<p>We are looking for a FIPS 140 Security Engineer to join the client’s Accredited Testing & Evaluation team supporting cybersecurity initiatives critical to national defense. This role focuses on evaluating, testing, and validating cryptographic products and security solutions against FIPS 140 and NIST standards. The role will perform security assessments, entropy analysis, vulnerability testing, cryptographic validation activities, and technical reporting within a hands-on laboratory environment supporting secure communications technologies.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have experience with cryptographic technologies, FIPS 140 validation processes, entropy assessments, scripting, and security testing methodologies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Support FIPS 140 validation and security evaluation projects for cryptographic products and systems.</p><p>· Perform security architecture reviews, product design analysis, and system-level security assessments.</p><p>· Conduct cryptographic and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) testing.</p><p>· Analyze entropy sources in accordance with NIST SP 800-90B requirements and evaluate SP 800-90C random bit generator constructions.</p><p>· Perform statistical and heuristic analysis of noise datasets.</p><p>· Create and review Entropy Assessment Reports (EAR) and Public Use Documents (PUD).</p><p>· Prepare and submit Entropy Source Validation (ESV) packages through the NIST ESVTS platform.</p><p>· Conduct vulnerability assessments, logical security analysis, and physical security testing.</p><p>· Review source code and develop scripts or tools to automate testing activities.</p><p>· Build testing environments, execute test plans, document findings, and produce technical reports.</p><p>· Evaluate products against applicable security standards and technology-type requirements.</p>
We are looking for a Systems Engineer to support and enhance a mixed infrastructure environment in Baltimore, Maryland. This role focuses on maintaining stable server operations, strengthening security and access controls, and contributing to cloud-connected solutions across on-premises and Microsoft platforms. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Windows-based systems administration, a strong understanding of core infrastructure services, and a practical approach to reliability and continuous improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily administration of Windows and Linux servers to ensure dependable performance, availability, and system health.<br>• Manage core identity and policy services, including Active Directory and Group Policy, while maintaining secure and consistent access controls.<br>• Support and maintain virtual infrastructure across platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V to meet operational and business needs.<br>• Provide technical support for Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, helping maintain connectivity and functionality across hybrid systems.<br>• Contribute to cloud adoption efforts by assisting with hybrid deployments and migration-related infrastructure tasks.<br>• Monitor server performance, patch compliance, and overall platform reliability, taking action to resolve issues before they impact users.<br>• Handle complex troubleshooting for escalated server and infrastructure incidents, identifying root causes and restoring service efficiently.<br>• Strengthen operational resilience by improving automation, backup procedures, and disaster recovery readiness.<br>• Keep technical documentation current and establish configuration standards that promote consistency, security, and scalability.
We are looking for a Network Engineer II to support enterprise network initiatives and deliver reliable engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of programs. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can apply strong technical judgment throughout the full engineering lifecycle, from analysis and design through testing and deployment. The role requires an individual who can work with limited supervision, collaborate with stakeholders, and help maintain performance, security, and operational continuity in complex network environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide network engineering support across multiple programs, ensuring infrastructure solutions align with technical objectives and operational needs.<br>• Participate in the complete system engineering process by translating requirements into network designs, supporting development activities, validating performance, and assisting with implementation.<br>• Assess existing network environments, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend technologies or design changes that strengthen capability, reliability, and security.<br>• Analyze technical issues of moderate complexity, apply sound engineering methods, and resolve problems while balancing schedule, performance, and customer expectations.<br>• Monitor project milestones and service outcomes to help ensure network deliverables are completed on time and in accordance with established standards.<br>• Work closely with customers, internal teams, and peer groups to coordinate activities, communicate technical information clearly, and build cooperation across functions.<br>• Contribute to the refinement of engineering practices, procedures, and policy recommendations that support effective network operations and organizational goals.<br>• Provide guidance to less experienced team members when needed, share technical knowledge, and assist in maintaining consistent execution across assigned tasks.
<p>We are looking for a Cloud Engineer to help create resilient, modern cloud solutions that support large-scale, event-driven workloads in Northern, Virginia. This position combines technical architecture, hands-on engineering, and close collaboration with stakeholders to deliver secure, high-performing systems. The role is ideal for someone who can balance strategic thinking with practical execution while guiding teams and strengthening client partnerships.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create and refine cloud-native, serverless solutions designed to support high-throughput data processing and event-based applications.</p><p>• Work directly with stakeholders to understand operational goals, identify limitations, and recommend effective technical approaches.</p><p>• Provide technical guidance to decision-makers by evaluating options, outlining risks, and helping resolve complex engineering issues.</p><p>• Build trusted relationships with clients and contribute to team growth through mentorship, collaboration, and technical leadership.</p><p>• Remain actively involved in delivery by participating in architecture reviews, overseeing implementation quality, and developing prototypes when needed.</p><p>• Investigate production issues and optimize system reliability, scalability, and overall performance across cloud environments.</p>
<p>Overview</p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer (Azure)</strong> to lead the design, implementation, and support of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure environments. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with deep Microsoft Azure expertise and a strong background in production cloud operations, infrastructure reliability, and disaster recovery.</p><p>The Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer will play a key role in building and maintaining modern Azure environments, with a focus on networking, security, identity, backup, and recovery strategies. This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cloud platforms are optimized, secure, and aligned with business needs.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Design, implement, and support Azure-based infrastructure solutions for production environments</li><li>Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure with a focus on performance, availability, scalability, and security</li><li>Support Azure networking, identity, and security configurations, including private and hybrid connectivity models</li><li>Maintain and enhance backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions across cloud infrastructure</li><li>Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and cloud-related issues in production environments</li><li>Partner with application, security, and operations teams to support modern platforms hosted in Azure</li><li>Contribute to infrastructure standards, architecture decisions, and operational best practices</li><li>Implement and support secure cloud designs that align with organizational compliance and security requirements</li><li>Develop and maintain infrastructure automation and repeatable deployment processes where applicable</li><li>Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud infrastructure strategy and operational excellence</li></ul><p><br></p>