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
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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 System Engineer II 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:
- Implement comprehensive SOA solutions Implement comprehensive SOA solutions
- Implement operational view, technical standards view, and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards
- Review and/or approve system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and complete
- Capture all interface designs in a common interface control format, and store interface data in a commonly accessible repository
- Assess each risk to the program and determine the probability of occurrence and quantified consequence of failure in accordance with an approved risk management plan
- In conjunction with system stakeholders, plan the verification efforts of new and unproven designs early in the development life cycle to ensure compliance with established requirements
- Prepare time-line analysis diagrams illustrating the flow of time-dependent functions
- Establish a process to formally and proactively control and manage changes to requirements, consider impacts prior to commitment to change, gain stakeholder buy-in, eliminate ambiguity, ensure traceability to source requirements, and track and settle open actions
- Manage and ensure the technical integrity of the system baseline over time, continually updating it as various changes are imposed on the system during the lifecycle from development through deployment and operations & maintenance
- Support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes)
- Support the development and review of Joint Capability Integration Development System (JCIDS) documents (i.e., Initial Capability Document, Capabilities Description Document, IA Strategy)
- Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis
- Develop scenarios (threads) and an Operational Concept that describes the interactions between the system, the user, and the environment, that satisfies operational, support, maintenance, and disposal needs
- Conduct quantitative analysis in non-functional system performance areas like Reliability, Maintainability, Vulnerability, Survivability, Produceability, etc.)
- Establish and follow a formal procedure for coordinating system integration activities among multiple teams, ensuring complete coverage of all interfaces
Qualifications:
- Fourteen (14) 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 Data Scientist III career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.
Qualifications:
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Relevant experience must be in designing/implementing machine learning, data science, advanced analytical algorthms, programming (skill in at least one high-level language (e.g., Python)), statistical analysis (e.g. variability, sampling error, inference, hypothesis testing, EDA, application of linear models), data management (e.g. data cleaning and transformation), data mining, data modeling and assessment, artificial intelligence, and/or software engineering.
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Experience in more than one area is strongly preferred.
Capabilities:
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Foundations (Mathematical, Computational, Statistical)
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Data Processing (Data management and curation, data description and visualization, workflow and reproductibility)
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Modeling, Inference, and Prediction (Data modeling and assessment, domain-specific considerations)
- Devise strategies for extracting meaning and value from large datasets.
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Make and communicate principled conclusions from data using elements of mathematics, statistics, computer science, and application specific knowledge.
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Through analytic modeling, statistical analysis, programming, and/or another appropriate scientific method, develop and implement qualitative and quantitative methods for characterizing, exploring, and assessing large datasets in various states of organization, cleanliness, and structure that account for the unique features and limitations inherent to NSA/CSS data holdings.
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Translate practical mission needs and analytic questions related to large datasets into technical requirements and, conversely, assist others with drawing appropriate conclusions from the analysis of such data.
- Effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
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Make informed recommendations regarding competing technical solutions by maintaining awareness of
the constantly-shifting NSA/CSS collection, processing, storage and analytic capabilities and limitations.
Eduation Required:
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A Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience. An Associate’s degree plus 12 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
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Degree must be in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Operations Research, or Computer Science.
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A degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Information Systems, Engineering), a degree in the physical/hard sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy), or other science disciplines with a substantial computational component (i.e., behavioral, social, and life) may be considered if it includes a concentration of coursework (typically 5 or more courses) in advanced mathematics (typically 300 level or higher; such as linear algebra, probability and statistics, machine learning) and/or computer science (e.g., algorthms, programming, data structures, data mining, artificial intelligence).
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College-level Algebra orother math courses intended to meet a basic college level requirement, or upper level math courses designated as elementary or basic do not count.
Note: A broader range of degrees will be considered if accompanied by a Certificate in Data Science from an accredited college/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, 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 Data Scientist II career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.
Qualifications:
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Relevant experience must be in designing/implementing machine learning, data science, advanced analytical algorthms, programming (skill in at least one high-level language (e.g., Python)), statistical analysis (e.g. variability, sampling error, inference, hypothesis testing, EDA, application of linear models), data management (e.g. data cleaning and transformation), data mining, data modeling and assessment, artificial intelligence, and/or software engineering.
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Experience in more than one area is strongly preferred.
Capabilities:
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Foundations (Mathematical, Computational, Statistical)
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Data Processing (Data management and curation, data description and visualization, workflow and reproductibility)
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Modeling, Inference, and Prediction (Data modeling and assessment, domain-specific considerations)
- Devise strategies for extracting meaning and value from large datasets.
-
Make and communicate principled conclusions from data using elements of mathematics, statistics, computer science, and application specific knowledge.
-
Through analytic modeling, statistical analysis, programming, and/or another appropriate scientific method, develop and implement qualitative and quantitative methods for characterizing, exploring, and assessing large datasets in various states of organization, cleanliness, and structure that account for the unique features and limitations inherent to NSA/CSS data holdings.
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Translate practical mission needs and analytic questions related to large datasets into technical requirements and, conversely, assist others with drawing appropriate conclusions from the analysis of such data.
- Effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
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Make informed recommendations regarding competing technical solutions by maintaining awareness of
the constantly-shifting NSA/CSS collection, processing, storage and analytic capabilities and limitations.
Eduation Required:
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A Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience. An Associate’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
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Degree must be in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Operations Research, or Computer Science.
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A degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Information Systems, Engineering), a degree in the physical/hard sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy), or other science disciplines with a substantial computational component (i.e., behavioral, social, and life) may be considered if it includes a concentration of coursework (typically 5 or more courses) in advanced mathematics (typically 300 level or higher; such as linear algebra, probability and statistics, machine learning) and/or computer science (e.g., algorthms, programming, data structures, data mining, artificial intelligence).
-
College-level Algebra orother math courses intended to meet a basic college level requirement, or upper level math courses designated as elementary or basic do not count.
Note: A broader range of degrees will be considered if accompanied by a Certificate in Data Science from an accredited college/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, 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 Software Engineer II opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.
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 Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
Capabilities:
- Develop, maintain, and enhance software based on documented requirements.
- Review and test software for adherence to requirements and document results.
- Resolve problem reports. Use tools and methodologies appropriate to the software development environment.
- Provide design input to include hardware/software trades, software reuse, use of COTS/ GOTS, and requirements analysis/synthesis from system level to individual software components.
Requirements:
- Eighteen (18) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity or fourteen (14) years and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university 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 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:
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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:
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Conducting configuration management and assist the Government with the control of information system components
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Providing security impact analyses of changes to a system or its environment of operation
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Conducting ongoing assessments of security controls
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Recommend security policies to the Government; execute technical security safeguards and operation security measures
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Access data, control information, software, hardware, and firmware
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Complete and maintain documentation for Security Authorization of each IS
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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
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Assist the Government in determining how modifications and/or introduction of new technology will impact the performance and security of their system(s)
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Obtain Security Authorization for ISS; operate and maintain authorized ISS in accordance with the approved SSP
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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
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Determine whether all remote and network connections meet or exceed the ISS requirements of the IS; report findings to the Government
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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
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Remove user accounts once access to the IS is no longer required
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Obtain proper approvals and follow proper purging procedures when storage devices or other components capable of storing data are prepared for release
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Identify the appropriate color-coded classification and monitoring label stickers on all computer monitors and CPU unit/containers
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Provide the Government, in writing, any security weaknesses identified
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Recommend security improvements for the IS
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Assist the Government in applying physical and operational procedures to prevent a compromise of IS security, or negation of its Security Authorization
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Review the IS security audit documents in accordance with NSA/CSS policy and procedures
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Immediately report all security incidents involving ISs in accordance with NSA/CSS policies and procedures for computer security incidents
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Advise authorized users of security features and procedures used on the IS
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Assist the Government to ensure that maintenance personnel are granted only those privileges required to perform their job
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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
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In coordination with the Government, participate in configuration control board activities
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Maintain records on ISs, outlining required patches/system upgrades that have been accomplished throughout an IS' s life cycle
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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
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Assist the Government with implementing and managing the Information Assurance (IA) Program
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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
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Assist the Government in managing common control families, as defined in CNSS Instruction No. 1253, dated October 2009
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Provide guidance/recommendations to the Government on IA best practices and procedures, compliant with the Risk Management Framework
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Serve as the IA liaison to the Government
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Work with the NSA Information Security Incident Response Team (NISIRT) and oversee resolution of computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance
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Assist the Government in the development and review of Intelligence Community (IC) and NSA/CSS policy
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Provide IA Workforce Improvement Program (IAWIP) support for the Government
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Provide communications support on non-system specific OISS plans, policies, or procedures
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Provide the Government assistance with special interest security activities
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Review and provide recommendations for cross-domain transfers
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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.
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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 a Software Developer I-III(Windows) career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.
Description:
This position is for a software engineer that has a deep knowledge of Windows operating system internals and development environments. The position is a development position that will require a candidate to have active C programming experience. The candidate should have current or previous low-level network programming experience. The candidate will be asked to write portable code that is compatible with multiple Windowa operating systems and architectures. The candidate should be comfortable writing single and/or multi-threaded applications and Windows interprocess communication interfaces. The candidate will be asked to create new novel solutions and/or integrate new features and maintain existing software solutions supporting computer network operations. The candidate may be responsible for the entire lifecycle of solutions including design, development, testing, and customer support. This opportunity provides candidates the ability to see how end-user customers use their software solutions and get feedback directly from customers. A candidate needs to be able to work independently and with small teams. The candidate will be required to track and report status directly to their customer. The candidate must be able to write or learn a high-level programming language like Python or Ruby. Preferred skills that will set a candidate apart include experience in static and dynamic reverse engineering, vulnerability research, binary analysis of executables, exposure to kernel programming, exposure with assembly languages, and/or ability to analyze and signature network protocols. Higher level LCAT positions are expected to have experience in more preferred skills than junior positions.
Capabilities:
- Lead a team to design, develop, and test application software to fulfill unique requirements on Windows, Unix, or other specified
platforms.
- Build applications using a specified programming language per the Government.
- Build graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for custom applications, and. Respond to evolving requirements in an agile environment.
Qualifications:
- Minimum eight (8) years experience programming with object-oriented programming languages.
- Minimum six (6) years experience developing Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments OR minimum four (4) years experience developing Unix
applications using make files or comparable build environment.
- Experience developing complex programs using C, C#, C++, Java, or other comparable languages.
- Minimum four (4) years leading projects that develop complex software, ensuring a collaborative environment, and configuration management.
- Experience implementing software life cycle management (requirements, design, develop, test, validate, deploy).
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 Software Developer I-III(Unix) career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.
This position is for a software engineer that has a deep knowledge of Unix operating system internals and development environments. The position is a development position that will require a candidate to have active C programming experience. The candidate should have current or previous low-level network programming experience. The candidate will be asked to write portable code that is compatible with multiple Unix operating systems and architectures. The candidate should be comfortable writing single and/or multi-threaded applications and Unix interprocess communication interfaces. The candidate will be asked to create new novel solutions and/or integrate new features and maintain existing software solutions supporting computer network operations. The candidate may be responsible for the entire lifecycle of solutions including design, development, testing, and customer support. This opportunity provides candidates the ability to see how end-user customers use their software solutions and get feedback directly from customers. A candidate needs to be able to work independently and with small teams. The candidate will be required to track and report status directly to their customer. The candidate must be able to write or learn a high-level programming language like Python or Ruby. Preferred skills that will set a candidate apart include experience in static and dynamic reverse engineering, vulnerability research, binary analysis of executables, exposure to kernel programming, exposure with assembly languages, and/or ability to analyze and signature network protocols. Higher level LCAT positions are expected to have experience in more preferred skills than junior positions.
Capabilities:
- Lead a team to design, develop, and test application software to fulfill unique requirements on Windows, Unix, or other specified
platforms.
- Build applications using a specified programming language per the Government.
- Build graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for custom applications, and. Respond to evolving requirements in an agile environment.
Qualifications:
- Minimum six (6) years experience programming with object-oriented programming languages.
- Minimum four (4) years experience developing Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments OR minimum four (4) years experience developing Unix
applications using make files or comparable build environment.
- Experience developing complex programs using C, C#, C++, Java, or other comparable languages.
- Minimum two (2) years leading projects that develop complex software, ensuring a collaborative environment, and configuration management.
- Experience implementing software life cycle management (requirements, design, develop, test, validate, deploy).
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 Cyber Instructor opportunity in the Columbia, MD area.
The instructor shall provide classroom instruction that teaches assigned students in the manner described in the course Program of Instruction. The instructor shall conduct practical exercises in a laboratory environment, conduct student study hall periods and provide tutoring/remedial instruction.
The instructor shall possess most of the following capabilities:
- Incorporate technical knowledge into training delivery
- Assess student knowledge, skills, and abilities to gauge student proficiency in topic area
- Deliver instruction via interactive synchronous and asynchronous learning activities
- Map training content to standard knowledge, skills, and abilities
Qualifications:
- Six (6) years of experience within last ten (10) years in Cyberspace Operations (CO)(Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO), and/or Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO))
- Must have the ability to secure a government security clearance if needed
- Experience assessing knowledge, skills, and abilities of students
- Experience within the last four (4) years teaching cyberspace operations in a formal classroom setting with the following topics:
- Basic Scripting with Python
- Buffer Overflows, Fuzzing & Mitigations
- Bypassing Security Techniques, DEP & ASLR
- Application Vulnerabilities & DLL Injection
- Backdoors, Rootkits & Worms
- Concealing Evidence, Process Hiding & Log Cleaning
- Experience reporting student progress towards objective standards to organization leaders
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.