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Finch Computing

<div><div><b>Cybersecurity Engineer</b></div>
<div></div><div><b>Clearance: </b>US Citizenship required.</div>
<div><b>Location: </b>Washington, DC Metro Area (VA/DC/MD) &mdash; Onsite/Hybrid per program requirements. Candidates must currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the DC metro area prior to start.</div>
<div><b>Salary: </b>$130,000&ndash;$225,000 &mdash; Commensurate with experience</div>
<div></div><div><div><b>Responsibilities</b></div>
</div><ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain security controls to protect mission systems and data.</li>
<li>Conduct vulnerability assessments, security scanning, and remediation tracking.</li>
<li>Support Assessment and Authorization (A&amp;A)/RMF activities, including SSPs, POA&amp;Ms, and continuous monitoring documentation.</li>
<li>Monitor security events and respond to incidents in coordination with the SOC.</li>
<li>Implement and maintain endpoint, network, and cloud security tools.</li>
<li>Support compliance with applicable security frameworks (NIST 800-53, CMMC, DoD RMF).</li>
<li>Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into the development lifecycle (DevSecOps).</li>
</ul><div><div><b>Requirements</b></div>
</div><ul><li>Experience implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls in a federal/DoD environment.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, and vulnerability management tools.</li>
<li>Experience supporting missions for DoW, DHS, FBI, or another national security agency.</li>
<li>DoD 8140/8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISSP) commensurate with level.</li>
<li>Willingness to work onsite in the DC metro area as required.</li>
</ul><div><div><b>Preferred Skills</b></div>
</div><ul><li>CISSP, CASP+, or CEH certification.</li>
<li>Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure GovCloud) and Zero Trust architectures.</li>
<li>Experience with SIEM tools and incident response.</li>
</ul><div><div><b>Education and Work Experience</b></div>
</div><div>3&ndash;15 years of relevant experience, with placement (Mid, Senior, or Lead) commensurate with demonstrated experience. Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.</div>
<div></div><div><div><b>About Finch AI</b></div>
</div><div>Finch AI is a fast-growing, fast-paced software development organization; our mission is to build new ways of interacting with information. We do that by leveraging game-changing intellectual property, cloud infrastructure expertise, and a staff that is second to none. Together, we build and support products that address complex, real-time data and analytics needs in the enterprise.</div>
<div>Our teams are comprised of successful people that enjoy solving problems, engaging in substantive technical discussions and have passion for their work. We have very high expectations in terms of skill, motivation, self-organization and productivity. We look for people who excel working in groups, virtual and collocated, as well as those who are comfortable with fast paced agile development.</div>
<div>Finch AI is an equal opportunity employer.</div></div>

Cybersecurity Engineer

<div><p><b>About the Team:</b></p>
<p>
STR's Analytics &amp; C2 Division develops novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems through advanced analytics. Our team consists of passionate and motivated individuals with degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and data science. We use our expertise and creativity to take innovative ideas from conception to mature implementation in order to improve mission success.</p>
<p>
The Collaborative Autonomy and Control (CAC) Group in the AC2 Division works to build software systems that solve critical problems in the areas of uncrewed system autonomy, multi-agent collaboration, resource management, and control. By leveraging expertise in machine learning, algorithms, model-predictive control, and software development, we build tools that support tactical mission planning and execution, autonomous reasoning, and more.</p>
<p><b>
The Role:</b></p>
<p>
As an Autonomy Algorithms Lead Software Engineer, you will work as part of a tightly knit team to design, develop, implement, integrate, test, and demonstrate advanced algorithms and software systems for autonomous platforms. You will provide technical leadership and mentoring on programs working throughout the software and system development lifecycle, from early prototypes to integrated systems. Your work will develop a diverse set of software tools and applications for mission planning systems, automated control processes, unmanned platforms, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines. This position is based in Woburn, MA or Arlington, VA, and will take advantage of STR's flexible, hybrid environment &ndash; when the work does not require use of STR's facilities, you are welcome to work remotely.</p>
<p><b>
Who You Are:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government</li>
<li>BS in Computer Science or related technical field with 7+ years of experience</li>
<li>5+ years of experience with C++ or Java</li>
<li>Full stack development experience with a heavy focus on backend algorithmic development</li>
<li>Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization of backend executables</li>
<li>Proven ability to develop, implement, integrate, and test autonomy algorithms and software</li>
<li>Not interested in Front end UI/UX or database management/interaction</li>
<li>Proven ability to work with research scientists to transition complex mathematical algorithmic concepts to software application</li>
<li>Proven ability to proactively lead and manage modest size engineering teams (5+ engineers) through complete Agile development lifecycle including task definition, delegation, and maintenance</li>
<li>Demonstrated success driving industry best practices in areas such as code review, unit testing, test coverage, static analysis, etc., to ensure mature, high quality software products</li>
<li>Experience in leading system/software architecture design</li>
<li>Comfortable working both with internal leadership and external customers in the development and execution of software product plans</li>
<li>Experience utilizing the following:
<ul><li>Object-Oriented Programming principles for large scale systems</li>
<li>Agile software lifecycle methodologies and tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, Gitlab, static analysis, etc</li>
<li>Test-driven development methodologies</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li>A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Even Better:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field</li>
<li>Experience with the following:
<ul><li>Collection Orchestration</li>
<li>Satellite Constellation Management</li>
<li>Containerization and service-based architectures</li>
<li>Coordinating Electronic Warfare resources</li>
<li>Reinforcement learning</li>
<li>Agentic AI</li>
<li>Programming for embedded and physical devices</li>
<li>Multi-agent coordination of UxVs</li>
<li>MAVLINK or other C2 protocols</li>
<li>ROS</li>
<li>TAK</li>
<li>DevSecOps and CI/CD tool chains</li>
<li>Constraint satisfaction algorithms</li>
<li>Knowledge representation/ontologies</li>
<li>Python</li>
</ul>
</li></ul><p><b>Pay Information</b><br>
Full-Time Salary Range: $173,000 - $216,000</p>
<p><i>
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.</i></p><div><p>
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.</p>
<p>
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.</p>
<p>
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.</p><p><br>
<i>
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</i></p>
<p><i>
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at </i><i>appassist@str.us</i><i> and provide your contact info.</i></p>
<p><i>
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.</i></p></div></div>

Autonomy Algorithms Lead Software Engineer

T-Rex Solutions

<div><p>T-Rex Solutions is looking to select an AI Prompt Engineer to support our Internal Revenue Service (IRS) EDOS program. The overall mission of this program is to modernize the IRS legacy Tax processing systems and is critical to the overall modernization of the IRS to improve taxpayer experience, increase voluntary compliance, and reduce the IRS's reliance on costly and unsustainable legacy technology. We are seeking an experienced AI Prompting Delivery Lead to drive our artificial intelligence initiatives, focusing on prompt engineering and strategic AI application development.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead and implement the development and optimization of prompt engineering strategies</li>
<li>Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks</li>
<li>Develop AI applications using Python and cloud services</li>
<li>Manage AI project delivery and support technical implementation</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Requirements:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of overall experience</li>
<li>US Citizenship required</li>
<li>Must possess an active IRS MBI Clearance and have current GFE</li>
<li>Hands on experience with Azure OpenAI and AWS cloud services</li>
<li>Proficient in Python AI application development</li>
<li>Deep understanding of RAG frameworks and prompt engineering techniques</li>
<li>Strong project management and delivery leadership skills</li>
<li>Experience supporting complex AI/ML initiatives</li>
<li>Excellent communication and leadership skills</li>
<li>Machine learning model optimization</li>
<li>Advanced prompt engineering techniques</li>
<li>Cloud infrastructure management</li>
<li>Agile project delivery methodologies</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Desired Skills:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs)</li>
<li>AWS GovCloud experience</li>
<li>Strong Python development skills</li>
</ul>
<p><b>T-Rex Overview</b></p>
<p>
Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T-Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering.</p>
<p>
T-Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T-Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee's personal and professional lives. T-Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits.</p>
<p>
T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.</p>
<p>
In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $135,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.</p>
<p>
T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.</p></div>

AI Prompt Engineer

Leidos

<div><p><b>Description</b>
</p><p>Leidos is seeking a Senior-Level Supply Chain Risk Management Analyst to provide advanced technical and analytical support to the FAA&rsquo;s Counterintelligence (CI) Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) program. The program is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating foreign intelligence, nation-state, and cybersecurity threats to the FAA&rsquo;s supply chain, critical infrastructure, and enterprise networks. Embedded as a senior leader within a 3-person team, this position focuses on complex enterprise risk assessments and procurement execution support. Providing high-level, independent analytical support aligned with the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) framework, the senior analyst evaluates the actual security posture of software suppliers, cloud providers, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, telecommunications, and Operational Technology / Industrial Control Systems (OT/ICS) environments. This role translates threat data into technical risk scoring, conducts complex criticality analyses, and drafts custom contract security language to protect and mitigate advanced threats against the FAA supply chain.</p><p></p><p><b>
Primary Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Team lead ensuring strict quality control, mentoring, and analytical integrity across all FAA CI SCRM products.</li><li>
Lead the execution of complex, enterprise-level vendor risk assessments and oversee the analytical triage of Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) for critical air traffic management software, cloud providers (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS), Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, telecommunications, and Operational Technology / Industrial Control Systems (OT/ICS) frameworks.</li><li>
Conduct and oversee technical and non-technical risk scoring methodologies to compile comprehensive Vendor Risk Reports that map systemic vulnerabilities and cascading supply chain risks.</li><li>
Provide authoritative SCRM analytical expertise throughout the procurement lifecycle, guiding early-stage acquisition planning and complex source selections.</li><li>
Author definitive Acquisition Security Reviews and evaluation matrices that support and align with the FAA AMS pipeline.</li><li>
Formulate and draft specific contract security language, technical security requirements, and risk acceptance recommendations to legally bind vendors and mitigate identified supply chain risks prior to contract award.</li><li>
Translate highly technical, complex risk assessment data into clear, sophisticated Executive Decision Packages and dashboards tailored for a non-technical audience to enable FAA senior leadership to make rapid, fully informed decisions.</li><li>
Lead the development, refinement, and maintenance of FAA SCRM policies, governance documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).</li><li>
Formulate strategic performance metrics and high-level program reports to track enterprise SCRM compliance for executive leadership.</li><li>
Maintain critical operational and collaborative relationships with external stakeholders, including the FAA Chief Information Officer (CIO), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the broader Intelligence Community (IC).</li><li>
Create, coordinate, and facilitate comprehensive SCRM training and awareness campaigns for acquisition personnel and program offices agency wide.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Basic Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required.</li><li>
Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.</li><li>
Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Intelligence Studies, National Security, Logistics, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. (Equivalent professional experience or specialized military/federal training may be substituted).</li><li>
Experience: 12+ years of professional experience as an Intelligence Analyst (All-Source, Cyber, Counterintelligence, or Open-Source Intelligence) or senior-level experience in third-party risk management (TPRM), Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM), technical risk assessments, IT auditing, cybersecurity risk management, or infrastructure defense in a federal or highly regulated commercial environment.</li><li>
Framework Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of federal cybersecurity and risk management frameworks, specifically NIST SP 800-161 (Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management Practices) and NIST SP 800-53.</li><li>
Technical Skills: Demonstrated hands-on experience evaluating the security posture, software supply chains, and configurations of at least three of the following technology profiles:<ul><li>
Cloud infrastructure and service providers (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)</li><li>
Commercial software packages and open-source dependencies</li><li>
Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms or Machine Learning tools</li><li>
Telecommunications hardware or infrastructure frameworks</li><li>
Operational Technology (OT) or Industrial Control Systems (ICS)</li></ul></li><li>
Communication Skills: Proven capability to translate complex technical vulnerabilities, software flaws, and architectural risks into clear, well-structured, non-technical written reports and executive summaries.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Completion of formal military or federal intelligence training courses focusing on threat network analysis or open-source collection.</li><li>
Possession of one or more of the following industry-recognized certifications:<ul><li>
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)</li><li>
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)</li><li>
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)</li><li>
Specialized federal SCRM or Counterintelligence training certifications (e.g., CDSE, ODNI, or defense-sponsored SCRM courses).</li></ul></li><li>
Direct, demonstrable experience reviewing federal procurement mechanisms, source selection processes, or drafting legally binding contract security language specifically tailored to the FAA AMS framework.</li><li>
Ability to align supply chain threat assessments with the 5-step FAA Safety Risk Management (SRM) process (System Analysis, Hazard Identification, Risk Analysis, Risk Assessment, and Mitigation Control).</li><li>
Expert knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD 203) and Structured Analytic Techniques</li></ul><p>
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo &mdash; because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 &mdash; and moving faster than anyone else dares.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Original Posting:</b></h2>
July 30, 2026<p></p><p><br>
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.</p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Pay Range:</b></h2>
Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00<p></p><p>
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.</p><p></p><p><b>
About Leidos</b></p><p></p><p>
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.</p><p></p><p><b>
Pay and Benefits</b></p><p></p><p>
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.</p><p></p><p><b>
Securing Your Data</b></p><p></p><p>
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos&rsquo; name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system &ndash; never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.</p><p>
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.</p><p></p><p><b>
Commitment to Non-Discrimination</b></p><p></p><p>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.</p></div>

Supply Chain Risk Management Senior Analyst

M.C. Dean, Inc.

<div>Overview:
<div><b>
About M.C. Dean</b></div><div>
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation&rsquo;s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Why Join Us?</b></div><div>
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values, agility, expertise, and trust we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.</div><div></div><div><br>
The <b>Mission Critical Telecommunications Engineer Leader 1 (EL1)</b> is responsible for leading the design, coordination, and execution of complex telecommunications and infrastructure engineering solutions for high-density, Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven data centers. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership and mentoring capabilities to ensure the delivery of world-class, resilient, and scalable systems that support high density AI facilities and mission-critical operations.</div><div>
The Engineering Leader will guide cross-functional engineering teams, ensure adherence to best practices, and drive innovation in structured cabling, active low voltage systems, and integrated infrastructure. This position requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in data center environments, strong communication skills, and a passion for mentoring the next generation of engineers.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Lead and oversee the engineering lifecycle for mission-critical AI data center projects, from concept through commissioning.</li><li>
Validate and ensure the delivery of high-quality, constructible engineering solutions across telecommunications systems.</li><li>
Coordinate with stakeholders across disciplines (Networking, AV, Security, MEP, Architecture) to ensure seamless integration of systems.</li><li>
Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.</li><li>
Manage technical risk, resolve complex engineering challenges, and ensure compliance with industry standards (TIA, NFPA, BICSI).</li><li>
Drive the development of engineering deliverables including design drawing packages, project schedules, cable run-lists, test plans, and quality control documentation.</li><li>
Lead technical discussions with clients, project leadership, and field teams to align on requirements and proactively address potential challenges before they impact project outcomes.</li><li>
Managing the integration of data from multiple company systems and analyzing the data to draw insights on project technical solutions.</li><li>
Champion engineering best practices, process improvements, and innovation in support of AI infrastructure scalability and reliability.</li><li>
Ensure safety, quality, and compliance throughout the engineering and construction process.</li><li>
Identifying, recommending, and implementing work process improvements.</li><li>
Reviewing technical project details with clients and project leadership.</li><li>
Maintaining a positive, assertive relationship with project engineers to achieve project milestones and overall project success.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Education</b><b> /Experience Required</b><b>:</b></div><ul><li>
A Bachelor&rsquo;s in Engineering with a minimum of 7+ years of experience or Master&rsquo;s Degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or Physics preferably from an ABET accredited program.</li><li>
7+ years of experience in any Engineering discipline with Construction experience, including at least 3+ years in mission-critical or data center environments.</li><li>
Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and complex technical projects.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems, telecommunications infrastructure, and active systems (e.g., DAS, PA, emergency phones).</li><li>
Familiarity with TIA standards, NFPA codes, and BICSI standard</li><li>
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and engineering documentation tools.</li><li>
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and engineering project management tools.</li></ul><div><b>
Clearance/Citizen Type: </b>Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information;<b> ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance is required.</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Desired Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
BICSI RCDD or DCDC certification</li><li>
Experience with AI infrastructure technologies and solutions (g. high-density fiber capacity solutions)</li><li>
Manufacturer certifications such as NVIDIA AI Infrastructure and Operations, Corning Fiber Design, Fluke Networks Certified Cabling Test Technician, etc.</li><li>
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE/EIT) certification</li><li>
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification</li><li>
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) training</li><li>
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) training</li></ul><div><b>
We offer an excellent benefits package including:</b></div><ul><li>
A competitive salary</li><li>
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li><li>
Paid-time off</li><li>
Tuition reimbursement</li><li>
401k Retirement Plan</li><li>
Military Reserve pay offset</li><li>
Paid maternity leave</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Skills:</b></div><ul><li>
Ability to develop and provide solutions to technical challenges.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of one or more technologies and various application methods.</li><li>
Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.</li><li>
Experience with collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.</li><li>
Ability to lead and participate in technical discussions with project leadership.</li><li>
Ability to lead the application of principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment for one or more specific branches of engineering to the design and production of various goods and services.</li><li>
Strong Knowledge cost estimation.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of finance systems and basic principles of finance management.</li><li>
Ability to design, build, and development of a new product, technology, or service</li><li>
Ability to calculate and present the costs of a project when budgeting.</li><li>
Ability to establish credibility and maintain effective working relationships.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding</li><li>
Strong knowledge of applying engineering science and technology to the construction industry.</li><li>
Ability to review and correct construction drawings and construction project standards.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of fabrication and installation standards and specifications</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Abilities:
</b></div><ul><li>Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.</li><li>
Sitting for extended periods of time.</li><li>
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.</li><li>
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.</li><li>
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.</li><li>
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.</li><li>
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.</li><li>
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.</li><li>
Identify and understand the speech of another person.</li></ul>
Pay Range: USD $125,120.00 - USD $156,400.00 /Yr.</div>

Telecommunications Engineer Leader 1 - DMV

Q2Impact

<div><p><b>Project Summary: </b>This contract supports the Joint Staff Strategy, Plans, and Policy Directorate (J5), through its Deputy Directorate for Counter Threats and International Cooperation (DDCTIC), in meeting the minimum statutory requirements of Public Law 115-68, the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act of 2017. The contract delivers WPS training and education for the Joint Force, sociocultural analysis, and data collection for annual statutory reporting. The Data Engineer supports the J5 data infrastructure underpinning all of these functions, building and maintaining the data pipelines, repositories, and AI-enabled tools that allow analysts and senior decision-makers across the directorate to access mission-critical information. This position is full-time and is contingent upon award.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Position Summary: </b>The Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the data infrastructure supporting J5 WPS statutory reporting and analytical functions. The role is responsible for identifying and integrating mission-critical data sources from across the DoW and interagency partners, managing curated datasets within the J5 Data Catalog, and developing and maintaining WPS AI agents. The Data Engineer works closely with WPS analysts and Joint Staff leadership to ensure data assets are standardized, documented, and decision-ready.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
General Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Identify, acquire, and engineer access to mission-critical data sources from across the DoW and interagency partners.</li><li>
Design, build, and maintain automated data pipelines to ingest, clean, and integrate data into a centralized repository.</li><li>
Publish and manage curated datasets as discoverable assets within the J5 Data Catalog, ensuring documentation, standardization, and accessibility for analysts and decision-makers.</li><li>
Develop and maintain WPS AI agents in support of J5 analytical and reporting requirements.</li><li>
Support data collection and collation for NATO reporting requirements and annual WPS statutory reporting.</li><li>
Produce interactive dashboards and data visualizations for senior military leadership, including Flag Officers, General Officers, and SES members.</li><li>
Prepare and present technical materials to senior leadership as required.</li><li>
Contribute to Monthly Status Reports and other deliverables as required by the PWS.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Proven, hands-on expertise in data engineering, including building and maintaining secure data pipelines and managing data warehouse solutions in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure).</li><li>
Expert-level proficiency in data programming languages (e.g., Python, R).</li><li>
Experience developing interactive dashboards for senior leadership using visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).</li><li>
Ability to prepare and present materials to Flag Officers, General Officers, or Senior Executive Service (SES) members.</li><li>
Familiarity with DoW data governance frameworks and interagency data-sharing protocols preferred.</li><li>
Experience with AI/ML tool development in a government or national security context preferred.</li><li>
Minimum of three (3) years of experience leading data-centric programs, with demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing enterprise data strategy, architecture, and governance.</li><li>
Minimum of five (5) years of function-related experience at the operational or strategic level, with a demonstrated understanding of DoW organization and operations.</li><li>
Experience includes joint doctrine, strategic planning, the operational planning process, and DoD security cooperation.</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required.</li><li>
Master's degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Location and Travel:</b> Pentagon / National Capital Region (NCR). Telework considered only on an exception basis. Travel in support of contract requirements as directed by the COR.</p><b><br>
Requirements</b><p><b><br>
Required Security Clearance:</b> U.S. Citizenship required. Must possess and maintain a final Top Secret (TS) security clearance, fully adjudicated with an indication of &quot;determined eligibility of DCID 6/4&quot; in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS).</p></div>

Data Engineer

Everforth ECS

<div><p>Everforth ECS is seeking an <b><i>Authentication Engineer </i></b>to work in our <b><i>Washington, DC </i></b>office / <b><i>remote</i></b>. <b>The role is contingent upon additional funding.</b></p>
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</p><p>We are seeking a technically focused and detail-oriented <b>Authentication Engineer</b> to join our Identity Governance and Administration (IG&amp;A) team. This role is dedicated to the deployment, management, and continuous improvement of enterprise authentication systems, with a particular emphasis on Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and modern identity protocols.</p>
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</p><p>You will work at the intersection of identity security and user experience, ensuring that authentication systems are correctly configured, performing reliably at scale, and aligned with the organization's security policies. This is a proactive role where you will identify gaps in authentication coverage, evaluate emerging authentication technologies, and work across teams to drive adoption and strengthen the organization's overall identity security posture.</p>
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</p><p>If you bring deep technical knowledge of authentication systems, experience integrating them across complex enterprise environments, and the communication skills to support both technical teams and end users, we want to hear from you.</p>
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</p><p><i>Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000</i><br>
<i>General Description of Benefits</i></p>
Requirements:
<p>MFA &amp; Authentication Systems</p>
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<li>Hands-on experience deploying and managing enterprise MFA platforms (e.g., Microsoft Authenticator, Duo, RSA SecurID, or equivalent)</li>
<li>Strong understanding of modern identity and authentication protocols including SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and RADIUS torchora.com</li>
<li>Experience integrating MFA solutions with Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, and Single Sign-On (SSO) platforms</li>
<li>Ability to troubleshoot authentication failures across complex, multi-system enterprise environments</li>
<li>Experience developing and enforcing MFA policies aligned with organizational security standards and zero-trust principles</li>
</ul>
<p>Identity &amp; Access Management</p>
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<li>Working knowledge of enterprise identity and access management (IAM) frameworks and platforms</li>
<li>Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, and related Windows-based systems</li>
<li>Understanding of privileged access management (PAM) concepts and how authentication controls integrate within that model</li>
<li>Ability to support risk assessments and security continuous monitoring efforts related to identity and authentication</li>
</ul>
<p>Collaboration &amp; Documentation</p>
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<li>Ability to support large, cross-functional projects and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li>
<li>Experience creating and maintaining clear documentation for authentication configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides</li>
<li>Comfortable working with end users and support teams to resolve authentication issues and support MFA adoption at scale</li>
</ul>
<p>A minimum of 3+ years of experience in identity and access management, with direct hands-on experience deploying and managing enterprise authentication and MFA solutions. Candidates with experience supporting large-scale MFA deployments or authentication migrations will be strongly preferred.</p><br>
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Req Benefits:
<div>Benefits - Everforth ECS</div></div>

Authentication Engineer

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