<p><strong>Cybersecurity Test & Evaluation Engineer (FIPS / Cryptography)</strong></p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> 6 month contract, Potential for Extension or Conversion </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Columbia, MD (preferred) | Onsite/Hybrid as applicable</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Cybersecurity Test & Evaluation Engineer</strong> to support accredited testing and evaluation efforts aligned with <strong>FIPS 140 and Common Criteria standards</strong>. This role provides the opportunity to work in a hands-on lab environment, performing security testing and validation on products designed to support secure communications in highly regulated and mission-critical environments.</p><p>This position is ideal for individuals with a strong foundation in <strong>cryptography, security testing, and software development</strong>, who are interested in working across a variety of technologies and contributing to high-impact security initiatives.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support <strong>FIPS 140 validation projects</strong> and related evaluation efforts</li><li>Perform <strong>security analysis</strong>, vulnerability testing, and system-level assessments</li><li>Conduct <strong>cryptographic and PKI testing</strong>, including algorithm validation</li><li>Evaluate products against <strong>established security standards and technology requirements</strong></li><li>Execute <strong>physical security testing</strong> and architecture-level design analysis</li><li>Perform <strong>source code reviews</strong> to identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps</li><li>Develop and execute <strong>test cases and automation scripts</strong></li><li>Build and maintain <strong>test environments</strong> and supporting tools</li><li>Document and deliver <strong>technical reports and findings</strong></li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support testing, validation, and documentation processes</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an Information Security Engineer to support the client’s cybersecurity mission. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure systems that protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data across organization environments. The role will collaborate with federal leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen endpoint security, mitigate threats, and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.</p><p>This position operates in a highly complex environment, requiring independent decision-making, technical leadership, and the ability to translate security and business requirements into effective technical solutions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Design, configure, and validate secure systems and endpoint protection solutions.</p><p>· Implement and manage Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools.</p><p>· Support integration of endpoint security data into SIEM/log aggregation systems.</p><p>· Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot security issues.</p><p>· Participate in incident response and cybersecurity operations (SecOps) activities.</p><p>· Enforce and implement security requirements aligned with FISMA and NIST 800 series.</p><p>· Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices.</p><p>· Work ServiceNow ITSM tickets through completion for security operations.</p><p>· Participate in cybersecurity meetings and provide recommendations to enhance security posture.</p>
We are looking for a Senior Data Analytics Engineer to help shape and scale modern data capabilities for a real estate and property organization in Reston, Virginia. This role focuses on designing reliable data pipelines, structuring analytical datasets, and enabling high-quality reporting and advanced insights across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong engineering depth, practical analytics expertise, and the ability to turn business needs into well-architected data solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that ingest, transform, and deliver trusted datasets for analytics and operational use.<br>• Develop curated data layers using medallion-style architecture to improve data quality, accessibility, and consistency across the platform.<br>• Create and optimize dimensional models, including fact and dimension structures, to support reporting, trend analysis, and business intelligence needs.<br>• Use Python, PySpark, SparkSQL, and notebook-based development environments to engineer efficient data processing workflows.<br>• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into practical data products and analytics solutions.<br>• Apply data governance, security, and enterprise data management standards to protect information and support compliant data usage.<br>• Contribute to collaborative development practices through version control, code review, and shared engineering standards using Git.<br>• Support advanced analytics initiatives by preparing data foundations that can be used for machine learning and AI-driven use cases.
<p>Data Engineer – Databricks / Azure / AI Analytics</p><p><br></p><p>You must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance,</p><p><br></p><p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a highly capable Data Engineer to design and support scalable data pipelines and analytics environments within a cloud-based Azure data platform. This role focuses on building modern data solutions using Databricks, Spark, and distributed data architectures, supporting enterprise-level analytics and AI initiatives.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise in Databricks engineering, cloud data pipelines, and data integration, along with strong collaboration skills to translate business requirements into technical solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale data platforms and support advanced analytics and AI-driven workloads.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Data Engineering & Pipeline Development</p><ul><li>Design, build, and optimize data pipelines using Databricks and Spark</li><li>Implement Medallion architecture and scalable data processing workflows</li><li>Develop ingestion pipelines for structured, streaming, and unstructured datasets</li></ul><p>Cloud & Platform Integration</p><ul><li>Work with Azure services (Data Factory, Storage, Functions, Log Analytics)</li><li>Integrate data across multiple sources to enable high-quality analytics</li><li>Support hybrid cloud initiatives and evolving data platforms</li></ul><p>Data Management & Optimization</p><ul><li>Ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility across systems</li><li>Monitor pipeline performance and optimize cost, scalability, and efficiency</li><li>Support data governance, cataloging, and compliance standards</li></ul><p>Platform Operations & Support</p><ul><li>Troubleshoot performance issues, cluster stability, and configuration management</li><li>Support end-user requests and provide front-line platform support</li><li>Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions</li></ul><p>DevOps & Automation</p><ul><li>Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC)</li><li>Automate deployment and data workflows for improved efficiency</li><li>Support continuous delivery within Agile environments</li></ul>
<p>Large and rapidly growing construction and engineering firm is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their team. This is a newly created position for an organization that has a strong history of promoting from within and providing a terrific culture, professional growth and competitive compensation packages resulting in long tenure within the team. The Financial Analyst will be based out of the corporate HQ in Tysons Corner.</p><p><br></p><p>Core Responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><p>Project Cost Control</p><p>Collaborate with project management team to create accurate budgets and manpower forecast for multi-year construction projects.</p><p>Monitor and control indirect costs by performing budget to actual variance analysis weekly, identifying and eliminating root cause for variances.</p><p>Establish accurate cash flow forecast to ensure the project is cash positive for the duration.</p><p>Ensure accurate and timely complex multi-million-dollar billing submission on monthly basis.</p><p><br></p><p>Project Procurement Planning</p><p>Lead procurement planning effort for the project. Work closely with project management team to develop detailed procurement plan for the project after award ensuring compliance and logistics are included.</p><p>Help project team procure the job according to plan.</p><p>Perform monthly analysis of actual bought vs. plan.</p><p><br></p><p>Work Breakdown Structure:</p><p>Assist project management team in establishing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) at the time of award.</p><p>Assist with maintenance of WBS responsibilities at the project level.</p><p>Ensure WBS is maintained throughout the project duration.</p><p><br></p><p>Project Controls:</p><p>Assist project team with monthly financial forms including providing cost analysis with explanation for variances, ensure acceptable justification for variances and help in preparation of monthly financials for review.</p><p><br></p><p>Please apply directly to this posting or contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, via LinkedIn</p>
We are looking for a Help Desk/Desktop Support Analyst to join a contract opportunity in Pennsylvania. This role supports day-to-day technology needs across the site by keeping end-user devices, productivity tools, and related hardware operating reliably. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, clear communication with employees, and working across office and shop floor environments to resolve technical issues efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Set up, update, and maintain desktops, laptops, and peripheral equipment so systems remain aligned with approved software versions and configuration standards.<br>• Deliver technical support for end users by diagnosing and resolving issues involving workstations, printers, projectors, and other connected devices.<br>• Record incidents, service activity, and resolution details in ServiceNow to ensure accurate tracking and timely follow-up.<br>• Manage device inventory records and document equipment changes, including workstation deployments, relocations, and removals through established change processes.<br>• Assist employees with Microsoft 365 support needs, including Outlook, Office applications, and OneDrive, as well as common mobile device issues on Android and Apple platforms.<br>• Provide user guidance on workstation operation, business applications, and the local network environment to improve day-to-day effectiveness.<br>• Offer support for additional software tools and operational systems as needed, including equipment used within the shop floor environment with training provided.<br>• Move throughout a large facility, including stairways and production areas, to respond to support requests and complete on-site technical assistance.
<p>The Compliance Analyst/Lead is a senior accounting professional responsible for overseeing tax, regulatory, and financial compliance across a multi-entity organization. This role supports accounting, audit, and financial management functions while ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP and evolving federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on CPA who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple priorities, and drives continuous process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead preparation, review, and filing of complex regulatory and tax filings, including LM-2, IRS Form 990, sales and use tax, partnership returns, and local regulatory submissions.</li><li>Manage audit preparation and serve as a key liaison with external auditors.</li><li>Analyze financial statements, benefit plan structures, financial systems, and business practices.</li><li>Monitor emerging accounting and regulatory developments and implement required actions.</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals, as needed.</li><li>Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and systems.</li><li>Promote accountability, accuracy, and timeliness in financial reporting across stakeholders.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Identity and Access Management Engineer to support secure access solutions for enterprise applications in Silver Spring, Maryland. This role focuses on designing and maintaining federation services, strengthening identity governance practices, and improving the reliability of authentication and authorization processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in IAM architecture and a practical approach to resolving access, policy, and integration challenges.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Architect and support identity federation integrations for enterprise platforms using modern authentication and authorization standards such as OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect.<br>• Establish and maintain trust relationships and secure sign-on configurations to ensure dependable access across connected applications.<br>• Create clear onboarding frameworks and technical documentation to streamline the integration of new business systems into the identity environment.<br>• Investigate and resolve complex authentication issues involving tokens, claims, and federated access flows.<br>• Drive improvements to joiner, mover, and leaver processes so that account provisioning and deprovisioning remain accurate and timely.<br>• Enhance access models and contribute to role engineering efforts that align user permissions with business responsibilities.<br>• Support access review activities by helping coordinate certification campaigns and tracking remediation work through completion.<br>• Reinforce segregation of duties controls and apply policy standards that reduce risk and strengthen governance.<br>• Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams on directory services, Group Policy Objects, virtualization, storage, and DevOps-related IAM dependencies.