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Operations Research Analyst - Ft. Meade , MD $100-125k+

Network Security Engineer -Arlington, VA $100-$120k

Enterprise Architect - Ft. Meade, MD $130-$140k

Java Developers/Architects - Reston, VA $90-$125k

Software Security Engineer - Ft. Meade, MD$100-$120k

Web- Based Applications Programmer - Arlington, VA $open

Network Security Engineer- Mclean and D.C.- $90-$110k

Applications Programmer/Software Engineer- Arlington, VA $open

Information Security Engineer - Ft. Meade, MD $open


Operations Research Analyst - Ft. Meade , MD $100-125k+

TS/SCI required

Our client, a prestigious research and development organization, that works on only the most challenging and state of the art projects has opening at it's FT. Meade location. This is a very unique long term career opportunity with a very stable ( 50 + year old organization). Starting salary and benefits are exceptional.

Work will involve high level Operations Research/Optimization strategy development and software prototyping.

Requirements:


M.S. in Operations Research,Computer Science, ComputerEngineering, Software Engineering or equivalent. Active TS/SCI clearance (Full/Dual-scope Polygraph). Strong hands-on experience in Operations Research/Optimization Strategy Development. Knowldege of software prototyping - (object oriented programming) also required. Persistence and excellent collaborative skills required. Self-starter to help grow new business.


Enterprise Architect - Ft Meade - $120-$140k

Prestigious research and development arm of M.I.T. has asked us to identify candidtaes for an Enterprise Architect position at Ft. Meade. MD.

Assist in software and "enterprise" development of ongoing project at customer site. Work with customer to re/define requirements. Provide advice and recommendations to customer concerning modeling and statistics. Contribute to the development and productization of current prototype software. Provide technical support to users. Meet and frequently brief various stakeholders. Determine areas where customer needs additional technical consulting support.

Qualifications Active TS//SCI clearance(Full/Dual-scope Polygraph). Strong engineer with at least 7 years experience. B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent. A qualified candidate will have a strong background, and experience, in the following areas: Java, statistics & machine-learning, mathematical modeling, database technology (SQL, JBDC, Oracle administration), ETL (typically custom-written software), and managing large data structures.

Experience in the following areas desired: Enterprise Technologies (web-services, XML, SOAP, Weblogic), CVS, Subversion, SSL, Perl and GUI programming.


Java Developer/Architect -Reston, VA $90-$125k+

Company is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join their Core Platform Development Team. The successful candidate will be directly involved in the development and enhancement of Company’s software suite for Enterprise Resilience Management. This software suite is used by Company and its clients to transform Service Oriented Architectures (SOA’s) and Process Oriented Architectures into Resilient Technology Architectures (RTA’s) through the unique application of business rules, process modeling and automated code generation.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science (or related engineering field)(MS preferred) and at least 5 years of experience designing and implementing sharable and reusable software service API’s in Java. Candidates must have developed software in a team environment, and be disciplined in the use of CVS and the writing of documentation and unit tests. Rigorous use of testing frameworks such as JUnit is a must. Experience with the Apache Axis framework for exposing Java web services is highly desirable. Candidates must also be comfortable in both Windows and UNIX command-line environments.

Company is a lively, fast-paced work environment where employees are encouraged to share their ideas and develop their talents. Company is dedicated to growing every employee to the next level in their particular discipline.

In addition to solid Java software engineering skills, hands-on experience with one or more of the following is required:

  • J2EE application server (OC4J or JBoss) configuration
  • Relational data modeling in Oracle (8i, 9i, or 10g)
  • UNIX/Linux OS installation and administration
  • Oracle10g installation (UNIX/Linux) and administration
  • BPEL development and deployment on Oracle’s BPEL-PM
  • Rules engine integration with Java

Software Security Engineer - Ft. Meade, MD $100-120k

Company is looking to hire professionals with unmatched skill levels in the area of applied software security. These individuals will perform programming and application analysis at the system, kernel and BIOS level of workstation/servers/appliances and will share in a unique opportunity to work on innovative security projects at the national level.

This is a technical position which includes software development and/or security software testing activities. The position reports to either the Manager of Software Development or the Manager of Software Testing and Validation. The applicant will spend up to 3 months in Melbourne, Florida learning our testing methodologies, then will be located at the customer’s site in Fort Meade, MD. A place to live in Melbourne, FL. will be provided at no cost to the applicant.

Duties:

Security research engineers work on a variety of projects related to software protection, security auditing, vulnerability research and malicious mobile code. Because of the highly technical nature of this work, a strong background in low-level programming and operating systems is essential, as is previous experience with application security, reverse engineering or malware. Required skills include:

  • C/C++ on Windows and Win32 API/internals
  • Assembly language (Intel 80x86 or another modern architecture)
  • TCP/IP networking and common networking hardware
  • Reverse engineering tools (IDA/OllyDbg/SoftICE)
  • Knowledge of contemporary security concepts and problems

Candidates should be highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment that rewards technical excellence. A bachelor’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is desired. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a government security clearance.


Web Based Applications Programmer- Arlington, VA $ open
TS Clearance Required

Description of Work and Responsibilities:
Participate in design and development of web-based applications to be used within environment of spatially-enabled desktop and web-based applications. Interact closely with clients to determine requirements. Analyze user requirements and translate into formal design constructs and specifications. Work with team to guide system architecture decisions, prepare specifications and develop logical designs. Support team coordination and management. Plan and execute component and system integration and testing. Contribute to technical and user documentation and training material.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:
BS Computer Science or equivalent. 3+ years designing and developing web-based applications using Microsoft .Net (ASP, VB and/or C#) and/or Java-JSP, AJAX as well as other web development technologies. Development of web-based services and system interfaces. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience with design and implementation methods and tools using UML. TS clearance required.


Network Security Engineer - Mclean and D.C. $90-$110k

The Washington Federal Practice of a Big 4 Consulting firm currently has openings for qualified network security professionals.

Responsibilities: Projects may include security policy development, risk assessments of IT environments, network penetration testing, security reviews of operating system platforms and component software (UNIX, Linux, Windows, Novell, Oracle, SQL Server, Apache, IIS, etc.), Internet/extranet security (Firewall architecture, Web server security, VPN, web application security, etc), E-commerce security (PKI, EDI, etc), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, and CyberCrime response.

Projects also include the development and communication of security solutions to client's complex business problems through the use of written reports and presentations.

Job Requirements:

  • Three - five years security experience with hands-on knowledge of network attack & penetration testing and security diagnostic reviews.
  • Strong technical and IT experience in operating systems and networking required.
  • Technical knowledge of N-Tier application architecture design including depth in operating systems, networking, firewalls, intrusion detection, and other enterprise-wide security related topics is a must.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required

CISSP or equivalent a must

Successful candidates will possess the ability to interact effectively with clients both to obtain and deliver sensitive information and have an interest in and ability to work effectively in a team environment

US citizenship required

Top Secret(TS) Clearance desired

May require travel up to 50%

Education Requirements:
Bachelors Degree required



Application Programmer/Software Engineer -Arlington, VA -$open

Description of Work and Responsibilities:
Participate in design and development of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and utilities for accessing geospatial datastores. Interact closely with customer to determine requirements. Analyze user requirements and translate into formal design constructs and specifications. Work with team to guide system architecture decisions, prepare specifications and develop logical designs. Support team coordination and management. Plan and execute component and system integration and testing. Contribute to technical and user documentation and training material.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:
BS Computer Science or equivalent. 3+ years designing and developing GUIs (using VB and C++) and utilities (using C++). Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience with design and implementation methods and tools using UML. Ability to be granted future TS/SCI clearance required.



Information Security Engineers- Ft. Meade , MD $ open

Assist in the evaluation and assessment of future network architectures, technologies, and network components. Develop functional and security requirements for solutions development. Identify and analyze potential risks of these components and assist in developing mitigation strategies. Produce technical specifications incorporating functional and security requirements and mitigation strategies. Research and analyze current IP protocols and standards and assist in future development efforts for optical networks and IPv6.

Requirements:

  • Experience with DoD instructions for information assurance or DCID 6/3
  • Experience with DoD or intelligence community information systems preferred
  • Knowledge of network essentials, including TCP/IP and VPNs

Education/Certifications or equivalent required:
BS degree in CS, Information Systems, or a related field required

Clearance: Top Security Clearance required. Must be willing to take a life style poly.

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