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All Levels Computer Network Defense Analyst (CNDA) – Multiple Locations

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

The selected candidate will:
*Use information collected from a variety of computer network defense resources to identify, analyze, and report events that occur or might occur within their environment
*Help develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect against attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems.
*Develop increasing expertise in networking protocols and architectures, cloud security, Internet of Things protocols, and advanced network security.
*Profile targets and activities, ensure target continuity, and pioneer procedures to gather additional evidence
*Categorize intelligence gaps to modify current collection or allow new collection to close the gaps
*Apply curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights
*Distill, document, contextualize and share findings–including any new tradecraft–with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers
*Be part of a team, working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.

SKILLSET:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
*Understanding network defenses and vulnerabilities in relation to available exploitation capabilities to create exploitation plans and make operational adjustments as the plan is executed
*Applying data and technical expertise to perform file signature analysis, real-time forensic analysis, and report intelligence-derived significant network events and intrusions
*Performing threat analysis which includes identifying and describing threat actors, activities, platforms, and targets-as well as how they interact-and providing an understanding of the presence, intent, and capabilities of the identified threats

Desired experience/knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
*Certifications such as SANS GCTI, GNFA, GCIH, GXPN, GCIA, GREM, or GDAT, CCNA, CCNP; CompTIA CySA+, CASP, Security+, Network+
*Prior experience supporting Cyber Mission Force requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

*Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensic, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

*Computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, and/or systems engineering.
*Network or system administration.
*If not credited toward education requirements, completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations will be considered towards relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20-24 week courses will count as 6 months of experience, 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience).

LABOR CATEGORIES:

Labor category level is based on years of experience combined with educational degrees (18 semester hours of military training/ coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics is equivalent to an Associate’s degree):

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph

LOCATIONS:

San Antonio, TX
Fort Meade, MD
Aurora, CO

All Levels Exploitation Analyst – Multiple Locations

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

The selected candidate will:
*Provide expert analytic support against high value targets
*Collaborate with team members to identify access and collection gaps that can be satisfied through collection and/or preparation activities
*Leverage all authorized resources and analytic techniques to penetrate targeted networks
Create comprehensive strategies to develop and maintain accesses, conduct remote exploitation, and provide technical assistance
*Analyze intelligence information, technical data, and exploitation opportunities
*Communicate assessments in operational- or strategic-level analytic intelligence products and through oral briefings
*Apply curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights
*Distill, document, contextualize and share findings–including any new tradecraft–with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers
*Be part of a team, working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.

SKILLSET:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
*Understanding network defenses and vulnerabilities in relation to available exploitation capabilities to create exploitation plans and make operational adjustments as the plan is executed
*Applying data and technical expertise to perform file signature analysis, real-time forensic analysis, and report intelligence-derived significant network events and intrusions
*Performing threat analysis which includes identifying and describing threat actors, activities, platforms, and targets-as well as how they interact-and providing an understanding of the presence, intent, and capabilities of the identified threats

Desired experience/knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
*Certifications such as SANS GCTI, GNFA, GCIH, GXPN, GCIA, GREM, or GDAT; Offensive Security OSCP, OSWE, OSCE, OSEE; Cisco CyberOps, CCNA, CCNP; CompTIA CySA+, CASP, Security+, Network+; EC-Council CEH
*Prior experience supporting Cyber Mission Force requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

*Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensic, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

*Computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, and/or systems engineering.
*Network or system administration.
*If not credited toward education requirements, completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations will be considered towards relevant experience requirement (i.e., 20-24 week courses will count as 6 months of experience, 10-14 weeks will count as 3 months of experience).

LABOR CATEGORIES:

Labor category level is based on years of experience combined with educational degrees (18 semester hours of military training/ coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics is equivalent to an Associate’s degree):

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph

LOCATIONS:

San Antonio, TX
Fort Meade, MD
Aurora, CO

All Levels of Software Developers – San Antonio, TX

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Experience/knowledge with or interest in developing skills in the following areas:

*Experience in C/C++, Python, Java, Windows, Android, iOS, and/or other high-order language software development

*Intermediate knowledge of software development tools: Windows: Visual Studio, Linux gdb, gcc, vi, etc., Android: Android Studio & SDK, iOS: xcode, swift

*Experience with virtual applications and environments (VMWare, VirtualBox, QEMU, etc.)

*Basic understanding of network protocols (TCP, HTTP, UDP, IP, etc.)

*Experience working in an Agile development/DevOps environment.

*Experience using a DevOps platform (Gitlab, Jira, and Confluence)

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

*Assisting with the development of cyber operations applications.

*Working with a team of developers to design, develop, test, and document software applications primarily in a Linux/Unix environment.

*Translating customer requirements into software design documents and other documentation to support successful operational use.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Accepted Degrees:

*Electronic Engineering

*Electrical Engineering

*Physics, or Mathematics

*Software Engineering

*Computer Science

*Information Technologies and Data Processing

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to get a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

LOCATION:

San Antonio, TX (preferred)

All Levels Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA) – Multiple Locations

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

The selected candidate will:
*Conduct advanced analysis of collection and open-source data to generate insights and leads
*Ensure target continuity, profile targets and their activities, and develop techniques to gain additional target information
*Maintain appropriate databases for targeting, tasking, and analysis
*Identify intelligence gaps to tailor current collection or enable new collection to close the gaps
*Employ multiple analysis disciplines such as pattern recognition against targets’ communications, network usage and digital footprints
*Apply knowledge and understanding of IC needs and missions
*Mentor other analysts on the tools and methodologies used to conduct TDNA
*Apply curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights
*Distill, document, contextualize and share findings–including any new tradecraft–with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers
*Be part of a team, working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.

SKILLSET:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
*Performing file signature analysis, real-time forensic analysis, and report intelligence-derived significant network events and intrusions
*Building/maintaining subject matter expertise in an assigned substantive or functional area
*Reviewing source reporting and raw intelligence to determine its value, significance, and relevance
*Communicating assessments in operational- or strategic-level analytic intelligence products and through oral briefings
*Performing threat analysis, to include assessments identifying and describing threat actors, activities, platforms, and targets—as well as how they interact—and providing an understanding of the presence, intent, and capabilities of the identified threats
*Assessing how environmental variables may affect threats (known or emerging) in a domain
*Understanding policies that govern all facets of cyberspace operations and advise leaders on how to posture analytic resources against mission requirements.

Desired experience/knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
*Certifications such as SANS GCTI, GNFA, GCIH, GXPN, GCIA, GREM, or GDAT; Offensive Security OSCP, OSWE, OSCE, OSEE; Cisco CyberOps, CCNA, CCNP; CompTIA CySA+, CASP, Security+, Network+; EC-Council CEH
*Graduate of the Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC)
*Prior experience supporting Cyber Mission Force requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

*Liberal Arts field (e.g., English, History, Communications, Languages and Cultures, International Relations, and Political Science) are preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable
*Information Technology or Information Systems degrees may be considered relevant if the programs contain the amount and type of coursework equivalent to a CS major.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

*Aspects of Intelligence Analysis (e.g., target development, social network analysis, metadata analysis, knowledge of customer tool sets and databases).
*Foreign language proficiency may also be used to satisfy experience requirements.

LABOR CATEGORIES:

Labor category level is based on years of experience combined with educational degrees:

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph

LOCATIONS:

San Antonio, TX
Fort Meade, MD
Aurora, CO

Associate Systems Analyst/Developer – San Antonio, TX

Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) – All level – Multiple Locations

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

The selected candidate will:
*Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data at multiple levels up and down the OSI network stack and bring a solid understanding of logical/physical IP core infrastructure, communication devices and how they connect to networks, and the traffic movements in a network.
*Develop new tradecraft needed to perform analysis as technologies evolve.
*Apply curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights.
*Distill, document, contextualize and share findings–including any new tradecraft–with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.
*Be part of a team, working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.

SKILLSET:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
*Digital network analysis, characterization, or exploitation.
*Intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, to include but not limited to technical sensors / platforms and human intelligence sources, SIGINT development (SIGDEV) or computer network provider capabilities and workflows, and technical metadata or content analysis
*Software applications and databases associated with network analysis and target development
*Computer networking and telecommunication architecture, the OSI model, communication protocols, and common hacker TTPs
*TCP/IP, IPv6, routing concepts, network mapping, subnetting, and target templating
*Understanding policies that govern all facets of cyberspace operations and advise leaders on how to posture analytic resources against mission requirements.

Desired experience/knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
*Certifications such as SANS GCTI, GNFA, GCIH, GXPN, GCIA, GREM, or GDAT; Offensive Security OSCP, OSWE, OSCE, OSEE; Cisco CyberOps, CCNA, CCNP; CompTIA CySA+, CASP, Security+, Network+; EC-Council CEH
*Graduate of the Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC)
*Prior experience supporting Cyber Mission Force requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Degree in one of the following degrees:
*Computer Science
*Information Technology (IT) or Information Security (IS)
(relevant if the programs contain the amount and type of coursework equivalent to a Computer Science (CS) major)
*Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
(relevant if programs contain a concentration of courses in the following foundational CS areas: algorithms, computer architecture (not network architecture), programming methodologies and languages, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

*Computer or information systems design/development/analysis roles
*Engineering hardware and/or software, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and systems administration.
*Graduate of the Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC)

LABOR CATEGORIES:

Labor category level is based on years of experience combined with educational degrees:

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph

LOCATIONS:

San Antonio, TX
Fort Meade, MD
Aurora, CO

Intermediate Logistician – Fort Meade, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Logistician will order, receive, and inventory parts, components, supplies and equipment. The Logistician will also pack, and ship classified and unclassified items (as specified under each TTO). The Logistician shall maintain accurate accountability records for classified and unclassified Government Furnished Equipment and Material

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

*Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
*Seven (7) years of experience in ordering, receiving, and inventorying parts, components, supplies, and equipment. Equipment is to include the packing and shipping of electronic equipment.
*Five (5) years using material control procedures on Government contracts.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in the following areas:

*Order, receive, and inventory parts, components, supplies and equipment.
*Pack and ship classified and unclassified items.
*Maintain accurate accountability records for classified and unclassified GFE.
*Work with minimal supervision and be able to address and solve most issues.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Current TS with FS Poly

LOCATION:

Fort Meade, MD with possibility to telework

Intermediate Software Systems Engineer – Fort Meade, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The selected candidate will:

The Software System Engineer will provide technical direction for the design and development of application software for systems. Perform software management, design, development, flow analysis, detailed design data flow diagrams, structure charts and Program Description Language for each software system.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

MS degree from an accredited college or university is required and Four (4) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity or BA degree and Six (6) years of experience in the following degrees:
*Engineering
*Physical Science
*Computer Science
*System Engineering
Four (4) years in a leadership position providing supervision to other software personnel; solving varied software related problems; and generating and reviewing software designs for accuracy, completeness and appropriateness in light of objectives, budget and schedule.
One (1) year using CASE Tools, the CMM, development of performance and customer satisfaction metrics, and IEEE/EIA Standard 12207
Four (4) years of experience using Data Item Descriptions associated with MIL-STD-498/IEEE/EIA Standard 12207.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in the following areas:

*Provide technical direction to software personnel.
*Solve varied software-related problems.
*Generate and review software designs for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness considering objectives, budget, and schedule.
*Perform modeling activities using CASE tools.
*Benchmark and improve software processes through the application of the Software Acquisition Capability Maturity Model principles.
*Develop software specifications.
*Develop performance and customer satisfaction metric tools based upon Software Life Cycle Processes standards (e.g., IEEE/EIA Standard 12207)

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Current TS with FS Poly

LOCATION:

Fort Meade, MD with possibility to telework

Journeyman Computer Network Support Specialist – Columbia/Baltimore, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a Journeyman Computer Network Support Specialist, you will provide professional services responsible for supporting United States Cyber Command’s internal command Information Technology (IT) systems, to include unique, innovative, end leading-edge cyberspace operations systems used to protect and defend Department of Defense technology ecosystems. Additionally, you will be a key contributor to a team of cyber professionals who provide IT network engineering services and support.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-team environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline and 5+ years of related work experience in IT network engineering helping to create technology solutions and design technology capabilities to augment, improve, or replace existing platforms/mission functions. Additionally, the preferred candidate will be an expert user of Microsoft Visio and possess hands-on experience using network security products such as firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention, and scanning technologies for network discovery and assessment.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

In this role you will:

*Design and define IT networks for new or existing computer systems supporting the command or enterprise.
*Perform complex systems development and IT infrastructure design work that may include logic network design, physical network design, manufacturing and development, cost projections, and IT systems engineering.
*Evaluate new network technologies and make recommendations to project managers regarding integration of these technologies into the existing network.
*Develop documentation on new or existing systems.
*Some travel is required

REQUIREMENTS:

Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Certification: IAT Level II (CCNA, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)

LOCATION:

Columbia/Baltimore, MD

Junior Computer Scientist – Fort Meade, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Computer Scientist will have expertise and knowledge and be able to apply this knowledge in the design, development, test and documentation of software code. The Computer Scientist will all apply sound planning, analysis and programming and coding practices.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

MS Degree from an accredited college or university is required or BS Degree and three (3) years of experience in one of the following degrees:
*Engineering
*Physical Science
*Computer Science
*Systems Engineering
One (1) year of experience in software and firmware design development and test to include writing clear, concise, functioning and fully commented code that follows applicable Government standards.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in the following capabilities:

*Software Driver development
*Software application development
*Digital Signal Processing applications
*Client/server applications
*Legacy and current processor technology
*Operating systems, architectures, and interfaces
*Assembly and high-level programming languages
*Software/code reverse engineering
*Embedded software development
*Effectively communicate, both written and verbally, to the technical team, management, and customer concerning the status of work
*Participate in software peer reviews.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Current TS with FS Poly

LOCATION:

Fort Meade, MD with possibility to telework

Network and Security Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Will be responsible for managing and maintaining a medium-size office network supporting corporate and contract efforts. Supports the integration of new contract assets into the network, ensuring remote connectivity for endpoints and remote offices, supporting all endpoints and services across the enterprise, deploying new services through virtualized or container deployments, advises on the security impact of change, and develops/implements disaster response actions.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a technical field such as Computer Engineering/Science or a focus on Network Engineering. A technical degree will not be required if applicable certifications can be presented such as Cisco CCNA (or similar), Palo Alto Networks Certifications, or Windows Administration certification. All skill qualifications will require hands-on demonstration during the interview process. Must have at least 2 years in the field of IT infrastructure maintenance and network engineering.

*Ideal candidates should demonstrate ability to work within a team, be proficient with the technologies utilized within the infrastructure, have a strong ability to troubleshoot, resolve and communicate network issues to other employees and management.
*Ability to develop and maintain Cisco IOS configurations across networks: Candidates must have strong knowledge of Layer2&3 switching, VLANs, ability to maintain ACLs, manage port security, and understanding of the OSI model.
*Proficiency with Palo Alto Networks devices or similar routing and firewall vendors: Candidates must have knowledge on the configuration and management of firewall security policy rules, zone definitions, VPN portals, VPN gateways and VPN profiles for a hybrid work environment.
*Strong preference for candidates with experience managing SIEM, Syslog, EDR, and Network Performance Monitoring systems.
*Candidates must have hands-on experience installing and configuring network equipment.
*High preference for candidates who strive to maintain current knowledge and understanding of security and networking best practices to offer the best solutions and protection to company systems.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

*US Citizenship is required.
*An active DoD TOP SECRET security clearance based current SSBI or ability to receive a clearance, preferred but not required to apply.

Principal Engineer/Analyst – San Antonio, TX/Columbia, MD

Minimum/General Experience:

Extensive experience in telecom research and building data dictionaries based on industry standards such as IEEE and ITU‑T.  The data analyst will research, design, develop, and demonstrate the data research aligns with an operational telecom analysis system.

Functional Responsibility:

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

*Identify operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements by applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.

*Work with software development and analyst teams on requirements and solution design.

*Use techniques including sampling, model building, and structured analysis to ensure solution is efficient, cost-effective, and financially feasible.

*Drive development and collection needs around data analytics and data modeling/engineering.

*Gather and publish data dictionaries: Maintain data models in ER/win, capture data models from existing databases, and record descriptive information into Erwin (or Visio, Excel, and/or LucidChart).

*Participate in the de-normalization of the data model, ensuring that business are implemented via an alternate mechanism (i.e. trigger, application code).

*Closely work with the App Dev team and DBA to create an appropriate conceptual, logical, and physical data model.

*Present data designs and project approaches to the DRB for review and approval and ensure all DRB artifacts are created.

*Identify business needs, organize, and define data, create, and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models; Maintain appropriate Version Control on data models.

Desired Experience/Capabilities:

Possess and maintain required skills to include, but not limited to:

*Telecommunications protocols, call flows, databases, and data servers

*Radio frequency and telecommunications standards, equipment, and processing techniques

*Telephony and VOIP Terminologies

*OpenStack framework

*Software Defined Networks (SDN)

Required Qualifications:

*Applying Agile/Scrum methodologies for project delivery and quality assurance using Jira, Confluence, and similar tools.

*Applying analytical solutions and utilize Python and SQL scripting, data access tools, and MS Word to generate reports and liaise with multiple teams.

*Utilizing Python and SQL to write and execute complex queries and procedures to test algorithms based on data models for telecommunication insights.

Educational and Clearance Requirements:

*M.S. in STEM or 12+ years direct experience and 6+ years technical leadership

*B.S. in STEM or 15+ years direct experience and 6+ years technical leadership

*PhD in STEM or 10+ years direct experience and 6+ years technical leadership

*Possess a current TS/SCI clearance

Regional Site Lead/Director Intelligence Community Solutions – Columbia, MD

CNF Technologies is a rapidly growing company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and with field offices in place and emerging in key markets/geographies nationwide. The Regional Site Lead(s) provide a senior manager in the local area for employees, clients, and business partners. Site Leads:

* Provide local leadership to CNF employees assigned to the field office through a combination of direct supervision and coordination with program managers and project managers operating in the region, but physically stationed outside it.

* Provide Operations accountability for assigned programs, to include management of cost, schedule, and performance baselines, as well as ensuring customer satisfaction. This includes establishing and managing subcontracts, vendors, etc. to meet customer objectives, and participating in CNF operations processes for governance and control over programs we perform.

* Develop strategy and growth plans for the region, which include developing strategies for growth that align with CNF’s business strategy and core values, developing and qualifying a pipeline of business opportunities to deliver that strategy, and participating in capture and proposal phases of the business development processes. Developing and maintaining strong industry relationships and customer intimacy with clients in the region is essential.

Daily duties include managing the execution of contracts, capturing follow-on contracts and growing existing contracts; managing personnel; ensuring quality of contract delivery and maintaining customer and teammate relationships.

After the initial orientation and transition period, the Site Lead will be given general direction but will be expected to perform duties and responsibilities independently. This includes developing strategy, identifying target markets, developing delivery models/capabilities, and managing the capture of new business. The Site Lead works directly with all corporate staff including HR, contracting, finance, and security as an extension of the CNF Operations Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Site Lead will lead sensitive, high visibility projects in CNF Technologies’ dynamic, high-growth oriented environment. In addition, this individual will play a pivotal role in establishing the processes, procedure, and infrastructure a company growing rapidly needs to ensure continued success.

* Provide effective, inspiring leadership by being involved in the delivery of programs and services, and developing deep knowledge of our staff, clients, and contracts.

* Ensure contractual compliance and timely delivery of services and solutions to clients, emphasizing the implementation of CNF Technologies’ quality management solution to continually improve our delivery model.

* Develop and maintain relationships with key customers and Government stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and keep CNF Technologies in touch with emerging needs.

* Prepare and deliver inputs to an Annual Operations Plan, describing the work to be executed, the expected financial results, and the critical sales / contracts actions required to deliver it.

* Lead, coach, develop, and retain CNF Technologies’ high-potential future leaders and technical experts with an emphasis on preparing them to serve in more senior roles.

* Spearhead the identification and tracking of emerging technologies affecting client mission/contract success and develop strategies for CNF Technologies to address them.

* Participate in the Business Development and Capture cycle, including assisting in solutioning and proposal development, for strategic opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated leadership capabilities and have extensive technical and management experience in the field of engineering and research and development, especially in the Cyber, Space, or ISR mission domains. Prior experience managing contract delivery teams and detailed understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations is required. Successful candidates must have demonstrated track record of capturing and executing business in the region the Site Lead position is located within. Additional requirements include:

* B.S. in technical field (M.S preferred) such as computer science, information systems, or engineering (other STEM degrees satisfy this requirement).

* Minimum 15 years leadership experience, at least 10 of which include program or project management in federal contracting within the Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community. Profit & Loss experience is highly valued and is a discriminator.

* Exceptional leadership skills, evidenced by successfully building, motivating, and managing high-performance teams and working effectively as a partner with other executives and stakeholders.

* Reputation for teamwork, a strong work ethic, integrity, candor, and accountability to drive issues to successful resolution.

* Extensive program management experience to include managing large Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Candidate must demonstrate deep financial acumen and ability to manage cost-reimbursable, time and materials, and fixed price contract types.

* Strategic thinker with proven ability to leverage technology and develop and implement efficient and effective processes and procedures in a complex, high growth environment.

* Ability to methodically analyze problems, identify solutions, and maintain composure in potentially stressful situations.

* Prior experience developing business strategy, capture management, and managing, writing, and reviewing proposals is essential in this role.

* Exhibit good writing, speaking and listening skills, including the ability to render concise reports, summaries, and presentations.

* Requires eligibility for a current Top Secret clearance based on current Single Scope Background Investigation and be eligible for indoctrination for SCI. Strong preference for candidates with current full scope polygraph.

Scrum Master – Colorado Springs, CO

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Candidate is supporting Space Systems Command (SSC) Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) programs for the United States Space Force.  This position supports the program office as it requires advanced persistent cyber defenses against nation state threats to operations and provides an opportunity to participate in hardening our nation’s space enterprise using a multi-pronged Cyber Operations approach. Specifically, as a Scrum Master, you will lead a team of software engineers building a particular facet of the cyber defenses mentioned above.

This is a full-time opportunity located in Colorado Springs, CO

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-team environment. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of building/coding system applications with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C, C++, C#, and Python in Agile/DevOps/DevSecOps environments. Candidate must have in-depth knowledge and experience working in and leading agile teams delivering customer requirements.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

In this role you will:

*Follow standard agile practices, processes, and governance aligning with agile DevSecOps methodologies.
*Continuously and actively engage with other development teams to manage dependencies and resolve impediments
*Prepare material, coordinate, and lead organizational-level meetings, engaging both internal and external stake holders
*Act as a primary team point of contact for Agile questions and guidance
*Facilitate team coordination and collaboration
*Lead your team as a primary focal point for tracking and working to address organizational-wide barriers
*Lead your team members to successfully execute projects, as required, leveraging Project Management “best practices”
*Work with stakeholders to identify, develop, and maintain key metrics
*Identify issues and work to mitigate risk across the organization through meaningful metric indicators

REQUIREMENTS:

*Security Clearance Level: Must have or ability to obtain TS/SCI
*Education: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM related specialty (Required)
*Certifications: Must have SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe for Teams, & SAFe Advanced Scrum Master within Three Months of Start Date)
*Applications/Frameworks: JIRA, Confluence, Slack, Scrum, SAFe
*Demonstrated working Knowledge & Experience in the following Areas: Agile software development, Agile methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle Management, Cross-functional team (Required).

LOCATION:

Colorado Springs, CO with possibility to telework

Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect – Columbia/Baltimore, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect, you will provide senior-level services responsible for ensuring focused cyber project management and coordination from inception to delivery; success in applied research and experimentation projects; engineering projects that develop and implement next-generation IT tools, systems, and capabilities to help revolution the cyber battlefield and drive the superiority of our cyber forces over our adversaries; sound coordination with external entities, administrators, developers, and engineers to build and modify the required software as well as test new capabilities; technical tasks are accomplished in a sound and secure manner. You will also mentor and provide guidance for other computer systems engineer/architect team members.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-team environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and 10+ years of related work experience in system engineering roles where you successfully assessed, designed, and delivered technical capabilities as well as provided input to systems engineering process. Additionally, the preferred candidate will have exposure to Cloud/AWS; be a problem solver who can drive and facilitate projects and use engineering skills to determine solutions; possess knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) Architecture Framework (DODAF); be capable of building systems from the ground up by leveraging network architecture/systems engineering expertise.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

In this role you will:

*Evaluate, develop, and deliver technical input to the systems engineering process to ensure successful delivery of technical capabilities and functions.
*Develop technical documentation, system architecture, and system design documentation.
*Interact with the Government to discuss Systems Engineering technical considerations and solutions for problems, issues, or conflicts.
*Oversee the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility.
*Communicate with other program personnel, Government overseers, senior executives, stakeholders, and sponsors.
*Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management, system integration, and test plans.
*Analyze complex information and independently takes appropriate actions to resolve problems.
*Provide engineering guidance to technical staff and establish effective working relationships with other Government agencies and mission partners.
*Deliver briefings on complex topics to groups, which may include executive-level decision makers.
*Work complex research projects as a senior contributor in an integrated team.

REQUIREMENTS:

Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Certification: IASAE Level II (CISSP, CASP+CE, CSSLP)

LOCATION:

Columbia/Baltimore, MD

Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect – Columbia/Baltimore, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect, you will provide senior-level services responsible for creating and designing computer applications, systems, and networks to support new capabilities, applications, and operations. You will design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns as well as perform systems management and integration functions. Additionally, you will design and conduct hardware or software tests, provide customers or installation teams guidelines for implementing secure systems, evaluate current or emerging technologies to consider factors such as cost, portability, compatibility, or usability, establish functional or system standards to address operational requirements, quality requirements, and design constraints, and provide seasoned technical expertise that supports analysis, development, and operation of complete computer systems. You will also mentor and provide guidance for other senior computer system engineer/architect team members.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-team environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and 10+ years of related work experience designing and developing solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns; performing systems management and integration functions; verifying stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture; developing system engineering, software engineering, system integration, or distributed system architectures; collaborating with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

In this role you will:

*Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns.
*Perform systems management and integration functions.
*Evaluate, develop, and deliver technical input to the systems engineering process.
*Develop technical documentation, system architecture, and system design documentation.
*Interact with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues, or conflicts.
*Oversee the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables produced.
*Communicate with program personnel, Government stakeholders, and senior executives.

REQUIREMENTS:

Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Certification: IASAE Level II (CASP+ CE, CISSP (or Associate), CSSLP)

LOCATION:

Onsite at Columbia/Baltimore, MD

Senior Engineer/Analyst – San Antonio, TX/Columbia, MD

Minimum/General Experience:

Significant experience in telecom research and building data dictionaries based on industry standards such as IEEE and ITU‑T.  The data analyst will research, design, develop, and demonstrate the data research aligns with an operational telecom analysis system.

 Functional Responsibility:

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

*Identify operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements by applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.

*Work with software development and analyst teams on requirements and solution design.

*Use techniques including sampling, model building, and structured analysis to ensure solution is efficient, cost-effective, and financially feasible.

*Drive development and collection needs around data analytics and data modeling/engineering.

*Gather and publish data dictionaries: Maintain data models in ER/win, capture data models from existing databases, and record descriptive information into Erwin (or Visio, Excel, and/or LucidChart).

*Participate in the de-normalization of the data model, ensuring that business are implemented via an alternate mechanism (i.e. trigger, application code).

*Closely work with the App Dev team and DBA to create an appropriate conceptual, logical, and physical data model.

*Present data designs and project approaches to the DRB for review and approval and ensure all DRB artifacts are created.

*Identify business needs, organize, and define data, create, and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models; Maintain appropriate Version Control on data models.

Desired Experience/Capabilities:

Possess and maintain required skills to include, but not limited to:

*Telecommunications protocols, call flows, databases, and data servers

*Radio frequency and telecommunications standards, equipment, and processing techniques

*Telephony and VOIP Terminologies

*OpenStack framework

*Software Defined Networks (SDN)

Required Qualifications:

*Applying Agile/Scrum methodologies for project delivery and quality assurance using Jira, Confluence, and similar tools.

*Applying analytical solutions and utilize Python and SQL scripting, data access tools, and MS Word to generate reports and liaise with multiple teams.

*Utilizing Python and SQL to write and execute complex queries and procedures to test algorithms based on data models for telecommunication insights.

Educational and Clearance Requirements:

*S. in STEM or 8-12+ years direct experience and 3+ years technical leadership

*S. in STEM or 12+ years direct experience and 3+ years technical leadership

*PhD in STEM or 5+ years direct experience and 3+ years technical leadership

*Possess a current TS/SCI clearance

Senior Hardware Design Engineer – Fort Meade, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The selected candidate will:

Designs and tests new integrated circuits and hardware components for a wide variety of signal processing applications and research. Designs, documents, and develops code (to include firmware) for digital signal processors or other programmable hardware devices such as ASOC and FPGA hardware. Analyzes the function of existing integrated circuits and hardware components for the purpose of reverse engineering the hardware and firmware. Conducts the necessary hardware engineering and related functions to modify and adapt vendor-manufactured hardware to meet special Government needs and contingencies.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

BS degree from an accredited college or university is required in one of the following degrees or Five (5) years of additional hardware design engineering may be substituted for a BS degree.
*Electrical Engineering
*Computer Engineering
Twelve (12) years’ experience as a HDE in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering of the same is required.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in the following areas:

*Assist with designing new products and processes and improving and maintaining existing products.
*Conduct design analysis on components and/or assemblies to assist in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, able to be manufactured, and reliable.
*Communicate with the other engineering personnel to coordinate the interrelated design and assure project completion.
*Apply ASIC or FPGA place and route (P&R) tools with various libraries to create physical implementations of designs.
*Develop and maintain documentation for the P&R design flows.
*Assist with de-processing electronic components and retrieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering procedures.
*Design new products and improving and maintaining existing products.
*Integrate new P&R tools, P&R tool updates, and ASIC or FPGA design libraries into Government’s computer aided design environment, documents the use of those tools and libraries and assist other physical designers to successfully complete their specific P&R design taks.
*Work with tool and library vendors to develop solutions for designers’ P&R design challenges.
*Direct and check the work of other hardware design engineers.
*Act as internal consultant providing technical guidance on most complex projects.
*Develop novel procedures for reverse engineering of new component types.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

TS with SCI eligibility and CI Poly

LOCATION:

Fort Meade, MD with possibility to telework

Senior Information Assurance Engineer – San Antonio, TX/ Columbia, MD

Senior Information Security Analyst – Columbia/Baltimore, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Information Security Analyst, you will provide senior-level services planning and carrying out security measures to protect computer networks and systems and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of technology ecosystems. You will maintain proficiency with Information Technology security along with current and emerging methods attackers are using to infiltrate computer systems, research new security technology to plan and provision continuous technical security improvements to effectively protect the organization, and assist with disaster recovery plans and information technology contingency processes and procedures. You will also mentor and provide guidance for other information security analysts.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-team environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and 10+ years of related work experience in cybersecurity, compliance and risk management, planning, implementing, upgrading, and monitoring security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. The preferred candidate will possess experience with DoD Cyber Security Service Providers (CSSP) and related activities; DoD Cybersecurity Policies; the Xacta Solutions 360 platform for managing cyber risk and compliance processes, and have experience using the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service platform. Additionally, the preferred candidate will have working knowledge of Amazon Web Services, ACAS Security scanning software, vCenter, Windows Server Update Service, and/or STIGs/IAVAs. Our ideal candidate is also a problem solver who can use engineering skills to determine solutions as well as build technology systems.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

In this role you will:

*Ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure.
*Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information.
*Ensure the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all Information Technology (IT) and cybersecurity services.
*Develop and design security solutions to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information throughout the enterprise.
*Identify, plan, and document improvements to security controls.
*Develop and document recommendations and courses of action (COAs) to solve complex cybersecurity problems.
*Develop and interpret cybersecurity requirements and assists in the formulation of cybersecurity/IT plans and operations.
*Ensure the assessment and implementation of identified computer and network environment fixes as part of the Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management program.
*Guide the implementation of appropriate operational structures and processes to ensure an effective cybersecurity program
*Review System Security Plans (SSP) and solutions
*Evaluate and document the effectiveness of solutions implemented to provide the “CIA Triad”

REQUIREMENTS:

Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Certification: IAM Level II (CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO, HCISPP)

LOCATION:

Columbia/Baltimore, MD

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Fort Meade, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The selected candidate will:

Provides technical expertise in the mechanical/thermal aspects of electronics integration and prototyping for a small team. Specialized knowledge and experience in solid model development and thermal analysis is required. Provides technical expertise and guidance for a small team in machining, construction (metal, wood, plastic, etc..) and prototyping various electronics packaging designs and electronic system modifications. Hands-on experience supporting “design-bench-deploy” is essential. Specialized knowledge of machining/construction mill and lathe work is preferred. CAD/CAM design experience is also preferred. Should have technical expertise in the capabilities of CNC equipment. Must be very detail oriented with a drive for accuracy and precision.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

MS degree from an accredited college or university is required and Eight (8) years’ experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity or BS degree in one of the following Degree and Ten (10) year of experience:
*Mechanical Engineering
*Physical Science

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in the following areas:

*Model and design mechanical systems
*Assist with the design of electronic chassis, chassis components, and electro-mechanical systems and components.
*Assist with design of dense electronic packaging.
*Perform thermal analysis to account for thermal mitigation.
*Perform electronic and mechanical fabrication and assembly.
*Perform materials analysis and testing for manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
*Display good leadership, communication, and small team cooperations skills.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Current TS with FS Poly

LOCATION:

Fort Meade, MD with possibility to telework

Senior Network Engineer – Fort Meade, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The selected candidate will:

The Network Engineer will support planning, design, development, implementation, and technical support of multiplatform, multi-system networks to encompass diagnosing network performance shortcomings and designing and implementing performance improvements. The Network Engineer will develop, operate, and manage networks required to operate in a secure environment.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

BA degree from an accredited college or university is required.

*Ten (10) years of experience in network design, to include routing, switching, and network security is required.
*CCNA Certification required.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in the following areas:

*Install and configure Cisco 7600 series routers and 6500 series switches.
*Maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and diagnose and resolve problems with Cisco ASA firewalls, Cisco IDS/IPS, VPNs, Cisco 3750 series switches, and Cisco management applications.
*Develop network security requirements and policy and translate requirements into specific device configurations.
*Design and implement enterprise-level ISP backbone networks.
*Provide technical directions for the operation, configurations, and maintenance of network devices.
*Direct small teams in the identification and resolution of complex technical issue and problems

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Current TS with FS Poly

LOCATION:

Fort Meade, MD with possibility to telework

Senior Network/Security Engineer – San Antonio, TX

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Assist in day-to-day oversight of critical IT infrastructure and identify weaknesses, then create robust countermeasures to avoid security breaches and/or incidents. Train employees on security best practices and advice management on investments to safeguard the company’s computer and network systems. Assist in creating/updating security protocols, procedures, policies for the overall security posture of the IT security infrastructure. Assist in performing vulnerability/risk assessments for customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Develop, execute, and track the performance of security measures to protect information, network infrastructure and computer systems.

*Review and update current security plans and strategies.

*Engineer comprehensive cybersecurity architectures.

*Identify, define, and document system security requirements and develop solutions.

*Maintain security software monitoring systems which help identify security breaches, irregular behavior, then and set up preventive measures.

*Oversee security monitoring program and staff.

*Assist in CMMC3 regulatory compliance adherence.

*Assist in Planning, development, and implementation of company information security strategy.

*Educate and train staff on information system security best practices.

*Perform routine vulnerability assessments and create risk assessment reports for customers.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Risk/Vulnerability Assessments, Network, Linux and Windows Administration, Shell Scripting, and familiar with RMF, CMMC regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

3+ years, vulnerability assessment/penetration testing
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Security or Cyber Security
Desired Certifications: CompTIA Sec+, CISSP, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Senior RF Engineer – Fort Meade, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The selected candidate will:

Provides technical experience in system solutions and RF designs for a small team in the design, development, integration and test of operational prototypes. Hand-on experience doing “design-bench-deploy” is essential. Specialized RF design experience in lower0oiwer RF systems, power amplifiers, cellular, and WiFi technology, antennas, RF propagation and RF test equipment are desired. Must have experience with modeling and simulation tools, such as PSpice or ADS. Should have a strong background with communication theory and protocols.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

MS degree from an accredited college or university is required and Eight (8) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity or BS degree and Ten (10) years of experience in the following degrees:
*Electrical Engineering
*Physical Science

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in the following areas:

*Design, characterize, and analyze RF systems.
*Integrate and test RF systems.
*Design, characterize, and analyze antennas and RF components.
*Perform modeling and simulation using digital and analog circuit CAD tools (e.g., PSpice and ADS)

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

TS clearance with SCI eligibility and FS Poly

LOCATION:

Fort Meade, MD with possibility to telework

Senior Software Engineer/Developer – San Antonio

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Software Engineer/Developer you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge cyber solutions for US Government clients, focusing primarily on solutions for digital signal processing, software defined radio, and cyber applications to enable the convergence of Electronic Warfare and Cyberspace operations

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, large-team environment. The successful candidate must have 4-plus years of recent system engineering experience with a strong understanding of software architectures. The candidate will possess and maintain required skills to include, but not limited to

*Experience designing, developing, integrating, testing, and deploying solutions
*Experience with Linux based command line and script development
*Experience with Bash, Python or C/C++
*Experience with Agile development, to include DevOps/DevSecOps infrastructures
*Experience with setup and maintenance of AWS EC2 or similar cloud-based environments
*Experience programing frontend, backend, and databases
*Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to convey technical ideas in a clear, logical fashion and translate highly technical data into easily comprehensible, actionable requirements is essential.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

. In this role you will:

*Design, develop, enhance, debug, and implement software solutions supporting Cyber Operations for defensive and offensive platforms
*Troubleshoot production problems related to software, cloud systems and CICD Pipelines
*Research, test, build, and coordinate the conversion and/or integration of new products based on client requirements
*Design and develop new software products or major enhancements to existing software pipeline
*Address problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms
*Perform feasibility analyses on potential future projects
*Evaluate and recommend application software packages, application integration and testing tools
*Resolve problems with software and respond to requests for improvements and enhancement
*Provide task leadership and mentoring of junior software engineers
*Work with other hardware and software engineers to develop solutions for our clients
*Be part of an integrated solution engineering team participating in Agile Scrum processes and ceremonies
*Collaborate, on a periodic basis, with direct clients and stakeholder communities

REQUIREMENTS:

*Must contain a security clearance (TS/SCI)
*Must pass the CCD Basic and Senior Exam for the 90 COS
*Basic Exam (Must pass in first month)

Knowledge test (90min, 50 questions):
Performance test (8hr, 2 C programing questions, 2 Python questions, 1Python Networking question)

*Senior Exam (Must pass in 3 months)
Practical test, subject areas including:
-Drivers
-C
-Assembly
-Python
-Linux kernels
-Networks
-Etc.

LOCATION:

San Antonio, TX

Senior Software Systems Engineer – Fort Meade, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The selected candidate will:

The Software System Engineer will provide technical direction for the design and development of application software for systems. Perform software management, design, development, flow analysis, detailed design data flow diagrams, structure charts and Program Description Language for each software system.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

MS degree from an accredited college or university is required and Eight years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity or BA degree and Ten (10) years of experience in the following degrees:
*Engineering
*Physical Science
*Computer Science
*System Engineering
Four (4) years in a leadership position providing supervision to other software personnel; solving varied software related problems; and generating and reviewing software designs for accuracy, completeness and appropriateness in light of objectives, budget and schedule.
One (1) year using CASE Tools, the CMM, development of performance and customer satisfaction metrics, and IEEE/EIA Standard 12207
Four (4) years of experience using Data Item Descriptions associated with MIL-STD-498/IEEE/EIA Standard 12207.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in the following areas:

*Provide technical direction to software personnel.
*Solve varied software-related problems.
*Generate and review software designs for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness considering objectives, budget, and schedule.
*Develop software specifications.
*Develop performance and customer satisfaction metric tools based upon Software Life Cycle Processes standards (e.g., IEEE/EIA Standard 12207)
*Perform modeling activities using CASE tools.
*Benchmark and improve software processes through the application of the Software Acquisition Capability Maturity Model principles.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Current TS with FS Poly

LOCATION:

Fort Meade, MD with possibility to telework

Senior Software Test Automation Engineer – Colorado Springs, CO

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Candidate is supporting Space Systems Command (SSC) Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) programs for the United States Space Force. This position supports the program office as it requires advanced persistent cyber defenses against nation state threats to operations and provides an opportunity to participate in hardening our nation’s space enterprise using a multi-pronged Cyber Operations approach. Specifically, as a Software Test Automation Engineer, you will create and executing test plans for functional, integration and regression testing.

This is a full-time opportunity located in Colorado Springs, CO

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-team environment. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of building/coding system applications with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C, C++, C#, and Python in Agile/DevOps/DevSecOps environments. Candidate must have in-depth knowledge and experience testing and automated testing of developed software.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

In this role you will:

*Design and develop programs that conduct automatic tests on new and existent software
*Use guidelines to develop programs and write automation scripts
*Create and provide feedback on test status, test progress and product quality

REQUIREMENTS:

Security Clearance Level: N/A
*Education: Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Software Development, or STEM related specialty (Desired). Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Software Development or STEM related specialty (Required)
*Certifications: Must have a SAFe for Teams, ISTQB Test Automation Engineer, Agile Technical Tester, & Assessing Test Process Improvement certifications within Eight months of start date.
*Applications/Frameworks: JIRA, Confluence, Slack, Scrum, SAFe
*Hands-on experience in test Frameworks: Selenium, Page Object Model (POM)
*Demonstrated working Knowledge & Experience in the following Areas:
*Analysis of test results and coordination with development teams for bug fixes
*Analysis of underlying causes of performance issues and provision of corrective action
*Development of automated test scenarios/environments for performance testing
*Reviewing/recommending improvements in existing test procedures
*Coordination with testing team to develop performance test plans and procedures
*Able to use all web methods like GET, PUT, POST, DELETE etc.
*Able to validate XML and JSON body using JSON parser
*Fluent in use of OAuth and OAuth2 authentication mechanisms
*Able to perform Load and Security testing on web services
*Designing/developing test automation scripts to create, enhance, debug, and run test procedures
*Use of test automation guidelines
*Researching software issues through testing to validate feedback, response time, and error code
*Agile methodologies, Agile project management, Software Development Life Cycle Management, Program/Project management, Cross-functional team
*Agile software testing, Test-driven development, Software test planning, Software test automation (Required)

LOCATION:

Colorado Springs, CO with possibility to telework

Senior Technical Expert – Fort Meade, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The selected candidate will:

The Technical Expert shall analyze, track, and identify current and future technologies of interest to the Government. The Technical Expert shall perform research in a specified technology and prepare reports and briefings on the findings.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Ph.D. or MS Degree from an accredited university in the following degrees:
*Engineering
*Physical Science
*Computer Science
*Systems engineering
Fifteen (15) years’ experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in the following areas:

*TSCM analysis
*Commercial and customer RF system design, testing, and modeling
*Network design, testing, and modeling
*Computer forensics
*Mechanical design, materials selection, and processes
*Effectively communicate, both written and verbally, research, findings, recommendations to the technical team, management, and customer.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Current TS with FS Poly

LOCATION:

Fort Meade, MD with possibility to telework

Senior Technical Writer– Fort Meade, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The selected candidate is:

Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project’s hardware and software to include installation, configuration, and how-to documentation. Creates code documentation for software, definition and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Eight (8) years’ experience as a Tech Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. BS degree in a technical discipline from an accredited university or college is required.
A MS degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to six (6) years of experience.
Four (4) years of additional Tech Writing experience may be substituted for a BS degree totaling Twelve (12) years of experience.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in the following areas:

*Understanding basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents.
*Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications.
*Gather technical information, prepares written text.
*Maintain a current internal documentation library.
*Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc.
*Understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents.
*Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications.
*Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences.
*Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials.
*Coordinate layout and design of documents.
*Work on all phases of documentation
*Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents.
*Apply concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources.
*Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation used by end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems.
*Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information.
*Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiple sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers.
*Produce technical documentation for Cyrptologic programs of projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies.
*Apply technical manual standard NSA DS-89 to work products.
*Work independently preparing and maintaining highly complex systems, programming and operations documentation, procedures, and methods.
*Provide expert oversight of technical writing and editing to all phases of acquisition and technical documentation for the Program, Project, or Contract
*Act as project leader for projects with complex or voluminous documentation and may provide or coordinate special documentation services as required.
*Review work product of others for compliance with technical manual NSA DS-89.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Current TS with FS Poly

LOCATION:

Fort Meade, MD with possibility to telework

Senior Technician – Fort Meade, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The selected candidate will:

The Technician shall be skilled in construction, assembly, fabrication and testing of electric, electronic, and mechanical prototypes and products.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

BA degree in Computer Science or related field is desired or Twelve (12) years of experience in construction, assembly, fabrication and test of electrical, electronic, and mechanical prototypes and products with appropriate certifications as required.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in the following areas:

*Collaborate with senior engineering technicians, assemblers/fabricators, mechanical designers, and technical writers; take direction from an Engineer or Engineering Technician Level 3.
*Conducts tests and documents test results in accordance with an approved test plan.
*Prepare and validate parts lists.
*Effectively communicate, both written and verbally to the technical team, management, and the customer concerning status of work.
*Lead and communicate requirements to contractor engineering technicians, assemblers/fabricators, mechanical designers, and technical writers.
*Independently perform tests and document the tests results, following an approved test plan.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Current TS with FS Poly

LOCATION:

Fort Meade, MD with possibility to telework

Senior Test Engineer – San Antonio, TX

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Test Engineer, you will provide senior level engineering services and technical leadership of test engineering functions for our US Government clients. You will manage a team of cyber testers and perform a variety of activities for testing and evaluating cyber tools and solutions focused in the area of Offensive Cyber Operations.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-team environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science in a technical field such as Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, and a minimum of 7 years of work experience. Candidates who hold a Master of Science in a technical field require a minimum of 5 years work experience. The candidate will possess and maintain required skills to include, but not limited to:

*Integrating, testing, and deploying solutions.

*Linux based command line and script development.

*Experience with Bash, Python, and PowerShell.

*Agile development with DevOps/DevSecOps infrastructures.

*Test automation tools such as Jenkins, Robot Framework, and Selenium.

*Linux and Window operating systems, OSI Model, Network traffic collection/analysis.

*Open Source, cloud, virtualization, and microservices technology and software.

*Software Test automation.

*Programming and/or scripting skillsets.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

In this role you will:

*Design, develop, enhance, debug, and implement software solutions supporting Cyber Operations for defensive and offensive platforms

*Provide test automation research, development, test, and evaluation support for all phases of test automation.

*Prepare test and evaluation plans, test cases, and reports in accordance with established operations and processes.

*Research, design, develop, and/or modify test automation using various industry tools for systems and/or applications software.

*Perform functional, interoperability, and integration testing at various layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.

*Coordinate with customers, test engineers and range engineers to ensure testing infrastructure supports test objectives and associate use-case requirements.

*Aggregate, examine, and analyze test data to determine capability and functional conformance to the requirements.

*Recommend changes to capabilities and functions as a result of gaps observed during testing and evaluation.

*Actively participate in Agile team planning and test execution.

*Provide task leadership and mentoring of other test engineers.

*Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and partner test engineers to develop customer testing and test automation solutions.

REQUIREMENTS:

*Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI

LOCATION:

San Antonio, TX

Software Developer (Full Stack) – Colorado Springs, CO

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Candidate is supporting Space Systems Command (SSC) Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) programs for the United States Space Force. This position supports the program office as it requires advanced persistent cyber defenses against nation state threats to operations. Given the stove-piped nature of the space enterprise, the Cyber Operations approach is multipronged. Specifically, as a Full Stack Software Developer, you will develop servers and databases for application functionality, elicit front end user requirements, and code user applications for those requirements.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-team environment. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of building/coding system applications with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C, C++, C#, and Python in Agile/DevOps/DevSecOps environments.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

In this role you will:

*Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions
*Design client-side and server-side architecture
*Build front-end applications
*Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
*Write effective application programming interfaces (API)
*Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
*Create security and data protection settings
*Build features and applications per customer requirements
*Write technical documentation
*Work with other teams and analysts to improve software

REQUIREMENTS:

*Security Clearance Level: Must have or ability to obtain TS/SCI
*Education: Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Software Development, or STEM related specialty (Desired). Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Software Development or STEM related specialty (Required)
*Certifications: Must have or obtain SAFe for Teams Certification, & AWS certifications (Associate Developer, & AWS Specialty Security within Nine Months of Start Date) or be able to demonstrate AWS competence using the CLI and Boto
*Hands on experience in the following Programming Languages: C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, & Angular
*Hands on experience in the following Applications Frameworks: React, Angular, Python, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, & Material UI
*Demonstrated working Knowledge & Experience in the following Areas: Agile software development, Agile methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Cross-functional teams, Apache Spark, Kubernetes, Kafka, SIMP Project, Ansible, Docker, GIT, Linux, Suricata, Zeek, Kibana, Logstash, Elastic Search, Neo4J, PostgreSQL, Terraform, Artifactory, GitLab, network engineering, & AWS Cloud

LOCATION:

Colorado Springs, CO with possibility to telework

Software Engineer Level 0 – Baltimore/Columbia, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a Software Engineer Level 0, you will perform system capabilities analysis, programming, installation, testing, and validation of operational automation and communications software as specified by requirements, standards, and licensing terms. With guidance from more senior engineers, your scope of responsibility will include analysis, design, development, testing, and troubleshooting of computer software in support of technical and mission requirements.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-team environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building/coding system applications with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C, C++, C#, and Python in Agile/DevOps/DevSecOps environments. A candidate who holds a Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification is preferred.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

In this role you will:

*Work with container and container orchestration software.
*Perform tasks related to high-speed networking and network protocol technologies.
*Perform development tasks that support high-speed, distributed processing applications.
*Use GitLab to support GitOps process for Agile DevSecOps.
*Develop, create, or modify Python applications.
*Perform API development using gRPC, Corba, and REST.
*Work with Linux platforms.

REQUIREMENTS:

Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Full Polygraph

LOCATION:

Columbia, MD
60% telework is available, please note government reserves the right to change that requirement at any time

Software Engineer Level 1 – Baltimore/Columbia, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a Software Engineer Level 1, you will perform system capabilities analysis, programming, installation, testing, and validation of operational automation and communications software as specified by requirements, standards, and licensing terms. While assisting other engineers, your scope of responsibility will include analysis, design, development, testing, and troubleshooting of computer software in support of technical and mission requirements.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-team environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering, mathematics, sciences, or technology-related field of study and have 2+ years of hands-on experience building/coding system applications with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C, C++, C#, and Python in Agile/DevOps/DevSecOps environments.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

In this role you will:

*Work with container and container orchestration software.
*Perform tasks related to high-speed networking and network protocol technologies.
*Perform development tasks that support high-speed, distributed processing applications.
*Use GitLab to support GitOps process for Agile DevSecOps.
*Develop, create, or modify Python applications.
*Perform API development using gRPC, Corba, and REST.
*Work with Linux platforms.

REQUIREMENTS:

Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Full Polygraph
Certification: Certified Kubernetes Administrator

LOCATION:

Columbia, MD
60% telework is available, please note government reserves the right to change that requirement at any time

System Software Engineer Mid-Level – San Antonio, TX

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

CNF is hiring a team to work onsite in San Antonio, Texas to fulfill the requirement of a System Software Engineer Mid-Level to perform database, replication, and system administration tasks as required for various development, testing, training and exercise environments involving Modernized Integrated Database (MIDB) systems and Global Command and Control Systems – Joint (GCCS-J) in support of the Contract in for the 35IS.  The candidate will be based in San Antonio, TX at 35th IS, Lackland AFB, TX.

Knowledge/Experience in the following:

*Relational database administration (Sybase preferred)

*SQL experience

*Understanding of database replication

*Experience with one or more of the following technologies: Any app server (Wildfly/JBoss preferred), RHEL/CentOS/Solaris, Scripting (Bash, ksh, etc)

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

System Software Engineer Mid-Level conduct the following:

*Interface with customers to design, implement, and maintain complex, bridged Sybase replication environments to support scenarios involving cross connected versions of various weapon systems.

*Use SQL to assist with maintaining data quality across multiple versions of MIDB and GCCS-J.

*Perform all administration tasks for Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE), Sybase Repserver, and Wildfly app servers for the 35IS MIDB and GCCS-J systems.

*Provide remote assistance in design, maintenance, and recovery of MIDB and GCCS-J Sybase database systems.

*Utilize your experience and knowledge of troubleshooting errors to assist application developers and testers with integrating their application solutions with our database systems.

*Design, tune, and implement load test scenarios as requested by the customer.

*Design, install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers on Nutanix hardware.

*Perform database, app server, and system administration tasks to support implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls to ensure compliance.

*Leverage experience with different technologies to assist with administration needs onDell EMC servers, NetApp storage, Nutanix AHV, Prism, Acropolis on Nutanix appliances, and other tools to deliver Enterprise Services to support the cyber security mission of 35th IS information systems (IS) and networks.

*Respond and resolve service outages, technical queries and other system related issues.

*Perform system checks (processes, services, network, storage) to ascertain overall system health.

*Update and document configuration management and troubleshoot any reported problems.

*Collaborate with the security team on system upgrades and issues.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

DOD Directive 8570 IAT II certification (Security+ or equivalent)

BS/MS (BA/MA)  with 5 yrs directly related experience

Or

MS with 2 yrs directly related experience

Accepted Degrees: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Information Systems, Or related BS degree

Must have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance

LOCATION:

San Antonio, Texas

(U) Intermediate IT Support Personnel – Fort Meade, MD

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The selected candidate will:

The IT support personnel oversees, maintains, and administers day-to-day operation of all computer networks including hardware and software and support and training for the special project’s laboratories and personnel. They diagnose hardware and software problems and replace defective components. They provide the first level of computer and network support to the entire team to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

BS degree in the following degrees or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
*Engineering
*Computer Science
*Information Systems
Five (5) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Four (4) years of additional appliable experience may be substituted for a BS degree

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in the following areas:

*Diagnose hardware and software problems and replace defective components.
*Maintain and administer computer networks including computer hardware, system software, applications software, and all configurations.
*Design, configure, and test upgrades or changes to computer hardware, networking software, and operating system software.
*Train personnel in computer system use and assist with problem resolution.
*Recommend changes to improve systems, network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
*Gather data pertaining to user needs and problems and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements.
*Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs.
*Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel to facilitation purchases.
*Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Current TS with FS Poly

LOCATION:

Fort Meade, MD with possibility to telework