Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has a Part-time IT Intern opportunity in the Columbia, MD area to support our IT department. United States Citizenship is required for this position.   Job Description: The Part-time IT Intern will work on various tasks related to an IT support environment including working on documentation, physical asset tracking, cabling, and testing.  This position may also assist Training department with quality assurance tasks.  This internship will provide valuable, hands-on information security experience in a professional environment. Opportunities and duties within this position include but are not limited to: - Ability to work independently on tasks and projects assigned from the IT staff. - Exposure to professional documentation/design, quality assurance (QA), and development processes - Perform research on new technologies. - Exposure to information security processes and tools. Requirements: - High school degree or equivalent - Pursuing a career or further education in cybersecurity or information technology - Ability to perform troubleshooting and solve problems independently - Experience with Microsoft Office This part-time internship is Monday through Friday with flexible start and end times. Start dates and end dates are determined by both Chiron and the intern's availability.   We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has a Cyberspace Exercise Planner II career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.     Capabilities: - Plan medium to large-scale military exercises. - Write training objectives, scenario development, and exercise performance assessments - Plan, organize, and coordinate drill and exercise programs related to cyberspace operations - Develop, schedule, and assist in preparing, administrating, and executing all levels of exercise training - Develop requirements for exercise events - Identify and track observations and lessons learned from training and exercise events and across the Joint Force for resolution - Serve as the subject matter expert and manage planning, organizing, and coordinating for drill and exercise programs related to cyberspace operations in relation to joint exercises - Contribute to both designing and planning exercises by preparing and disseminating products such as exercise plans, controller/evaluator handbooks, Master Scenario Events List, player briefings, After Action Reports/Corrective Action Plans, etc.     Qualifications: - Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience - Bachelor's Degree   - 4 additional years of job-related military performing training experience may be substituted for the education requirement          We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.  

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has a Cyberspace Exercise Planner I career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.     Capabilities: - Plan medium to large-scale military exercises. - Write training objectives, scenario development, and exercise performance assessments - Plan, organize, and coordinate drill and exercise programs related to cyberspace operations - Develop, schedule, and assist in preparing, administrating, and executing all levels of exercise training - Develop requirements for exercise events  - Identify and track observations and lessons learned from training and exercise events and across the Joint Force for resolution - Serve as the subject matter expert and manage planning, organizing, and coordinating for drill and exercise programs related to cyberspace operations in relation to joint exercises - Contribute to both designing and planning exercises by preparing and disseminating products such as exercise plans, controller/evaluator handbooks, Master Scenario Events List, player briefings, After Action Reports/Corrective Action Plans, etc.     Qualifications: - Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience - Bachelor's Degree   - 4 additional years of job-related military performing training experience may be substituted for the education requirement          We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.  

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has a Cyberspace Traning Specialist II career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.     Capabilities: - Assess, design, and conceptualize training scenarios, approaches, objectives, plans, tools, aids, curriculums, and other state-of-the-art technologies related to training and behavioral studies - Evaluate training and assess the effectiveness  - Plan and schedule training and exercise events  - Prepare and coordinate training plans, schedules, and reports to meet mission needs - Lead the design and development of operational training instructions, materials, and products - Prepare instructor materials to include course outline, background material, training aids - Develop and prepare student materials to include course manuals, workbooks, handouts, completion certificates, and course critique forms - Conduct formal classroom courses, workshops, and seminars     Qualifications: - Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience - Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems Management, Computer Science or related discipline  - 4 additional years of job-related military performing training experience may be substituted for the education requirement  - Training Development Certification         We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.  

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has a Cyberspace Traning Specialist I career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.     Capabilities: - Develop and provide technical and end-user training on technical subject matter - Evaluate training and assess the effectiveness  - Plan and schedule training and exercise events  - Prepare and coordinate training plans, schedules, and reports to meet mission needs - Lead the design and development of operational training instructions, materials, and products - Prepare instructor materials to include course outline, background material, training aids - Develop and prepare student materials to include course manuals, workbooks, handouts, completion certificates, and course critique forms - Conduct formal classroom courses, workshops and seminars     Qualifications: - Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience - Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems Management, Computer Science or related discipline  - 4 additional years of job-related military performing training experience may be substituted for the education requirement  - Training Development Certification         We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.  

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has a Cyberspace Defensive Analyst II career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.     Capabilities: - Coordinate network defense operations - Perform systems management and integration functions - Develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns - Perform research and analysis of cybersecurity capabilities to satisfy data protection requirements - Demonstrate expertise on the lifecycle of the network threats, attack vectors, and methods of exploitation - Coordinate and provide support on cyber-related incidents and issues to include Malware Analysis Reports, Alerts regarding potential malicious activity, and Suspicious Contact Reports - Develop Memorandums of Understanding / Memorandums of Agreement     Qualifications: - Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience - Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems Management, Computer Science or related discipline  - 4 additional years of relevant experience may be a substitute for the degree requirement - DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level III Certification.         We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.  

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has a Cyberspace Analyst II career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.     Capabilities: - Coordinate network defense operations - Perform systems management and integration functions - Develop recommendations and COAs to solve complex cybersecurity problems - Develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns - Perform research and analysis of cybersecurity capabilities to satisfy data protection requirements - Demonstrate expertise on the lifecycle of the network threats, attack vectors, and methods of exploitation - Reporting and presenting information to leadership - Coordinate and provide support on cyber-related incidents and issues to include Malware Analysis Reports, Alerts regarding potential malicious activity, and Suspicious Contact Reports     Qualifications: - Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience - Bachelor's Degree in a business discipline      We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.  

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has a Cyberspace Defensive Analyst I career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.     Capabilities: - Coordinate network defense operations - Perform systems management and integration functions - Develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns - Perform research and analysis of cybersecurity capabilities to satisfy data protection requirements - Demonstrate expertise on the lifecycle of the network threats, attack vectors, and methods of exploitation - Coordinate and provide support on cyber-related incidents and issues to include Malware Analysis Reports, Alerts regarding potential malicious activity, and Suspicious Contact Reports     Qualifications: - Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience - Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems Management, Computer Science or related discipline          We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.  

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has a Red/Blue Team Engineer career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position. Capabilities:   - Provide support to both Red/Blue cells by developing solutions for conducting network exploitation operations and designing cyber mission networks for use in exercise/trainings - Collaborate with management staff to determine the organizations’ networking needs - Oversee the network implementation process - Ensure that all network systems are functioning properly and that the network infrastructure is optimized - Plan, design, and evaluate networks - Support acquisition of software and hardware to obtain enterprise level sophistication within respective cyber environments - Demonstrate experience planning for new initiatives and expanding the existing network architecture to meet special requirements - Demonstrate experience documenting solutions/blueprints for any-network related schemas and cyber operation tools that are developed - Expertise in designing, modelling, securing networks, and documenting discoveries - Demonstrate experience troubleshooting of network issues and recommendation of network modifications to optimize performance while adhering to all relevant security policies - Ability to work non-standard hours.      Qualifications:   Experience: 7+  years of continuous work experience as responsible network architect/engineer in a Network Operation Center (NOC) or Cyber Operations   Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.       We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.  

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has a System Administrator III career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.   General Summary: Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.   Capabilities: - Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems - Manages the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems - Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems - Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems - Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. - Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems - Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers - Optimizes system operations and resource utilization, and performs system capacity analysis and planning - Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process - Provides in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems - Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance - Provides detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets - Supports the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware - Directs and possess a working knowledge and understand of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) - Analyzes and resolves complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration Qualifications:  - Fifteen (15) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government is required. Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional system administration experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree..   We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has a Contracts Specialist career opportunity in their Columbia, MD office. The Contracts Specialist provides overall management and control of contracts administration activities.  This position is responsible for administrative and operations support for corporate departments including Finance, Service Delivery, and Training.   

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has an Information System Security Officer I career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.   Requirements: - Minimum 5 continuous years of work experience in Information Systems Security or a related field. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional ISSO experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.  Qualifications: - Conduct continuous monitoring of authorized, operational information systems (IS) to assess the effectiveness of security controls in an information system, on an ongoing basis, to determine system security status, which includes: - Conducting configuration management and assist the Government with the control of information system components - Providing security impact analyses of changes to a system or its environment of operation - Conducting ongoing assessments of security controls - Recommend security policies to the Government; execute technical security safeguards and operation security measures - Access data, control information, software, hardware, and firmware   - Complete and maintain documentation for Security Authorization of each IS   - Update System Security Plans (SSPs) each time the posture (e.g., hardware and software) of an IS is modified; if the modification(s) trigger a reauthorization, the contractor shall review and update all documentation for Security Authorization   - Assist the Government in determining how modifications and/or introduction of new technology will impact the performance and security of their system(s)   - Obtain Security Authorization for ISS; operate and maintain authorized ISS in accordance with the approved SSP   - Provide recommendations to the Government concerning NSA/CSS authorized users access to the ISS; inspect for appropriate clearances, indoctrinations, and validate need-to-know for information   - Determine whether all remote and network connections meet or exceed the ISS requirements of the IS; report findings to the Government - Administer the user identification and authentication mechanisms of the IS; when direct control of these mechanisms is not feasible, coordinate with the Government to recommend a manner in which the mechanisms can be used most effectively   - Remove user accounts once access to the IS is no longer required   - Obtain proper approvals and follow proper purging procedures when storage devices or other components capable of storing data are prepared for release   - Identify the appropriate color-coded classification and monitoring label stickers on all computer monitors and CPU unit/containers   - Provide the Government, in writing, any security weaknesses identified   - Recommend security improvements for the IS   - Assist the Government in applying physical and operational procedures to prevent a compromise of IS security, or negation of its Security Authorization   - Review the IS security audit documents in accordance with NSA/CSS policy and procedures   - Immediately report all security incidents involving ISs in accordance with NSA/CSS policies and procedures for computer security incidents   - Advise authorized users of security features and procedures used on the IS   - Assist the Government to ensure that maintenance personnel are granted only those privileges required to perform their job - Use configuration management to maintain and protect the security posture of the IS; coordinate all changes to the operating systems software or applications software with the Government - In coordination with the Government, participate in configuration control board activities - Maintain records on ISs, outlining required patches/system upgrades that have been accomplished throughout an IS' s life cycle   - In the Government's internal tracking system, maintain records for workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, and telephony equipment; include in the records: POC, action taken (referencing any IAVA, CERTs involved), and date action completed   - Assist the Government with implementing and managing the Information Assurance (IA) Program   - Track and report organizational trends in the XACTA Information Assurance Manager (XIAM) Tool with regard to the security posture of systems, and work with the Government to resolve deficiencies or problems   - Assist the Government in managing common control families, as defined in CNSS Instruction No. 1253, dated October 2009   - Provide guidance/recommendations to the Government on IA best practices and procedures, compliant with the Risk Management Framework   - Serve as the IA liaison to the Government   - Work with the NSA Information Security Incident Response Team (NISIRT) and oversee resolution of computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance   - Assist the Government in the development and review of Intelligence Community (IC) and NSA/CSS policy   - Provide IA Workforce Improvement Program (IAWIP) support for the Government   - Provide communications support on non-system specific OISS plans, policies, or procedures   - Provide the Government assistance with special interest security activities   - Review and provide recommendations for cross-domain transfers - Provide and evolve the existing Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Registration Tool in order to 1) qualify ISSOs based on experience level, skill sets, and certifications; 2) provide a fully qualified ISSO workforce that is registered, ISSO compliant, and validated with continually improving skill sets; 3) provide Information and System Security Risk Management, TS3 Management, an assessment tool to make decisions based on the ISSO workforce demographics, in order to enable effective global problem solving, logically and physically. - As needed, respond to off duty calls for assistance with broken or non-functioning IS   We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has an System Engineer III career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.   General Summary: Applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives. Responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288: • Technical Process Area - Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal; • Project Process Area - Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement; • Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling) Process Area - Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, Lifecycle Model Management, Human Resource Management, and Quality Management; • Agreement Process Area - Acquisition and Supply.   Capabilities: -     Develop comprehensive SOA solutions -     Develop operational view, technical standards view, and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards -     Conduct and/or approve end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize system operations over its life-cycle through the proper balance of non-functional system performance areas -     Use validated models, simulations, and prototyping to mitigate risk and reduce cost of system development -     Ensure effective, periodic review and control of the evolving configuration of a system, both hardware and software components and associated documentation, during the life of the system -     Serve as a member of the CCB -     Develop system design alternatives that consider life cycle cost, reuse, complexity, risk, system expansion, and growth -     Develop alternative courses of action, workarounds, and fall-back positions with a recommended course of action for each risk, and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones. Monitors risks using earned value management (EVM) data -     Improve standard integration strategies based upon rationale for previous decisions that resulted in improved integration performance -     Fully define interfaces in terms of origination, destination, stimulus, and data characteristics for software; and electrical and mechanical characteristics for hardware -     As a participant within an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) effort, recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria adjusted for reasonableness and validity of assumptions, technology limitations, environmental impact, and life-cycle costs -     As a participant within an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) effort, recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria adjusted for reasonableness and validity of assumptions, technology limitations, environmental impact, and life-cycle costs -     Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest. Apply and enforce use of suitable standards to ensure consistency and interoperability of developer hardware and software -   Qualifications:  - Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. - Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. - Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.   We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has an Software Engineer III career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.   General Summary: The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real- time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of COTS/GOTS in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.   Capabilities: - Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements - Design and code new software or modifies existing software to add new features - Debug existing software and corrects defects - Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments - Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories - Make recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards - Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards - Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components - Write or review software and system documentation - Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, conferring with users or system engineers; analyzing systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigating problem areas - Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project - Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance - Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design - Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries - Oversees one or more software development teams and ensures the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project - Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products - Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces - Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met - Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards - Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams - Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering - Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects - Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software - Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance Qualifications:  - Twenty (20) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. - Four (4) years of additional software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.   We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has an Software Engineer II career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.   General Summary: The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real- time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of COTS/GOTS in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.   Capabilities: - Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements - Design and code new software or modifies existing software to add new features - Debug existing software and corrects defects - Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments - Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories - Make recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards - Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards - Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components - Write or review software and system documentation - Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, conferring with users or system engineers; analyzing systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigating problem areas - Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project - Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance - Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design - Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries - Oversees one or more software development teams and ensures the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project - Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products - Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces - Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met - Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards Qualifications:  - Fourteen (14) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. - Four (4) years of additional software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.   We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has an Software Engineer I career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.   General Summary: The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real- time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of COTS/GOTS in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.   Capabilities: - Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements - Design and code new software or modifies existing software to add new features - Debug existing software and corrects defects - Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments - Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories - Make recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards - Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards - Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components - Write or review software and system documentation - Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, conferring with users or system engineers; analyzing systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigating problem areas - Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project - Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance - Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design - Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries Qualifications:  - Seven (7) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. - Four (4) years of additional software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.   We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has an Principal Software Engineer career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.   General Summary: The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real- time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of COTS/GOTS in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.   Capabilities: -   Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects -   Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams -   Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering -   Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software -   Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance Qualifications:  - Twenty (20) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. - Five (5) years of additional software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree. - A Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required.   We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has an Cloud Software Engineer III career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.   General Summary: The Cloud Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse Big-Data cloud systems based upon documented requirements. Provides expertise in cloud computing, Eco-System, including implementing applications, distributed Computing, Information Retrieval (IR), and Object Oriented Design. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off- the-shelf (GOTS).   Description: - Experience designing and developing automated analytic software, techniques and algorithms. - Experience with taxonomy construction for analytic disciplines, knowledge areas and skills. - Experience development and deploying: analytics that include foreign language processing; analytic processes that incorporate/integrate multi-media technologies, including speech, text, image and video exploitation; analytics that function on massive data sets, for example, more than a billion rows or larger than 10 Petabypes; analytics that employ semantic relationships (i.e. inference engines) between structured and unstructured data sets; analytics that identify latent patterns between elements of massive data sets, for example more than a billion rows or larger than 10 Petabypes; analytics that employ techniques commonly associated with Artificial Intelligence, for example genetic algorithms. - Experience with linguistics (grammar, morphology, concepts). - Experience with data formats/techniques such as ASDF, XML (Schema, XLS/T, XQuery), Streaming parsers (Stax or SAX, DOM), protobuf, or Avro - Experience developing and deploying data driven analytics; event driven analytics; sets of analytics orchestrated through rules engines. - Experience with linguistics (grammar, morphology, concepts). - Experience developing and deploying analytics that discover and exploit social networks. - Experience documenting ontologies, data models, schemas, formats, data element dictionaries, software application program interfaces and other technical specifications. - Experience deploying applications in a cloud environment. - Understanding of Cloud Scalability - Hadoop/Cloud Certification - Experience developing and deploying analytics within a heterogeneous schema environment. - LDAP protocol configuration management and cluster performance management (e.g. Nagios).   Qualifications: - Eight (8) years of general experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution. - A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or a related discipline may be sutstituted for four (4) years of general experience. - Shall have at least six (6) years of experience developing software with high level languages, such as Java, C, C++. Shall have at least four (4) years of experience with distributed scalable Big Data Store (NoSQL), such as HBase, CloudBase/Accumulo, Big Table, etc., as well as four (4) years of experience with the Map Reduce programming model, the Distributed File System (HDFS), and technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, Pig, etc. - Shall have demonstrated work experience with Serialization, such as JSON and/or BSON. Shall have demonstrated work experience with developing restful services and Ruby on Rails framework. - Shall have at least three (3) years of experience developing software in UNIX/Linux (Red Hat versions 3-5+) operating systems. - Shall have demonstrated work experience in the design and developmet of at least one Object Oriented system. - Shall have demonstrated work experience developing solutions integrating and extending FOSS/COTS products. Shall have at least three (3) years of experience in software integration and software testing, to include developing and implementing test plans and test scripts. Shall have demonstrated technical writing skills and shall have generated technical documents in support of a sotware development project. In addition, the candidate will have demonstrated experience, work or college level courses in at least four (4) of the desired characteristics. Shall have demonstrated work experience with Source Code Management (e.g. Git, Stash, or Subversion, etc.). Desired: 1. Experience deploying applications in a cloud environment 2. Understanding of Big-Data Cloud Scalability (Amazon, Google, Facebook) 3. Hadoop/Cloud Developer Certification 4. Experience designing and developing automated analytic software, techniques, and algorithms. Experience with taxonomy construction for analytic disciplines, knowledge areas and skills. Experience developing and deploying: data driven analytics; event driven analytics; sets of analytics orchestrated through rules engines 5. Experience with linguistics (grammar, morphology, concepts 6. Experience developing and deploying analytics that discover and exploit social networks 7. Experience documenting ontologies, data models, schemas, formats, data element   We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has an Cloud Software Engineer II career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.   General Summary: The Cloud Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse Big-Data cloud systems based upon documented requirements. Provides expertise in cloud computing, Eco-System, including implementing applications, distributed Computing, Information Retrieval (IR), and Object Oriented Design. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off- the-shelf (GOTS).   Description: - Experience designing and developing automated analytic software, techniques and algorithms. - Experience with taxonomy construction for analytic disciplines, knowledge areas and skills. - Experience developing and deploying data driven analytics; event driven analytics; sets of analytics orchestrated through rules engines. - Experience with linguistics (grammar, morphology, concepts). - Experience developing and deploying analytics that discover and exploit social networks. - Experience documenting ontologies, data models, schemas, formats, data element dictionaries, software application program interfaces and other technical specifications. - Experience deploying applications in a cloud environment. - Understanding of Cloud Scalability - Hadoop/Cloud Certification - LDAP protocol configuration management and cluster performance management (e.g. Nagios).   Qualifications: - Five (5) years of general experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution. - A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or a related discipline may be sutstituted for four (4) years of general experience. Shall have at least three (3) years of experience developing software with high level languates, such as Java, C, C++. Shall have at least two (2) years of experience with distributed scalable Big Data Store (NoSQL), such as HBase, CloubBase/Accumulo, Big Table, etc., as well as two (2) years of experience with the Map Reduce programming model, the Distributed File System (HDFS), and technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, Pig, etc. - Shall have demonstrated work experience with Serialization, such as JSON and/or BSON. Shall have demonstrated work experience with developing restful services and Ruby on Rails framework. - Shall have at least three (3) years of experience developing software in UNIX/Linux (Red Hat versions 3-5+) operating systems. Shall have demonstrated work experience in the design and developmet of at least one Object Oriented system. - Shall have demonstrated work experience developing solutions integrating and extending FOSS/COTS products. - Shall have at least three (3) years of experience in software integration and software testing, to include developing and implementing test plans and test scripts. - Shall have demonstrated technical writing skills and shall have generated technical documents in support of a software development project. - In addition, the candidate will have demonstrated experience, work or college level courses in at least two (2) of the desired characteristics. Shall have demonstrated work experience with Source Code Management (e.g. Git, Stash, or Subversion, etc.). Desired: 1. Experience deploying applications in a cloud environment 2. Understanding of Big-Data Cloud Scalability (Amazon, Google, Facebook) 3. Hadoop/Cloud Developer Certification 4. Experience designing and developing automated analytic software, techniques, and algorithms. Experience with taxonomy construction for analytic disciplines, knowledge areas and skills. Experience developing and deploying: data driven analytics; event driven analytics; sets of analytics orchestrated through rules engines 5. Experience with linguistics (grammar, morphology, concepts 6. Experience developing and deploying analytics that discover and exploit social networks 7. Experience documenting ontologies, data models, schemas, formats, data element   We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has an Cloud Software Engineer I career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.   General Summary: The Cloud Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse Big-Data cloud systems based upon documented requirements. Provides expertise in cloud computing, Eco-System, including implementing applications, distributed Computing, Information Retrieval (IR), and Object Oriented Design. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off- the-shelf (GOTS).   Qualifications: -   One or more of the following: - AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate - AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional - AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer - Certified Kubernetes Administrator - Three (3) years of experience in software development/engineering in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity - Two (2) years of experience in software development on systems utilizing cloud-related technologies - A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or related discipline - Four (4) years of additional software development experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree for a total of seven (7) years of experience Descriptions:  - Perform requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution - Modify software and algorithms designed for traditional environments to operate in cloud environments - Provide support to platforms and services based on Amazon Web Services (AWS) or other commercial cloud hosting environments - Provide support to platforms and services running in Kubernetes Orchestration Platform - Support the transition of operational systems and applications from traditional platforms to containerized/serverless environments - Maintain and integrate software into Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines - Support operational systems utilizing Kubernetes Orchestration Platform   We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.