reports. Analyze weather products, Technical Operations data, system impact reports, traffic demand, and other potential constraints to develop PERTI advanced planning content. Collaborate with National Aviation Meteorologists to review forecast en route and terminal conditions, outlooks, maps, and potential operational impacts. Develop, review, and conduct daily collaborative advanced planning webinars and supporting PDF materials. Prepare, finalize, distribute, and upload advanced planning documents to FAA systems and websites. Provide direct support to the National Operations Manager (NOM) and Planner during planning webinars, including presentation preparation, slide updates, call-list management, log entries, and advisories. Coordinate with NAV CANADA regarding potential constraints, CAN routes, and other cross-border operational considerations. Manage Zoom webinar registration, information sharing, attendee reporting, and scheduling. Coordinate with field facilities, airlines, aviation representatives, and DDSO offices regarding SIRs, construction, weather, and other events that may affect NAS operations. Coordinate with ATCSCC Space Operations regarding launch and recovery activities, including potential NAS impacts, NOTAM information, and development of supporting graphics. Conduct VACAPES next-day planning conferences with ZDC, Giantkiller, ZBW, and ZNY when required. Develop materials and participate in weekly CADENA web conferences. Prepare daily summaries of significant NAS activity. Provide same-day, prior-day, next-day, historical, demand, and Traffic Management Initiative (TMI) analysis in response to operational needs and ad hoc NOM requests. Compile and complete the daily PERTI plan review and distribute it to appropriate stakeholders and managers. Provide training and briefings to new NTMOs on PERTI responsibilities, tools, processes, and planning fundamentals. Provide coaching, feedback, and mentoring to NTMOs training on operational planner and PERTI responsibilities. Support the development and continuous improvement of operational and planning tools, processes, and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS Experience 3+ years of demonstrated hands-on experience in an Analyst/Strategist or related role. Experience supporting complex, time-sensitive aviation or operational environments is preferred. Education Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline preferred. Technical & Computer Skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to review, interpret, and communicate operational and technical information. Ability to analyze multiple sources of data and translate findings into clear, actionable planning information. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities U.S. Citizen or person with valid U.S. Work Visa who has lived in the U.S. for three or more years. Must be available for shift work (day, swing, evening) as the team operates 24x7x365, including holidays. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Must be highly organized, reliable, and possess excellent time-management skills. Must be a team player with a proactive work style. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and perform effectively in a fast-paced, mission-critical operational environment. Ability to work effectively with government customers, operational personnel, and aviation industry stakeholders. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this position, the individual is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse for several hours each day. Occasional light lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required. Government Eligibility Candidates selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements. Compensation The hiring range for this position is $150K - $160K/year based on relevant experience and position requirements as determined by the customer parameters. Benefits CGH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Short- and long-term disability insurance Life insurance Commuter benefits Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401(k) retirement plan Paid holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) Join the CGH Team If you are an analytical, collaborative aviation professional who thrives in a dynamic operational environment and wants to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the National Airspace System, we encourage you to apply. CGH Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Job Description Job Description Overview Configuration Manager WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, (Bedford, MA) Salary Range: $105-115,000.00 depen ding on experience, certifications, and qualifications JOB STATUS: Full-Time; Salaried SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret clearance required at time of hiring Astrion has an opportunity for a Configuration Manager to directly support the Cyberspace Security and Control System (CSCS) program, which is within the C3I and Infrastructure Division (AFLCMC/HNI) and located at Hanscom AFB, MA. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline, three of which must be in the DoD OR, seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, five of which must be in the DoD. PREFERRED QUALIFITICATIONS/SKILLS: IT CM experience within the DoD environment Experience performing hardware and software configuration audits Experience performing the technical/administrative activities necessary to manage CM tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, and media labeling. Experience producing release notes and CM reports An in-depth understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Change Control Board, and change control documentation Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments Experience developing briefings for management Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle Ability to enter and manipulate data in a database Strong attention to detail Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task Ability to work independently and with a team Experience in MS Office Suite software require RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in developing and administering CM plans; maintaining design traceability and integrity; convening and managing change boards; and preparing for and attending major events such as, but not limited to, Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Physical Configuration Audits, Functional Configuration Audits, and Configuration Control Boards. Provide configuration and CDRL data manager (CM/DM), quality assurance, program/project, requirements analysis, risk management, and software engineering support services in accordance with the program's Configuration Management (CM) Plan, Air Force SEAM CM processes, program development/sustainment contracts, and PMO practices. Support activities will range across the CM, quality assurance, program/project, requirements analysis, risk management, and software engineering activities outlined in the task order PWS. Activities will vary depending upon the current activities of the program/system, scope of the current development/sustainment cycle, and other corporate and program initiatives. The individual must have progressive experience in managing configuration of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits to enable Government ownership of the program technical baseline. The individual must have skills and experience necessary to perform the following tasks: Provide CM of all relevant program artifacts Archive acquisition documentation Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor's CM program and data deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance Maintain CM files including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting records Convene and manage the Configuration Control Boards, Technical Review Boards, and record approved changes and results Participate in cross-functional change control boards to evaluate proposed changes. Review and analyze proposed changes to ensure operational and sustainment capabilities are not adversely affected by the changes Review the Configuration Control Board membership list for currency and completeness. Support Engineering Assessments Prepare for, conduct, and/or support major audits such as Physical Configuration Audits and Functional Configuration Audits Record and maintain assessment and audit findings, minutes, and action items Report the Development/Sustainment 's data delivery status Support pre- and post-contract award data reviews Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor's conformance to CDRL requirements Process Government and development/sustainment Contractor correspondence. Support the establishment of workflows Track data item deliverables and responses Support development/sustainment of paper and automated archival systems of all covered documentation Work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, draftsmen and design/manufacturing engineers in an integrated product team environment Develop and administer CM plans Maintain design traceability and integrity Assist the Government with configuration control for IT systems. This shall include configuration planning, data analysis, maintenance of configuration documentation and data, and maintaining inventory/configuration status Manage configurations of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits. The Contractor must have skills and experience necessary to work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, and design engineers in an integrated product team environment Support review boards via meeting attendance and capture meeting minutes including the Configuration Control Board Track Change Requests and Discrepancy Reports/Problem Reports Ensure integrity of the baseline including major releases, minor releases, patches, and software maintenance Provide Quality Assurance checks on system baselines Support Licensing tasks and packaging and delivering of software to users Maintain the CM library and software repository Manage and control product baselines Recommend and document comprehensive CM plans for software, hardware, firmware, and peripherals for IT systems Analyze data and prepare plans and briefings in support of software-driven systems Perform studies and monitoring effectiveness of CM plans to identify potential and existing problems and make recommendations for resolution Audit and review IT system configurations Control the configuration of IT systems Identify and maintain all baselines Oversee the CM USAP Self Inspection Checklists, input results in MICT Create and maintain revisions to the CDRL packages Prepare and issue Data Calls Convene, manage, and participate in Data Requirements Review Boards and record approved requirements Receive and distribute CDRL data deliverables Maintain distribution lists of points of contact (POCs) of CDRL data deliverable for program's method of transmittal (i.e., a common mailbox, Integrated Digital Environment, CD-ROM, etc.) Ensure integrity of CDRL justification forms Monitor Contractor compliance of CDRL data deliverables Provide CM/DM input into all program documentation. Hanscom Campaign
09/27/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Overview Configuration Manager WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, (Bedford, MA) Salary Range: $105-115,000.00 depen ding on experience, certifications, and qualifications JOB STATUS: Full-Time; Salaried SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret clearance required at time of hiring Astrion has an opportunity for a Configuration Manager to directly support the Cyberspace Security and Control System (CSCS) program, which is within the C3I and Infrastructure Division (AFLCMC/HNI) and located at Hanscom AFB, MA. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline, three of which must be in the DoD OR, seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, five of which must be in the DoD. PREFERRED QUALIFITICATIONS/SKILLS: IT CM experience within the DoD environment Experience performing hardware and software configuration audits Experience performing the technical/administrative activities necessary to manage CM tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, and media labeling. Experience producing release notes and CM reports An in-depth understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Change Control Board, and change control documentation Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments Experience developing briefings for management Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle Ability to enter and manipulate data in a database Strong attention to detail Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task Ability to work independently and with a team Experience in MS Office Suite software require RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in developing and administering CM plans; maintaining design traceability and integrity; convening and managing change boards; and preparing for and attending major events such as, but not limited to, Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Physical Configuration Audits, Functional Configuration Audits, and Configuration Control Boards. Provide configuration and CDRL data manager (CM/DM), quality assurance, program/project, requirements analysis, risk management, and software engineering support services in accordance with the program's Configuration Management (CM) Plan, Air Force SEAM CM processes, program development/sustainment contracts, and PMO practices. Support activities will range across the CM, quality assurance, program/project, requirements analysis, risk management, and software engineering activities outlined in the task order PWS. Activities will vary depending upon the current activities of the program/system, scope of the current development/sustainment cycle, and other corporate and program initiatives. The individual must have progressive experience in managing configuration of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits to enable Government ownership of the program technical baseline. The individual must have skills and experience necessary to perform the following tasks: Provide CM of all relevant program artifacts Archive acquisition documentation Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor's CM program and data deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance Maintain CM files including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting records Convene and manage the Configuration Control Boards, Technical Review Boards, and record approved changes and results Participate in cross-functional change control boards to evaluate proposed changes. Review and analyze proposed changes to ensure operational and sustainment capabilities are not adversely affected by the changes Review the Configuration Control Board membership list for currency and completeness. Support Engineering Assessments Prepare for, conduct, and/or support major audits such as Physical Configuration Audits and Functional Configuration Audits Record and maintain assessment and audit findings, minutes, and action items Report the Development/Sustainment 's data delivery status Support pre- and post-contract award data reviews Review and analyze the development/sustainment Contractor's conformance to CDRL requirements Process Government and development/sustainment Contractor correspondence. Support the establishment of workflows Track data item deliverables and responses Support development/sustainment of paper and automated archival systems of all covered documentation Work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, draftsmen and design/manufacturing engineers in an integrated product team environment Develop and administer CM plans Maintain design traceability and integrity Assist the Government with configuration control for IT systems. This shall include configuration planning, data analysis, maintenance of configuration documentation and data, and maintaining inventory/configuration status Manage configurations of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits. The Contractor must have skills and experience necessary to work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, and design engineers in an integrated product team environment Support review boards via meeting attendance and capture meeting minutes including the Configuration Control Board Track Change Requests and Discrepancy Reports/Problem Reports Ensure integrity of the baseline including major releases, minor releases, patches, and software maintenance Provide Quality Assurance checks on system baselines Support Licensing tasks and packaging and delivering of software to users Maintain the CM library and software repository Manage and control product baselines Recommend and document comprehensive CM plans for software, hardware, firmware, and peripherals for IT systems Analyze data and prepare plans and briefings in support of software-driven systems Perform studies and monitoring effectiveness of CM plans to identify potential and existing problems and make recommendations for resolution Audit and review IT system configurations Control the configuration of IT systems Identify and maintain all baselines Oversee the CM USAP Self Inspection Checklists, input results in MICT Create and maintain revisions to the CDRL packages Prepare and issue Data Calls Convene, manage, and participate in Data Requirements Review Boards and record approved requirements Receive and distribute CDRL data deliverables Maintain distribution lists of points of contact (POCs) of CDRL data deliverable for program's method of transmittal (i.e., a common mailbox, Integrated Digital Environment, CD-ROM, etc.) Ensure integrity of CDRL justification forms Monitor Contractor compliance of CDRL data deliverables Provide CM/DM input into all program documentation. Hanscom Campaign
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Machine Learning Operations Engineer Location: Dallas, Texas Type: Contract To Hire Visa : USC, GC, EAD (Only W2, No Sponsorship) Responsibilities Optimize and maintain large-scale feature engineering pipelines using PySpark, Pandas, and PyArrow on Hadoop-based infrastructure. Refactor and modularize ML codebases to enhance reusability, maintainability, and performance. Collaborate with platform teams on compute capacity planning, resource allocation, and system upgrades. Integrate with existing model serving frameworks to support testing, deployment, and rollback processes. Monitor and troubleshoot production ML pipelines, ensuring high reliability, low latency, and cost efficiency. Contribute to internal ML platforms by sharing insights, proposing improvements, and documenting best practices. Build near real-time ML pipelines using Kafka and Spark Streaming. Work with AWS and SageMaker MLOps ecosystem. Requirements 6+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or MLOps roles. Strong programming expertise in Python, with hands-on experience in Pandas, PySpark, and PyArrow. Deep understanding of the Hadoop ecosystem, distributed computing, and performance tuning. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and best practices in ML environments. Hands-on experience with monitoring tools for ML pipeline health and performance. Strong collaboration skills with experience working in cross-functional teams (platform, data science, engineering). Experience contributing to or building internal MLOps frameworks/platforms. Familiarity with SLURM clusters or other distributed job schedulers. Exposure to Kafka, Spark Streaming, or other real-time data processing technologies. Understanding of ML lifecycle management, including versioning, deployment, and drift detection. - KB1 Ref: Pittsburgh
09/27/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Machine Learning Operations Engineer Location: Dallas, Texas Type: Contract To Hire Visa : USC, GC, EAD (Only W2, No Sponsorship) Responsibilities Optimize and maintain large-scale feature engineering pipelines using PySpark, Pandas, and PyArrow on Hadoop-based infrastructure. Refactor and modularize ML codebases to enhance reusability, maintainability, and performance. Collaborate with platform teams on compute capacity planning, resource allocation, and system upgrades. Integrate with existing model serving frameworks to support testing, deployment, and rollback processes. Monitor and troubleshoot production ML pipelines, ensuring high reliability, low latency, and cost efficiency. Contribute to internal ML platforms by sharing insights, proposing improvements, and documenting best practices. Build near real-time ML pipelines using Kafka and Spark Streaming. Work with AWS and SageMaker MLOps ecosystem. Requirements 6+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or MLOps roles. Strong programming expertise in Python, with hands-on experience in Pandas, PySpark, and PyArrow. Deep understanding of the Hadoop ecosystem, distributed computing, and performance tuning. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and best practices in ML environments. Hands-on experience with monitoring tools for ML pipeline health and performance. Strong collaboration skills with experience working in cross-functional teams (platform, data science, engineering). Experience contributing to or building internal MLOps frameworks/platforms. Familiarity with SLURM clusters or other distributed job schedulers. Exposure to Kafka, Spark Streaming, or other real-time data processing technologies. Understanding of ML lifecycle management, including versioning, deployment, and drift detection. - KB1 Ref: Pittsburgh
You will work on developing at-scale software solutions to manage the manufacturing environments at board and server level test. You will work together with other engineering teams to unify testing solutions between manufacturing and data center operations groups. You will develop and maintain the test deployment and distribution systems to ensure that our manufacturing partners have access to appropriate versions of our software as soon as it's available. You will respond to new issues raised by our manufacturing partners, analyze logs and failures, and then develop and deploy solutions to those issues. You will develop documentation as well as testing and debug procedures for our manufacturing partners to follow. Key job responsibilities Develop, validate and deploy test infrastructure mechanisms into manufacturing environments globally Design and manage scaled fleets of custom test equipment, ensuring optimal performance and maintenance Architect and develop data processing solutions using internal cloud services to collect, analyze, and manage manufacturing test data Drive manufacturing test infrastructure unification efforts between lab and production environments Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust automation solutions
09/26/2026
Full time
You will work on developing at-scale software solutions to manage the manufacturing environments at board and server level test. You will work together with other engineering teams to unify testing solutions between manufacturing and data center operations groups. You will develop and maintain the test deployment and distribution systems to ensure that our manufacturing partners have access to appropriate versions of our software as soon as it's available. You will respond to new issues raised by our manufacturing partners, analyze logs and failures, and then develop and deploy solutions to those issues. You will develop documentation as well as testing and debug procedures for our manufacturing partners to follow. Key job responsibilities Develop, validate and deploy test infrastructure mechanisms into manufacturing environments globally Design and manage scaled fleets of custom test equipment, ensuring optimal performance and maintenance Architect and develop data processing solutions using internal cloud services to collect, analyze, and manage manufacturing test data Drive manufacturing test infrastructure unification efforts between lab and production environments Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust automation solutions
Job Description Job Description Omitron is seeking a Configuration Manager to support the CROWN effort in Colorado Springs, CO. This role owns configuration management across the CROWN lifecycle, from establishing CM planning and configuration identification through baseline management, change control, configuration status accounting, verification, and audit. The Configuration Manager is responsible for ensuring CROWN's hardware, software, network configurations, technical documentation, and associated configuration items remain controlled, traceable, reproducible, and auditable throughout the system lifecycle. This role requires someone capable of building and owning CM structure where it does not yet exist and maintaining that discipline within an evolving, Agile-driven technical environment. The ideal candidate can establish configuration baselines, operate a Change Control Board (CCB), maintain configuration status accounting, control changes across hardware and software components, and coordinate with Omitron and Government stakeholders to ensure configuration integrity throughout development, deployment, operations, and sustainment. The Configuration Manager will work closely with systems engineering, network engineering, software, cybersecurity, installation, operations, logistics, and program management personnel to ensure that the approved configuration accurately reflects what is designed, tested, deployed, and operating in the field. Key Responsibilities Develop and document the life cycle of CM planning, including program milestones and schedules to monitor CM status. Implement an internal CM system to manage all configuration documentation, physical media, and system components (hardware and software). Ensure CM practices cover engineering, implementation, and testing environments in accordance with evolving requirements. Implement change control guidelines for managing updates to project baselines and associated documentation. Establish and facilitate a Change Control Board (CCB) to review and approve changes. Track and maintain configuration baselines for each Prime Mission Product, including Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) components. Coordinate CM activities with Omitron and government stakeholders to ensure compliance with Agile product development processes and government requirements. Work closely with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations personnel to ensure configuration traceability, auditability, and consistent documentation across CROWN's lifecycle. Coordinate with installation and operations teams to ensure fielded system configurations accurately reflect approved baselines and as-built documentation. Conduct or support Functional Configuration Audits (FCA), Physical Configuration Audits (PCA), baseline reviews, and internal CM audits as applicable. Continuously improve CM processes as CROWN capabilities, deployments, and operational requirements evolve. Required Qualifications US citizenship required Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance. Education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 6+ years of relevant experience in configuration management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing CM plans, baselines, and change control processes for a complex technical program. Experience establishing or facilitating a Change Control Board (CCB) or equivalent change management process. Strong coordination and documentation skills, with the ability to work across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams and with government stakeholders. Experience with version control, release management, or software configuration management concepts. Experience identifying and managing Configuration Items across hardware, software, firmware, and technical documentation. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting DoD, Space Force, NRO, or other federal/IC programs. Familiarity with Agile product development processes and how CM practices adapt within an Agile environment. Industry certifications in configuration management (e.g., CMPIC, ITIL) or related disciplines. Familiarity with the CROWN program or similar network/systems delivery initiatives. Industry certification in configuration management or related disciplines, such as CMPIC, CM2, ITIL, or equivalent. Experience managing configuration for enterprise networks, distributed systems, mission systems, or other complex IT infrastructure. Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, technical expertise, certifications, security clearance, geographic location, internal equity, market conditions, contract requirements, and other factors. Benefits include: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance HSA or FSA accounts Company paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance Paid Federal Holidays Paid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave Parental Leave 401k with company match Supplemental Insurance options like AFLAC Professional Development Reimbursement Voluntary Life Insurance Company Overview: Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for both civilian and military aerospace programs. Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a full benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer. At Omitron, we believe that a workplace that fosters innovation and collaboration will be a successful one. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Per Title VII, our hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and experience, in accordance with our commitment to equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination policies. We welcome all individuals who share our passion for excellence and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We also support a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our workplace initiatives are open to all and designed to create a culture of belonging for everyone. E-Verify Participation. Powered by JazzHR KBcXtmP5bX
09/26/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Omitron is seeking a Configuration Manager to support the CROWN effort in Colorado Springs, CO. This role owns configuration management across the CROWN lifecycle, from establishing CM planning and configuration identification through baseline management, change control, configuration status accounting, verification, and audit. The Configuration Manager is responsible for ensuring CROWN's hardware, software, network configurations, technical documentation, and associated configuration items remain controlled, traceable, reproducible, and auditable throughout the system lifecycle. This role requires someone capable of building and owning CM structure where it does not yet exist and maintaining that discipline within an evolving, Agile-driven technical environment. The ideal candidate can establish configuration baselines, operate a Change Control Board (CCB), maintain configuration status accounting, control changes across hardware and software components, and coordinate with Omitron and Government stakeholders to ensure configuration integrity throughout development, deployment, operations, and sustainment. The Configuration Manager will work closely with systems engineering, network engineering, software, cybersecurity, installation, operations, logistics, and program management personnel to ensure that the approved configuration accurately reflects what is designed, tested, deployed, and operating in the field. Key Responsibilities Develop and document the life cycle of CM planning, including program milestones and schedules to monitor CM status. Implement an internal CM system to manage all configuration documentation, physical media, and system components (hardware and software). Ensure CM practices cover engineering, implementation, and testing environments in accordance with evolving requirements. Implement change control guidelines for managing updates to project baselines and associated documentation. Establish and facilitate a Change Control Board (CCB) to review and approve changes. Track and maintain configuration baselines for each Prime Mission Product, including Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) components. Coordinate CM activities with Omitron and government stakeholders to ensure compliance with Agile product development processes and government requirements. Work closely with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations personnel to ensure configuration traceability, auditability, and consistent documentation across CROWN's lifecycle. Coordinate with installation and operations teams to ensure fielded system configurations accurately reflect approved baselines and as-built documentation. Conduct or support Functional Configuration Audits (FCA), Physical Configuration Audits (PCA), baseline reviews, and internal CM audits as applicable. Continuously improve CM processes as CROWN capabilities, deployments, and operational requirements evolve. Required Qualifications US citizenship required Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance. Education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 6+ years of relevant experience in configuration management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing CM plans, baselines, and change control processes for a complex technical program. Experience establishing or facilitating a Change Control Board (CCB) or equivalent change management process. Strong coordination and documentation skills, with the ability to work across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams and with government stakeholders. Experience with version control, release management, or software configuration management concepts. Experience identifying and managing Configuration Items across hardware, software, firmware, and technical documentation. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting DoD, Space Force, NRO, or other federal/IC programs. Familiarity with Agile product development processes and how CM practices adapt within an Agile environment. Industry certifications in configuration management (e.g., CMPIC, ITIL) or related disciplines. Familiarity with the CROWN program or similar network/systems delivery initiatives. Industry certification in configuration management or related disciplines, such as CMPIC, CM2, ITIL, or equivalent. Experience managing configuration for enterprise networks, distributed systems, mission systems, or other complex IT infrastructure. Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, technical expertise, certifications, security clearance, geographic location, internal equity, market conditions, contract requirements, and other factors. Benefits include: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance HSA or FSA accounts Company paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance Paid Federal Holidays Paid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave Parental Leave 401k with company match Supplemental Insurance options like AFLAC Professional Development Reimbursement Voluntary Life Insurance Company Overview: Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for both civilian and military aerospace programs. Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a full benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer. At Omitron, we believe that a workplace that fosters innovation and collaboration will be a successful one. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Per Title VII, our hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and experience, in accordance with our commitment to equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination policies. We welcome all individuals who share our passion for excellence and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We also support a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our workplace initiatives are open to all and designed to create a culture of belonging for everyone. E-Verify Participation. Powered by JazzHR KBcXtmP5bX
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking Security Control Assessor/Representatives (SCA/Rs) to lead security control assessments across high-priority projects. Working at the intersection of cybersecurity engineering, cloud architecture, and DevSecOps prototyping, you will evaluate security controls for cutting-edge AI/LLM technologies across multiple classification levels. This position is ideal for a pragmatic cloud assessor or SCAR who excels in fast-paced DevSecOps environments, understands AWS cloud security, and is eager to shape the cybersecurity posture of next-generation DoD AI capabilities.This position will be based out of Arlington, VA. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities Execute formal SCA/R duties. Lead security assessment efforts, establishing reusable security playbooks and assessment frameworks for rapid AI deployment into enterprise workflows. Evaluate technical control effectiveness across AWS cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps pipelines, microservices, containerized workloads, and GenAI/LLM application stacks. Partner directly with cybersecurity engineering and DevSecOps prototyping teams to integrate security controls early in the development lifecycle. Review, author, and maintain assessment packages-including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms-tailored to rapid prototyping and AI systems. Assess technical security risks specific to AI/LLM implementations, such as API exposure, vector database access controls, model integration surface area, and software supply chain dependencies. Support continuous monitoring (ConMon), technical risk evaluations, and cloud architecture reviews across multi-tenant, multi-classification environments. Coordinate with Authorizing Officials (AOs), program managers, and engineering leads to deliver decision-ready risk briefings and ATO recommendations. Provide technical input and oversight for cybersecurity engineering and penetration testing activities across prototype projects. Required Qualifications Active Top Secret security clearance Current DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or Level III certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISM, CISSP, CCISO, CAP/CISC) 3-5+ years of experience conducting security control assessments, compliance testing, or A&A/RMF activities for DoD or federal information systems Solid operational understanding of core AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPCs, Security Groups, Security Hub) and how security controls function within cloud-native and CI/CD pipeline environments. Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 (Rev. 4/5), NIST SP 800-37 (RMF), DoD Cloud Computing SRG, and FedRAMP baselines. Demonstrated experience writing and evaluating core RMF artifacts (SSPs, SAPs, SARs, POA&Ms) Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical risk clearly to executive stakeholders, Authorizing Officials, and engineering teams. Hands-on experience navigating government GRC repositories, such as eMASS or XACTA. Desired Qualifications Hands-on experience mapping security controls to the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, or the DoD Responsible AI (RAI) Guidelines. Familiarity evaluating secure design patterns for autonomous AI Agents (e.g., tool-calling permissions, sandboxing agent execution environments, prompt boundaries, and ReAct/LangGraph architectures). Experience assessing cloud-managed AI ecosystems and foundation model platforms (e.g., AWS Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, Hugging Face Enterprise, or self-hosted open-source models). Understanding of data protection, access controls, and boundary security for RAG pipelines and vector databases (e.g., OpenSearch Vector Engine, Pinecone, Milvus, or PostgreSQL pgvector). Familiarity evaluating risks unique to LLMs-including prompt injection, data poisoning, model inversion, insecure output handling, and open-source supply chain vulnerabilities in AI libraries (PyTorch, LangChain, LlamaIndex). Exposure to LLM guardrail platforms, evaluation frameworks, or AI security tools (e.g., Promptfoo, Garak, Giskard, NeMo Guardrails) used to test model robustness and output safety. Experience with cATO methodologies, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates (Terraform, CloudFormation), and container security (AWS EKS/ECS, Docker). Active AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Background or familiarity with offensive security, penetration testing The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $135,000.00 - $150,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire. We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.
09/26/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking Security Control Assessor/Representatives (SCA/Rs) to lead security control assessments across high-priority projects. Working at the intersection of cybersecurity engineering, cloud architecture, and DevSecOps prototyping, you will evaluate security controls for cutting-edge AI/LLM technologies across multiple classification levels. This position is ideal for a pragmatic cloud assessor or SCAR who excels in fast-paced DevSecOps environments, understands AWS cloud security, and is eager to shape the cybersecurity posture of next-generation DoD AI capabilities.This position will be based out of Arlington, VA. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities Execute formal SCA/R duties. Lead security assessment efforts, establishing reusable security playbooks and assessment frameworks for rapid AI deployment into enterprise workflows. Evaluate technical control effectiveness across AWS cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps pipelines, microservices, containerized workloads, and GenAI/LLM application stacks. Partner directly with cybersecurity engineering and DevSecOps prototyping teams to integrate security controls early in the development lifecycle. Review, author, and maintain assessment packages-including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms-tailored to rapid prototyping and AI systems. Assess technical security risks specific to AI/LLM implementations, such as API exposure, vector database access controls, model integration surface area, and software supply chain dependencies. Support continuous monitoring (ConMon), technical risk evaluations, and cloud architecture reviews across multi-tenant, multi-classification environments. Coordinate with Authorizing Officials (AOs), program managers, and engineering leads to deliver decision-ready risk briefings and ATO recommendations. Provide technical input and oversight for cybersecurity engineering and penetration testing activities across prototype projects. Required Qualifications Active Top Secret security clearance Current DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or Level III certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISM, CISSP, CCISO, CAP/CISC) 3-5+ years of experience conducting security control assessments, compliance testing, or A&A/RMF activities for DoD or federal information systems Solid operational understanding of core AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPCs, Security Groups, Security Hub) and how security controls function within cloud-native and CI/CD pipeline environments. Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 (Rev. 4/5), NIST SP 800-37 (RMF), DoD Cloud Computing SRG, and FedRAMP baselines. Demonstrated experience writing and evaluating core RMF artifacts (SSPs, SAPs, SARs, POA&Ms) Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical risk clearly to executive stakeholders, Authorizing Officials, and engineering teams. Hands-on experience navigating government GRC repositories, such as eMASS or XACTA. Desired Qualifications Hands-on experience mapping security controls to the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, or the DoD Responsible AI (RAI) Guidelines. Familiarity evaluating secure design patterns for autonomous AI Agents (e.g., tool-calling permissions, sandboxing agent execution environments, prompt boundaries, and ReAct/LangGraph architectures). Experience assessing cloud-managed AI ecosystems and foundation model platforms (e.g., AWS Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, Hugging Face Enterprise, or self-hosted open-source models). Understanding of data protection, access controls, and boundary security for RAG pipelines and vector databases (e.g., OpenSearch Vector Engine, Pinecone, Milvus, or PostgreSQL pgvector). Familiarity evaluating risks unique to LLMs-including prompt injection, data poisoning, model inversion, insecure output handling, and open-source supply chain vulnerabilities in AI libraries (PyTorch, LangChain, LlamaIndex). Exposure to LLM guardrail platforms, evaluation frameworks, or AI security tools (e.g., Promptfoo, Garak, Giskard, NeMo Guardrails) used to test model robustness and output safety. Experience with cATO methodologies, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates (Terraform, CloudFormation), and container security (AWS EKS/ECS, Docker). Active AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Background or familiarity with offensive security, penetration testing The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $135,000.00 - $150,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire. We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.
Job Description Job Description Configuration Management Engineer Full Time, Fort Detrick, MD (Hybrid)SECRET Referral Bonus: $1000Sign On Bonus: up to $2,500.00Job Description:Semper Valens Solutions is looking for a Configuration Management Engineer to lead enterprise CM capability development for the Wideband Control Strategic Portfolio supporting critical DoD satellite communication systems. This role will design and implement modern CM infrastructure, establish unified processes across distributed teams, and drive digital transformation from legacy systems to enterprise CMDB architecture.This is a strategic infrastructure role, not a maintenance position. You'll architect solutions, build frameworks, and establish sustainable CM capabilities that position the organization for long-term success. The role requires technical depth in JIRA/Confluence CMDB design, strong stakeholder influence skills, and proven experience establishing CM processes in complex System of Systems environments.Key Responsibilities:Enterprise CMDB DevelopmentDesign and implement Configuration Management Database in JIRA for multi-domain System of Systems environmentArchitect CI taxonomy and identification schemes supporting integrated configuration visibilityEstablish baseline management frameworks and versioning strategiesDevelop relationship mapping enabling impact analysis and dependency trackingProcess Framework DesignCreate systematic change control workflows integrating with configuration item managementDesign change classification schemes with appropriate governance and approval structuresEstablish configuration audit frameworks supporting compliance and quality assuranceImplement lifecycle tracking for proactive technology refresh planningOrganizational EnablementTrain and mentor users across multiple Integrated Product Teams on CM tools and methodologiesDevelop comprehensive documentation supporting varied technical skill levelsBuild stakeholder alignment and drive adoption through expertise and demonstrated valueCreate sustainable CM capability through knowledge transfer and skill developmentStrategic LeadershipAdvance organizational CM maturity through measured capability improvementsEstablish metrics and reporting frameworks providing executive visibilityDefine accountability structures for configuration ownership and stewardshipLead digital transformation from legacy CM approaches to modern integrated systemsEducation/Experience Requirements:Bachelor 's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field(OR Associate degree + 5 years relevant experience, OR relevant certifications + demonstrated experience)Specific experience with DoD processes and procedures is preferred.Willing to travel in performance of required work responsibilities.Clearance Requirement:DoD Secret Clearance required (active or eligible) Preferred Qualifications:Active Secret clearanceAWS, DevSecOps experienceOracle, SQL db, and or PostgreSQL experience SAE EIA-649B or DoD CM standards familiarityIL5 or classified environment experienceSystem of Systems (SoS) configuration managementSatellite systems or space operations domain knowledgeTechnology lifecycle and obsolescence managementCMII, ITIL Expert, or Atlassian certifications10+ years CM experienceAbout Semper Valens Solutions:Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community. At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks, and operational processes. We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan. Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity EmployerSemper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at .Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. All Jobs at Semper Valens Solutions:
09/26/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Configuration Management Engineer Full Time, Fort Detrick, MD (Hybrid)SECRET Referral Bonus: $1000Sign On Bonus: up to $2,500.00Job Description:Semper Valens Solutions is looking for a Configuration Management Engineer to lead enterprise CM capability development for the Wideband Control Strategic Portfolio supporting critical DoD satellite communication systems. This role will design and implement modern CM infrastructure, establish unified processes across distributed teams, and drive digital transformation from legacy systems to enterprise CMDB architecture.This is a strategic infrastructure role, not a maintenance position. You'll architect solutions, build frameworks, and establish sustainable CM capabilities that position the organization for long-term success. The role requires technical depth in JIRA/Confluence CMDB design, strong stakeholder influence skills, and proven experience establishing CM processes in complex System of Systems environments.Key Responsibilities:Enterprise CMDB DevelopmentDesign and implement Configuration Management Database in JIRA for multi-domain System of Systems environmentArchitect CI taxonomy and identification schemes supporting integrated configuration visibilityEstablish baseline management frameworks and versioning strategiesDevelop relationship mapping enabling impact analysis and dependency trackingProcess Framework DesignCreate systematic change control workflows integrating with configuration item managementDesign change classification schemes with appropriate governance and approval structuresEstablish configuration audit frameworks supporting compliance and quality assuranceImplement lifecycle tracking for proactive technology refresh planningOrganizational EnablementTrain and mentor users across multiple Integrated Product Teams on CM tools and methodologiesDevelop comprehensive documentation supporting varied technical skill levelsBuild stakeholder alignment and drive adoption through expertise and demonstrated valueCreate sustainable CM capability through knowledge transfer and skill developmentStrategic LeadershipAdvance organizational CM maturity through measured capability improvementsEstablish metrics and reporting frameworks providing executive visibilityDefine accountability structures for configuration ownership and stewardshipLead digital transformation from legacy CM approaches to modern integrated systemsEducation/Experience Requirements:Bachelor 's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field(OR Associate degree + 5 years relevant experience, OR relevant certifications + demonstrated experience)Specific experience with DoD processes and procedures is preferred.Willing to travel in performance of required work responsibilities.Clearance Requirement:DoD Secret Clearance required (active or eligible) Preferred Qualifications:Active Secret clearanceAWS, DevSecOps experienceOracle, SQL db, and or PostgreSQL experience SAE EIA-649B or DoD CM standards familiarityIL5 or classified environment experienceSystem of Systems (SoS) configuration managementSatellite systems or space operations domain knowledgeTechnology lifecycle and obsolescence managementCMII, ITIL Expert, or Atlassian certifications10+ years CM experienceAbout Semper Valens Solutions:Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community. At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks, and operational processes. We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan. Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity EmployerSemper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at .Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. All Jobs at Semper Valens Solutions:
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) to conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operation, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within, or inherited by, an Information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. The SCAR will perform reviews of security artifacts for system authorizations, assessing both the technical and functional adequacy as required for application and software cybersecurity readiness. The SCAR candidate must have prior experience in authorizing tools/applications, systems, and/or enclaves. Additionally, knowledge of network security, technologies, processes, and practices designed for the prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, communications systems, services, and various types of communications technologies. The SCAR candidate must be knowledgeable and proficient in assessing DoD GovCloud environments to include testing controls and validating artifacts. A successful candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of NIST, DOD, and DAF cybersecurity focused guidance. This position can be based out of any Dark Wolf Office location and will be a hybrid schedule. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities: Evaluating IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and defining artifacts required to meet Federal, DoD and DAF requirements Assessing IT systems and architecture to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53 revision 5 and applicable guidance Supporting the system/application assessment and authorization (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and AF policies, and applicable mandates Collecting, reviewing and verifying documented business processes within process narratives or flowcharts, identifying risks and validating proficiency of mitigating controls Reviewing risk and control matrices and testing plans for key controls and determines effectiveness Identifying control gaps, reviewing and testing the design of existing controls. Formulating clear and concise conclusions on internal controls and business process efficiency Recommending policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs Reviewing Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) Providing recommendations and reports to the Security Control Assessor (SCA), Authorizing Official (AO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Reviewing network and systems design to ensure accuracy Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services Required Qualifications: 15+ years of relevant Cyber experience 15+ years prior experience as a Security Control Assessor/Representative RMF Engineer, ISSO, ISSM and/or information assurance engineer Cloud Platform experience with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP Hands-on eMASS and/or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include, DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101 Experience with Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook Experience evaluating information security compliance against STIGs Ability to clearly articulate ideas Strong technical writing abilities to author reports for AO and CISO dissemination Exudes confidence in providing briefings, presentations, and in conducting/guiding meetings with senior leadership and stakeholders Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations Certification requirements (at least one of the following): SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CGRC/CAP, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, GSEC, GSLC, GSNA, PenTest+, Security+ B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline US Citizenship and currently possess a Top Secret security clearance Desired Qualifications: Experience with Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines DevSecOps experience Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence familiarity The salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are open to considering a variety of levels of experience for these projects and potential for 1099 hourly opportunity. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.
09/26/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) to conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operation, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within, or inherited by, an Information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. The SCAR will perform reviews of security artifacts for system authorizations, assessing both the technical and functional adequacy as required for application and software cybersecurity readiness. The SCAR candidate must have prior experience in authorizing tools/applications, systems, and/or enclaves. Additionally, knowledge of network security, technologies, processes, and practices designed for the prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, communications systems, services, and various types of communications technologies. The SCAR candidate must be knowledgeable and proficient in assessing DoD GovCloud environments to include testing controls and validating artifacts. A successful candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of NIST, DOD, and DAF cybersecurity focused guidance. This position can be based out of any Dark Wolf Office location and will be a hybrid schedule. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities: Evaluating IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and defining artifacts required to meet Federal, DoD and DAF requirements Assessing IT systems and architecture to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53 revision 5 and applicable guidance Supporting the system/application assessment and authorization (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and AF policies, and applicable mandates Collecting, reviewing and verifying documented business processes within process narratives or flowcharts, identifying risks and validating proficiency of mitigating controls Reviewing risk and control matrices and testing plans for key controls and determines effectiveness Identifying control gaps, reviewing and testing the design of existing controls. Formulating clear and concise conclusions on internal controls and business process efficiency Recommending policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs Reviewing Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) Providing recommendations and reports to the Security Control Assessor (SCA), Authorizing Official (AO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Reviewing network and systems design to ensure accuracy Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services Required Qualifications: 15+ years of relevant Cyber experience 15+ years prior experience as a Security Control Assessor/Representative RMF Engineer, ISSO, ISSM and/or information assurance engineer Cloud Platform experience with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP Hands-on eMASS and/or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include, DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101 Experience with Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook Experience evaluating information security compliance against STIGs Ability to clearly articulate ideas Strong technical writing abilities to author reports for AO and CISO dissemination Exudes confidence in providing briefings, presentations, and in conducting/guiding meetings with senior leadership and stakeholders Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations Certification requirements (at least one of the following): SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CGRC/CAP, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, GSEC, GSLC, GSNA, PenTest+, Security+ B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline US Citizenship and currently possess a Top Secret security clearance Desired Qualifications: Experience with Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines DevSecOps experience Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence familiarity The salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are open to considering a variety of levels of experience for these projects and potential for 1099 hourly opportunity. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking Security Control Assessor/Representatives (SCA/Rs) to lead security control assessments across high-priority projects. Working at the intersection of cybersecurity engineering, cloud architecture, and DevSecOps prototyping, you will evaluate security controls for cutting-edge AI/LLM technologies across multiple classification levels. This position is ideal for a pragmatic cloud assessor or SCAR who excels in fast-paced DevSecOps environments, understands AWS cloud security, and is eager to shape the cybersecurity posture of next-generation DoD AI capabilities.This position will be based out of Arlington, VA with hybrid/remote opportunities. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities Execute formal SCA/R duties. Lead security assessment efforts, establishing reusable security playbooks and assessment frameworks for rapid AI deployment into enterprise workflows. Evaluate technical control effectiveness across AWS cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps pipelines, microservices, containerized workloads, and GenAI/LLM application stacks. Bridge the gap between OffSec and development by applying software design best practices. Lead technical exchange meetings (TEMs), participate in Discovery & Framing workshops, and maintain effective communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Act as the primary subject matter expert and lead developer for custom offensive tooling, integrating disparate capabilities into a cohesive, mission-ready platform. Review, author, and maintain assessment packages-including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms-tailored to rapid prototyping and AI systems. Assess technical security risks specific to AI/LLM implementations, such as API exposure, vector database access controls, model integration surface area, and software supply chain dependencies. Support continuous monitoring (ConMon), technical risk evaluations, and cloud architecture reviews across multi-tenant, multi-classification environments. Coordinate with Authorizing Officials (AOs), program managers, and engineering leads to deliver decision-ready risk briefings and ATO recommendations. Provide technical input and oversight for cybersecurity engineering and penetration testing activities across prototype projects. Required Qualifications Active Top Secret security clearance Current DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or Level III certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISM, CISSP, CCISO, CAP/CISC) 5-7+ years of experience conducting security control assessments, compliance testing, or A&A/RMF activities for DoD or federal information systems Solid operational understanding of core AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPCs, Security Groups, Security Hub) and how security controls function within cloud-native and CI/CD pipeline environments. Experience with GitLab CI/CD (pipeline design, runners, artifact management) and AWS Cloud services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3). Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 (Rev. 4/5), NIST SP 800-37 (RMF), DoD Cloud Computing SRG, and FedRAMP baselines. Demonstrated experience writing and evaluating core RMF artifacts (SSPs, SAPs, SARs, POA&Ms) Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical risk clearly to executive stakeholders, Authorizing Officials, and engineering teams. Hands-on experience navigating government GRC repositories, such as eMASS or XACTA. Desired Qualifications Hands-on experience mapping security controls to the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, or the DoD Responsible AI (RAI) Guidelines. Familiarity evaluating secure design patterns for autonomous AI Agents (e.g., tool-calling permissions, sandboxing agent execution environments, prompt boundaries, and ReAct/LangGraph architectures). Experience assessing cloud-managed AI ecosystems and foundation model platforms (e.g., AWS Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, Hugging Face Enterprise, or self-hosted open-source models). Understanding of data protection, access controls, and boundary security for RAG pipelines and vector databases (e.g., OpenSearch Vector Engine, Pinecone, Milvus, or PostgreSQL pgvector). Familiarity evaluating risks unique to LLMs-including prompt injection, data poisoning, model inversion, insecure output handling, and open-source supply chain vulnerabilities in AI libraries (PyTorch, LangChain, LlamaIndex). Exposure to LLM guardrail platforms, evaluation frameworks, or AI security tools (e.g., Promptfoo, Garak, Giskard, NeMo Guardrails) used to test model robustness and output safety. Experience with cATO methodologies, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates (Terraform, CloudFormation), and container security (AWS EKS/ECS, Docker). Active AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Background or familiarity with offensive security, penetration testing The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $135,000.00 - $160,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire. We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.
09/26/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking Security Control Assessor/Representatives (SCA/Rs) to lead security control assessments across high-priority projects. Working at the intersection of cybersecurity engineering, cloud architecture, and DevSecOps prototyping, you will evaluate security controls for cutting-edge AI/LLM technologies across multiple classification levels. This position is ideal for a pragmatic cloud assessor or SCAR who excels in fast-paced DevSecOps environments, understands AWS cloud security, and is eager to shape the cybersecurity posture of next-generation DoD AI capabilities.This position will be based out of Arlington, VA with hybrid/remote opportunities. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities Execute formal SCA/R duties. Lead security assessment efforts, establishing reusable security playbooks and assessment frameworks for rapid AI deployment into enterprise workflows. Evaluate technical control effectiveness across AWS cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps pipelines, microservices, containerized workloads, and GenAI/LLM application stacks. Bridge the gap between OffSec and development by applying software design best practices. Lead technical exchange meetings (TEMs), participate in Discovery & Framing workshops, and maintain effective communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Act as the primary subject matter expert and lead developer for custom offensive tooling, integrating disparate capabilities into a cohesive, mission-ready platform. Review, author, and maintain assessment packages-including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms-tailored to rapid prototyping and AI systems. Assess technical security risks specific to AI/LLM implementations, such as API exposure, vector database access controls, model integration surface area, and software supply chain dependencies. Support continuous monitoring (ConMon), technical risk evaluations, and cloud architecture reviews across multi-tenant, multi-classification environments. Coordinate with Authorizing Officials (AOs), program managers, and engineering leads to deliver decision-ready risk briefings and ATO recommendations. Provide technical input and oversight for cybersecurity engineering and penetration testing activities across prototype projects. Required Qualifications Active Top Secret security clearance Current DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or Level III certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISM, CISSP, CCISO, CAP/CISC) 5-7+ years of experience conducting security control assessments, compliance testing, or A&A/RMF activities for DoD or federal information systems Solid operational understanding of core AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPCs, Security Groups, Security Hub) and how security controls function within cloud-native and CI/CD pipeline environments. Experience with GitLab CI/CD (pipeline design, runners, artifact management) and AWS Cloud services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3). Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 (Rev. 4/5), NIST SP 800-37 (RMF), DoD Cloud Computing SRG, and FedRAMP baselines. Demonstrated experience writing and evaluating core RMF artifacts (SSPs, SAPs, SARs, POA&Ms) Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical risk clearly to executive stakeholders, Authorizing Officials, and engineering teams. Hands-on experience navigating government GRC repositories, such as eMASS or XACTA. Desired Qualifications Hands-on experience mapping security controls to the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, or the DoD Responsible AI (RAI) Guidelines. Familiarity evaluating secure design patterns for autonomous AI Agents (e.g., tool-calling permissions, sandboxing agent execution environments, prompt boundaries, and ReAct/LangGraph architectures). Experience assessing cloud-managed AI ecosystems and foundation model platforms (e.g., AWS Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, Hugging Face Enterprise, or self-hosted open-source models). Understanding of data protection, access controls, and boundary security for RAG pipelines and vector databases (e.g., OpenSearch Vector Engine, Pinecone, Milvus, or PostgreSQL pgvector). Familiarity evaluating risks unique to LLMs-including prompt injection, data poisoning, model inversion, insecure output handling, and open-source supply chain vulnerabilities in AI libraries (PyTorch, LangChain, LlamaIndex). Exposure to LLM guardrail platforms, evaluation frameworks, or AI security tools (e.g., Promptfoo, Garak, Giskard, NeMo Guardrails) used to test model robustness and output safety. Experience with cATO methodologies, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates (Terraform, CloudFormation), and container security (AWS EKS/ECS, Docker). Active AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Background or familiarity with offensive security, penetration testing The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $135,000.00 - $160,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire. We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.
Job Description Job Description Ricondo is seeking a Simulation Consultant to join our team of talented aviation consultants in our Denver office. Ricondo team members are passionate about working alongside airport management to solve the complex issues facing the aviation industry today. They provide strategic planning services at airports around the world, including operational and physical planning, master planning, environmental reviews, and business advisory services. We are seeking a self-motivated individual with an intellectual curiosity for technical challenges, strategic and independent thinking, and a desire to work in a team environment across multiple disciplines. Joining our team of aviation consultants provides opportunities for individuals to assist in determining the future of the largest and fastest-growing airports around the world. As a Simulation Consultant, you will work collaboratively with our diverse team of aviation professionals located in offices across the country on airport planning projects. Core Responsibilities Coordinate with fellow employees and senior staff concerning the compilation, interpretation, and presentation of research data for airport planning studies. Learn and run operational simulation modeling software (on the job training will be provided). Collect and analyze data in support of airport planning studies. Prepare draft sections of reports and deliverables based on verbal and written input from others as well individual efforts. Assist in developing, formatting, publishing, and distributing tables, charts, manuals, and maps that deal with existing and proposed airport planning studies. Develop and maintain electronic datasets and file structures. Respond to requests for data and information from internal staff and external clients, organizations, various agencies, and the public. Requirements Bachelor's degree in a field that provides a strong foundation for aviation consulting, such as Engineering (with a focus on Transportation and/or Operations Research), Aviation Management (with a focus on Air Traffic Control and/or Airport Operations), Mathematics, or Statistics. Familiarity with analytical techniques and related tools including statistical and spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) applications. Experience with computer programming languages (e.g., Visual Basic, C++, Python). 0-3 years of increasingly responsible experience in airport planning or related field. Possesses a familiarity with the aviation industry or a desire to learn and grow in the aviation industry. Excellent analytical skills. Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Willingness to travel to support Ricondo & Associates, Inc.'s, global project portfolio. Additional Preferred Technical Skills Master's degree in a field that provides a strong foundation for aviation consulting, such as Engineering (with a focus on Transportation and/or Operations Research), Aviation Management (with a focus on Air Traffic Control and/or Airport Operations), Mathematics, or Statistics. Extensive knowledge of best practices, methods, and principles utilized in strategic planning, infrastructure and facilities planning, and operational research for airports. Familiarity with airfield/airspace/aircraft operations at commercial service airports. Ability to apply advanced professional knowledge of the principles of management, business, marketing and administration in directing, supervising, and coordinating large and complex airport planning projects. Extensive knowledge of analytical techniques and related tools including statistical, spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel), database (Microsoft Access), and simulation (AirTOp, CAST, SIMMOD, TAAM, etc.) applications. Advanced experience applying computer programming languages (e.g., Visual Basic, C++, Python). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with senior executives and staff at client organizations. Competitive Benefits Package Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, depending on company performance medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at no premium cost to the employee (including dependents) generous paid time-off program for sick leave and vacation time company-paid holidays tuition reimbursement program professional certification, licensure, and association membership funding professional conferences and seminars internal workshops and webinars short- and long-term disability insurance coverage life insurance (survivor benefits) team member referral bonus program flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care) transit commuter benefit (based upon location) The base pay range for this role is $62,000 - $88,000. The base salary range/hourly rate established for a job offer is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, such as experience, education, and skills. Our Team Ricondo has served the aviation industry for over 35 years. Our team of nearly 160 consultants represents the brightest and most well-respected professionals in aviation today, working together to meet our clients' needs with ideas, expertise, and transformative solutions. Advance your career with our talented team and help shape the built airport environment. We strive to be a responsible business-one that adheres to high legal, moral, and ethical professional standards. Our pride is in our people, as evidenced by our extremely competitive benefits. We are committed to equality, diversity, cross-disciplinary training, and staff development. We emphasize quality and accountability in a respectful, collaborative, and congenial environment. Ricondo is an equal-opportunity employer. Powered by JazzHR fIUU3fXEwT
09/26/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Ricondo is seeking a Simulation Consultant to join our team of talented aviation consultants in our Denver office. Ricondo team members are passionate about working alongside airport management to solve the complex issues facing the aviation industry today. They provide strategic planning services at airports around the world, including operational and physical planning, master planning, environmental reviews, and business advisory services. We are seeking a self-motivated individual with an intellectual curiosity for technical challenges, strategic and independent thinking, and a desire to work in a team environment across multiple disciplines. Joining our team of aviation consultants provides opportunities for individuals to assist in determining the future of the largest and fastest-growing airports around the world. As a Simulation Consultant, you will work collaboratively with our diverse team of aviation professionals located in offices across the country on airport planning projects. Core Responsibilities Coordinate with fellow employees and senior staff concerning the compilation, interpretation, and presentation of research data for airport planning studies. Learn and run operational simulation modeling software (on the job training will be provided). Collect and analyze data in support of airport planning studies. Prepare draft sections of reports and deliverables based on verbal and written input from others as well individual efforts. Assist in developing, formatting, publishing, and distributing tables, charts, manuals, and maps that deal with existing and proposed airport planning studies. Develop and maintain electronic datasets and file structures. Respond to requests for data and information from internal staff and external clients, organizations, various agencies, and the public. Requirements Bachelor's degree in a field that provides a strong foundation for aviation consulting, such as Engineering (with a focus on Transportation and/or Operations Research), Aviation Management (with a focus on Air Traffic Control and/or Airport Operations), Mathematics, or Statistics. Familiarity with analytical techniques and related tools including statistical and spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) applications. Experience with computer programming languages (e.g., Visual Basic, C++, Python). 0-3 years of increasingly responsible experience in airport planning or related field. Possesses a familiarity with the aviation industry or a desire to learn and grow in the aviation industry. Excellent analytical skills. Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Willingness to travel to support Ricondo & Associates, Inc.'s, global project portfolio. Additional Preferred Technical Skills Master's degree in a field that provides a strong foundation for aviation consulting, such as Engineering (with a focus on Transportation and/or Operations Research), Aviation Management (with a focus on Air Traffic Control and/or Airport Operations), Mathematics, or Statistics. Extensive knowledge of best practices, methods, and principles utilized in strategic planning, infrastructure and facilities planning, and operational research for airports. Familiarity with airfield/airspace/aircraft operations at commercial service airports. Ability to apply advanced professional knowledge of the principles of management, business, marketing and administration in directing, supervising, and coordinating large and complex airport planning projects. Extensive knowledge of analytical techniques and related tools including statistical, spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel), database (Microsoft Access), and simulation (AirTOp, CAST, SIMMOD, TAAM, etc.) applications. Advanced experience applying computer programming languages (e.g., Visual Basic, C++, Python). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with senior executives and staff at client organizations. Competitive Benefits Package Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, depending on company performance medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at no premium cost to the employee (including dependents) generous paid time-off program for sick leave and vacation time company-paid holidays tuition reimbursement program professional certification, licensure, and association membership funding professional conferences and seminars internal workshops and webinars short- and long-term disability insurance coverage life insurance (survivor benefits) team member referral bonus program flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care) transit commuter benefit (based upon location) The base pay range for this role is $62,000 - $88,000. The base salary range/hourly rate established for a job offer is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, such as experience, education, and skills. Our Team Ricondo has served the aviation industry for over 35 years. Our team of nearly 160 consultants represents the brightest and most well-respected professionals in aviation today, working together to meet our clients' needs with ideas, expertise, and transformative solutions. Advance your career with our talented team and help shape the built airport environment. We strive to be a responsible business-one that adheres to high legal, moral, and ethical professional standards. Our pride is in our people, as evidenced by our extremely competitive benefits. We are committed to equality, diversity, cross-disciplinary training, and staff development. We emphasize quality and accountability in a respectful, collaborative, and congenial environment. Ricondo is an equal-opportunity employer. Powered by JazzHR fIUU3fXEwT
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) to conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operation, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within, or inherited by, an Information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. The SCAR will perform reviews of security artifacts for system authorizations, assessing both the technical and functional adequacy as required for application and software cybersecurity readiness. The SCAR candidate must have prior experience in authorizing tools/applications, systems, and/or enclaves. Additionally, knowledge of network security, technologies, processes, and practices designed for the prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, communications systems, services, and various types of communications technologies. The SCAR candidate must be knowledgeable and proficient in assessing DoD GovCloud environments to include testing controls and validating artifacts. A successful candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of NIST, DOD, and DAF cybersecurity focused guidance. This position can be based out of any Dark Wolf Office location and will be a hybrid schedule. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities: Evaluating IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and defining artifacts required to meet Federal, DoD and DAF requirements Assessing IT systems and architecture to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53 revision 5 and applicable guidance Supporting the system/application assessment and authorization (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and AF policies, and applicable mandates Collecting, reviewing and verifying documented business processes within process narratives or flowcharts, identifying risks and validating proficiency of mitigating controls Reviewing risk and control matrices and testing plans for key controls and determines effectiveness Identifying control gaps, reviewing and testing the design of existing controls. Formulating clear and concise conclusions on internal controls and business process efficiency Recommending policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs Reviewing Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) Providing recommendations and reports to the Security Control Assessor (SCA), Authorizing Official (AO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Reviewing network and systems design to ensure accuracy Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services Required Qualifications: 15+ years of relevant Cyber experience 15+ years prior experience as a Security Control Assessor/Representative RMF Engineer, ISSO, ISSM and/or information assurance engineer Cloud Platform experience with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP Hands-on eMASS and/or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include, DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101 Experience with Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook Experience evaluating information security compliance against STIGs Ability to clearly articulate ideas Strong technical writing abilities to author reports for AO and CISO dissemination Exudes confidence in providing briefings, presentations, and in conducting/guiding meetings with senior leadership and stakeholders Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations Certification requirements (at least one of the following): SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CGRC/CAP, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, GSEC, GSLC, GSNA, PenTest+, Security+ B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline US Citizenship and currently possess a Top Secret security clearance Desired Qualifications: Experience with Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines DevSecOps experience Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence familiarity The salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are open to considering a variety of levels of experience for these projects and potential for 1099 hourly opportunity. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.
09/26/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) to conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operation, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within, or inherited by, an Information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. The SCAR will perform reviews of security artifacts for system authorizations, assessing both the technical and functional adequacy as required for application and software cybersecurity readiness. The SCAR candidate must have prior experience in authorizing tools/applications, systems, and/or enclaves. Additionally, knowledge of network security, technologies, processes, and practices designed for the prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, communications systems, services, and various types of communications technologies. The SCAR candidate must be knowledgeable and proficient in assessing DoD GovCloud environments to include testing controls and validating artifacts. A successful candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of NIST, DOD, and DAF cybersecurity focused guidance. This position can be based out of any Dark Wolf Office location and will be a hybrid schedule. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities: Evaluating IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and defining artifacts required to meet Federal, DoD and DAF requirements Assessing IT systems and architecture to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53 revision 5 and applicable guidance Supporting the system/application assessment and authorization (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and AF policies, and applicable mandates Collecting, reviewing and verifying documented business processes within process narratives or flowcharts, identifying risks and validating proficiency of mitigating controls Reviewing risk and control matrices and testing plans for key controls and determines effectiveness Identifying control gaps, reviewing and testing the design of existing controls. Formulating clear and concise conclusions on internal controls and business process efficiency Recommending policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs Reviewing Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) Providing recommendations and reports to the Security Control Assessor (SCA), Authorizing Official (AO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Reviewing network and systems design to ensure accuracy Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services Required Qualifications: 15+ years of relevant Cyber experience 15+ years prior experience as a Security Control Assessor/Representative RMF Engineer, ISSO, ISSM and/or information assurance engineer Cloud Platform experience with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP Hands-on eMASS and/or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include, DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101 Experience with Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook Experience evaluating information security compliance against STIGs Ability to clearly articulate ideas Strong technical writing abilities to author reports for AO and CISO dissemination Exudes confidence in providing briefings, presentations, and in conducting/guiding meetings with senior leadership and stakeholders Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations Certification requirements (at least one of the following): SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CGRC/CAP, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, GSEC, GSLC, GSNA, PenTest+, Security+ B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline US Citizenship and currently possess a Top Secret security clearance Desired Qualifications: Experience with Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines DevSecOps experience Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence familiarity The salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are open to considering a variety of levels of experience for these projects and potential for 1099 hourly opportunity. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) to conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operation, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within, or inherited by, an Information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. The SCAR will perform reviews of security artifacts for system authorizations, assessing both the technical and functional adequacy as required for application and software cybersecurity readiness. The SCAR candidate must have prior experience in authorizing tools/applications, systems, and/or enclaves. Additionally, knowledge of network security, technologies, processes, and practices designed for the prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, communications systems, services, and various types of communications technologies. The SCAR candidate must be knowledgeable and proficient in assessing DoD GovCloud environments to include testing controls and validating artifacts. A successful candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of NIST, DOD, and DAF cybersecurity focused guidance. This position can be based out of any Dark Wolf Office location and will be a hybrid schedule. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities: Evaluating IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and defining artifacts required to meet Federal, DoD and DAF requirements Assessing IT systems and architecture to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53 revision 5 and applicable guidance Supporting the system/application assessment and authorization (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and AF policies, and applicable mandates Collecting, reviewing and verifying documented business processes within process narratives or flowcharts, identifying risks and validating proficiency of mitigating controls Reviewing risk and control matrices and testing plans for key controls and determines effectiveness Identifying control gaps, reviewing and testing the design of existing controls. Formulating clear and concise conclusions on internal controls and business process efficiency Recommending policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs Reviewing Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) Providing recommendations and reports to the Security Control Assessor (SCA), Authorizing Official (AO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Reviewing network and systems design to ensure accuracy Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services Required Qualifications: 15+ years of relevant Cyber experience 15+ years prior experience as a Security Control Assessor/Representative RMF Engineer, ISSO, ISSM and/or information assurance engineer Cloud Platform experience with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP Hands-on eMASS and/or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include, DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101 Experience with Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook Experience evaluating information security compliance against STIGs Ability to clearly articulate ideas Strong technical writing abilities to author reports for AO and CISO dissemination Exudes confidence in providing briefings, presentations, and in conducting/guiding meetings with senior leadership and stakeholders Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations Certification requirements (at least one of the following): SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CGRC/CAP, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, GSEC, GSLC, GSNA, PenTest+, Security+ B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline US Citizenship and currently possess a Top Secret security clearance Desired Qualifications: Experience with Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines DevSecOps experience Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence familiarity The salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are open to considering a variety of levels of experience for these projects and potential for 1099 hourly opportunity. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.
09/26/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) to conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operation, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within, or inherited by, an Information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. The SCAR will perform reviews of security artifacts for system authorizations, assessing both the technical and functional adequacy as required for application and software cybersecurity readiness. The SCAR candidate must have prior experience in authorizing tools/applications, systems, and/or enclaves. Additionally, knowledge of network security, technologies, processes, and practices designed for the prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, communications systems, services, and various types of communications technologies. The SCAR candidate must be knowledgeable and proficient in assessing DoD GovCloud environments to include testing controls and validating artifacts. A successful candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of NIST, DOD, and DAF cybersecurity focused guidance. This position can be based out of any Dark Wolf Office location and will be a hybrid schedule. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities: Evaluating IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and defining artifacts required to meet Federal, DoD and DAF requirements Assessing IT systems and architecture to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53 revision 5 and applicable guidance Supporting the system/application assessment and authorization (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and AF policies, and applicable mandates Collecting, reviewing and verifying documented business processes within process narratives or flowcharts, identifying risks and validating proficiency of mitigating controls Reviewing risk and control matrices and testing plans for key controls and determines effectiveness Identifying control gaps, reviewing and testing the design of existing controls. Formulating clear and concise conclusions on internal controls and business process efficiency Recommending policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs Reviewing Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) Providing recommendations and reports to the Security Control Assessor (SCA), Authorizing Official (AO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Reviewing network and systems design to ensure accuracy Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services Required Qualifications: 15+ years of relevant Cyber experience 15+ years prior experience as a Security Control Assessor/Representative RMF Engineer, ISSO, ISSM and/or information assurance engineer Cloud Platform experience with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP Hands-on eMASS and/or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include, DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101 Experience with Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook Experience evaluating information security compliance against STIGs Ability to clearly articulate ideas Strong technical writing abilities to author reports for AO and CISO dissemination Exudes confidence in providing briefings, presentations, and in conducting/guiding meetings with senior leadership and stakeholders Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations Certification requirements (at least one of the following): SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CGRC/CAP, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, GSEC, GSLC, GSNA, PenTest+, Security+ B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline US Citizenship and currently possess a Top Secret security clearance Desired Qualifications: Experience with Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines DevSecOps experience Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence familiarity The salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are open to considering a variety of levels of experience for these projects and potential for 1099 hourly opportunity. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.
Job Description Job Description Job Description Technical Team Lead - Business Intelligence Platform Columbia, MD Full Time TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Position: Technical Team Lead (Software Engineer, Level 3) Location: Columbia, MD (on-site) Category: Software Engineering / Technical Leadership / Data Engineering Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 (annualized USD) Experience Requirement: 12+ years with a Bachelor's degree, OR 10+ years with a Master's degree, OR 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree Description Serve as the Technical Team Lead for the Mission Intelligence (MI) team, supporting data engineering, analytics, and automation initiatives. The MI team operates a business intelligence platform that enables enterprise-wide, data-driven decision-making. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the reliability, availability, and quality of this high-impact platform. This is a leadership-leaning role with real engineering teeth: you'll mentor engineers, unblock execution, set technical direction, and quietly hold the line on quality across the platform. Responsibilities Gather stakeholder requirements, assess available data, and develop solutions for delivering key metrics. Break down complex work into actionable steps that demonstrate consistent progress. Remove technical obstacles, manage expectations, and support team execution. Define and communicate task scope through clear documentation and tracking systems. Enable the team to integrate Site Reliability Engineering practices into the operational platform. Mentor and guide junior software engineers and data scientists. Produce project management materials such as agendas, meeting notes, and design decision records. Skills Requirements Strong customer-service orientation. Experience leading technical teams. Effective interpersonal skills for collaborating across diverse backgrounds and skill sets. Familiarity with enterprise-scale software deployment architectures. Experience or exposure to Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles. Willingness to contribute to internal and customer-facing documentation. Nice to Haves Experience with Apache NiFi. Experience with Elasticsearch and Kibana. Familiarity with Kubernetes. Knowledge of map-reduce analytic environments (e.g., Hadoop). Experience with frontend UI development. Production-grade software development experience in Java and Python. Experience productizing software as containers with Docker/Kubernetes. Compensation Employment Policy Salary is determined by multiple factors, including location, education, experience, skills, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 (annualized USD). Benefits Overview At Intezra, Inc., we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term career growth and work-life balance: Three CareFirst medical plans available; Intezra pays up to 100% of healthcare premiums and up to 100% of deductibles (based on plan selection) for employees and dependents Intezra pays 100% for CareFirst Dental and Vision plans for employees and dependents 401(k): 15% company contribution (no match required) PTO: 160 hours, increasing with seniority 12 Floating Holidays 4 Code Red Days EEO Statement Intezra, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. About Us Intezra Inc. is a small business prime contractor for all realms of cyber and AI/ML development, from tactical-level tools and capabilities to enterprise-level infrastructure and operations. Our leadership team and staff have helped solve the most complex challenges for the intelligence community for over 15 years. , About Intezra, Inc. Intezra Inc. is a small business prime contractor for all realms of cyber and AI/ML development, from tactical-level tools and capabilities to enterprise-level infrastructure and operations. Our leadership team and staff have helped solve the most complex challenges for the intelligence community for over 15 years.
09/26/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Job Description Technical Team Lead - Business Intelligence Platform Columbia, MD Full Time TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Position: Technical Team Lead (Software Engineer, Level 3) Location: Columbia, MD (on-site) Category: Software Engineering / Technical Leadership / Data Engineering Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 (annualized USD) Experience Requirement: 12+ years with a Bachelor's degree, OR 10+ years with a Master's degree, OR 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree Description Serve as the Technical Team Lead for the Mission Intelligence (MI) team, supporting data engineering, analytics, and automation initiatives. The MI team operates a business intelligence platform that enables enterprise-wide, data-driven decision-making. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the reliability, availability, and quality of this high-impact platform. This is a leadership-leaning role with real engineering teeth: you'll mentor engineers, unblock execution, set technical direction, and quietly hold the line on quality across the platform. Responsibilities Gather stakeholder requirements, assess available data, and develop solutions for delivering key metrics. Break down complex work into actionable steps that demonstrate consistent progress. Remove technical obstacles, manage expectations, and support team execution. Define and communicate task scope through clear documentation and tracking systems. Enable the team to integrate Site Reliability Engineering practices into the operational platform. Mentor and guide junior software engineers and data scientists. Produce project management materials such as agendas, meeting notes, and design decision records. Skills Requirements Strong customer-service orientation. Experience leading technical teams. Effective interpersonal skills for collaborating across diverse backgrounds and skill sets. Familiarity with enterprise-scale software deployment architectures. Experience or exposure to Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles. Willingness to contribute to internal and customer-facing documentation. Nice to Haves Experience with Apache NiFi. Experience with Elasticsearch and Kibana. Familiarity with Kubernetes. Knowledge of map-reduce analytic environments (e.g., Hadoop). Experience with frontend UI development. Production-grade software development experience in Java and Python. Experience productizing software as containers with Docker/Kubernetes. Compensation Employment Policy Salary is determined by multiple factors, including location, education, experience, skills, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 (annualized USD). Benefits Overview At Intezra, Inc., we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term career growth and work-life balance: Three CareFirst medical plans available; Intezra pays up to 100% of healthcare premiums and up to 100% of deductibles (based on plan selection) for employees and dependents Intezra pays 100% for CareFirst Dental and Vision plans for employees and dependents 401(k): 15% company contribution (no match required) PTO: 160 hours, increasing with seniority 12 Floating Holidays 4 Code Red Days EEO Statement Intezra, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. About Us Intezra Inc. is a small business prime contractor for all realms of cyber and AI/ML development, from tactical-level tools and capabilities to enterprise-level infrastructure and operations. Our leadership team and staff have helped solve the most complex challenges for the intelligence community for over 15 years. , About Intezra, Inc. Intezra Inc. is a small business prime contractor for all realms of cyber and AI/ML development, from tactical-level tools and capabilities to enterprise-level infrastructure and operations. Our leadership team and staff have helped solve the most complex challenges for the intelligence community for over 15 years.
Job Description Job Description Description: Hybrid 2-3 days in Reston, VA As a Technical Lead, you will partner closely with executive leadership to evaluate technology investments, modernize enterprise applications, and recommend solutions that align business objectives with technical capabilities. You will serve as a trusted advisor across application development, integrations, vendor management, and architecture discussions, helping teams make informed decisions that balance cost, risk, scalability, and long-term business value. This role is ideal for a technically experienced professional who enjoys solving complex business problems, guiding technical teams, influencing strategy, and translating technical concepts into actionable recommendations for both executive and operational stakeholders. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. Salary: $145,000 - $160,000/ yr. w2 JN -20 Responsibilities: Partner with executive leadership to evaluate technology investments, modernization opportunities, and business priorities. Assess technical and business impacts of proposed solutions and recommend the most effective path forward. Develop architecture recommendations, technical strategies, white papers, and executive briefings. Guide cross-functional teams through solution design, integration planning, and technology decision-making. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, infrastructure teams, and vendors to ensure solutions meet business objectives. Evaluate vendor offerings, implementation approaches, and platform capabilities to reduce risk and maximize value. Identify opportunities to modernize applications, improve processes, and streamline operations through technology. Provide technical leadership across application, integration, infrastructure, security, and data initiatives. Translate complex technical concepts into actionable recommendations for business stakeholders and executive leadership. Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on technology strategy, solution selection, and enterprise modernization efforts. Experience Requirements: Active Public Trust clearance. 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, supporting, or modernizing enterprise technology solutions. 3+ years in a Technical Lead, SME, Solutions Lead, or similar role with hands-on development and influence on business outcomes. Experience evaluating business requirements, identifying risks, and recommending technology solutions aligned to goals and operational needs. Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture, systems integration, networking fundamentals, security concepts, and data flow across interconnected platforms. Experience partnering with executives, business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to assess solution options and drive informed technology decisions. Ability to evaluate technology investments and make recommendations based on cost, scalability, maintainability, risk, vendor lock-in, and long-term business impact. Experience facilitating technical discussions across software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, and third-party solution providers. Strong understanding of Microsoft ecosystems including .NET, SQL Server, APIs, cloud services, and enterprise integration patterns. Ability to translate complex business challenges into practical technical solutions and communicate recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to ask discovery questions, challenge assumptions, identify root causes, and develop strategic recommendations. Experience working within Agile environments and collaborating with business analysts, Scrum Masters, developers, QA teams, and infrastructure teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience developing executive briefings, technical recommendations, white papers, architecture guidance, or strategy documents. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Recruitment Transparency Notice Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( , ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process. Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following: When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact . About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve. Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!
09/26/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Description: Hybrid 2-3 days in Reston, VA As a Technical Lead, you will partner closely with executive leadership to evaluate technology investments, modernize enterprise applications, and recommend solutions that align business objectives with technical capabilities. You will serve as a trusted advisor across application development, integrations, vendor management, and architecture discussions, helping teams make informed decisions that balance cost, risk, scalability, and long-term business value. This role is ideal for a technically experienced professional who enjoys solving complex business problems, guiding technical teams, influencing strategy, and translating technical concepts into actionable recommendations for both executive and operational stakeholders. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. Salary: $145,000 - $160,000/ yr. w2 JN -20 Responsibilities: Partner with executive leadership to evaluate technology investments, modernization opportunities, and business priorities. Assess technical and business impacts of proposed solutions and recommend the most effective path forward. Develop architecture recommendations, technical strategies, white papers, and executive briefings. Guide cross-functional teams through solution design, integration planning, and technology decision-making. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, infrastructure teams, and vendors to ensure solutions meet business objectives. Evaluate vendor offerings, implementation approaches, and platform capabilities to reduce risk and maximize value. Identify opportunities to modernize applications, improve processes, and streamline operations through technology. Provide technical leadership across application, integration, infrastructure, security, and data initiatives. Translate complex technical concepts into actionable recommendations for business stakeholders and executive leadership. Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on technology strategy, solution selection, and enterprise modernization efforts. Experience Requirements: Active Public Trust clearance. 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, supporting, or modernizing enterprise technology solutions. 3+ years in a Technical Lead, SME, Solutions Lead, or similar role with hands-on development and influence on business outcomes. Experience evaluating business requirements, identifying risks, and recommending technology solutions aligned to goals and operational needs. Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture, systems integration, networking fundamentals, security concepts, and data flow across interconnected platforms. Experience partnering with executives, business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to assess solution options and drive informed technology decisions. Ability to evaluate technology investments and make recommendations based on cost, scalability, maintainability, risk, vendor lock-in, and long-term business impact. Experience facilitating technical discussions across software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, and third-party solution providers. Strong understanding of Microsoft ecosystems including .NET, SQL Server, APIs, cloud services, and enterprise integration patterns. Ability to translate complex business challenges into practical technical solutions and communicate recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to ask discovery questions, challenge assumptions, identify root causes, and develop strategic recommendations. Experience working within Agile environments and collaborating with business analysts, Scrum Masters, developers, QA teams, and infrastructure teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience developing executive briefings, technical recommendations, white papers, architecture guidance, or strategy documents. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Recruitment Transparency Notice Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( , ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process. Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following: When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact . About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve. Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!