Merrifield, Virginia Computer Scientist (entry - to mid-level) - Merrifield, VA We have a new opportunity at our Metro accessible site in Merrifield, VA. We encourage innovation and expect expertise in one or more of the following: Python or other Open Source language Java (including GWT, Spring and iBATIS) XSLT or other data conversion languages Regular expressions OOAD (preferably C++) RDBMS (Oracle preferred) Our team analyzes an enormous data set of highly structured records using scripting languages and OOD. We are currently re-architecting the data analysis and exploitation system to take advantage of emerging technologies. Silver Spring, Maryland High Performance Computer Scientist - Silver Spring, MD We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, well-rounded Computer Scientist to join a top notch group in our Metro accessible Silver Spring HQ. From established PhDs to fresh graduates, all members of the team take turns maintaining source code, fixing bugs, adding capabilities and building new features. We follow solid SDLC practices and get excited about applying high level knowledge to very concrete problems. We are upgrading core proprietary technologies to boost performance (it already scales to billions of records) and augmenting its functionality (so that new customers get the enhancements most critical to their success). Do you enjoy? Working up and down the OSI (e.g., from sockets and low level languages to web-enabled GUIs)? Complex text processing algorithms? Overcoming performance challenges from huge_data_volumes? Scaling across clusters? Object Oriented Design and Development? We look for the following in our staff: BSCS or comparable technical education Linux/UNIX experience Strong foundation in C++ and the ability and interest to pick up other languages as needed. Hint: We have been proud sponsors of PyCon for years! Passion for technology and demonstrated achievements bringing tasks to winning conclusions Complete SDLC experience Flexibility and responsiveness to changing requirements Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The selected applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Oxon Hill area, Maryland Cleared Scripting Genius - Oxon Hill area, MD What do you do when data sources are larger than you've ever seen, less structured than you thought possible, and arrive without documentation? We write elegant, transportable code that scales. We leverage clusters, SANs and other high-end hardware configurations, but to maximize the speed and performance of our applications we optimize and fine tune complex scripts on UNIX and Linux systems. We are often called upon to reformat and separate data for a variety of uses, and expect flexibility and creativity to accommodate evolving requirements. How you can help: Develop custom scripts (Python, Perl, Awk, Bash, shell, etc.) to cleanse, transform and normalize very large, often unstructured mutliformat data sets. Contribute to high performance data analyses through data exploitation, patetrn analysis, and entity resolution activities. Explore new ways to manipulate and parse a variety of formats. Use text parsing languages and transformations, complex data structures and statistical analysis to guide, develop and support follow-on processes. Scale, scale, scale! Qualifications: Experience with scripting in Linux/Unix environments (CLI). Ability to munge data, analyze it within and outside of databases, and extract salient features. Demonstrated experience on very large data sets, preferably from many sources. Expertise distributing jobs across clusters and demonstrated aptitude for compiling results. NFS! Strong preference for current TS/SCI clearance (TS required). BS in CS preferred. Computer Scientist (all levels) - Oxon Hill area, MD The individual selected for this position must be extremely innovative with expertise in one of more of the following: Web Technologies, Data Structures, Compiler Design, Relational Databases, C++, Python, Perl, Text Analysis, and Linux System-Level Programming. Creative, Ambitious Computer Scientist - Oxon Hill area, MD One of our R&D projects is entering a significant growth phase, and we need the right, mega-talented software engineers and computer scientists to make it a reality. This is an exciting time to join a community-changing large scale data exploitation effort, further develop your technical expertise and make a difference in the real world. This project enjoys very high level visibility and we will be expanding its capabilities and rolling it out to other sites in the coming months. Are you ready to… Design advanced visualization tools for web-enabled efforts? Work directly with customers and add the Use existing and investigate new Open Source projects to leverage emerging technologies into our codebase? Use CherryPy, write Genshi and practice SQLAchemy? Scale an application? Harness a cluster? Keep learning new skills and applying them to technical solutions? Do you… Enjoy working from CLI? Run Linux whenever you can? Believe in using the right tool for the job? Know how to design a database schema? Design and develop Object Oriented code using scripting, compiled and interpreted languages? Thrive in a collaborative environment where the tasks are difficult and your coworkers are smart, energized and helpful? Do you have a… Current TS/SCI clearance (TS required)? BSCS or closely related degree? Passion for technology, a creative approach to problem solving and an interest in working with the kind of data-intensive problems that test the capabilities of multi-core servers? What we offer: The opportunity to help pick out and/or develop the best tools for the job. Uncommon stability and high customer visibility. You will be surrounded by seriously smart people who are focused on solving the most complex large-scale data engineering problems you will likely encounter. Unless you get bored learning new languages and technologies, you will have plenty to keep you challenged. Data Engineer - Oxon Hill area, MD The Data Engineer must be experienced with Web Technologies, Data Structures, Compiler Design, Relational Databases, C++, Python, Perl, and Text Analysis. Additionally, they must have: at least 2 years scripting experience using a text processing language, e.g. awk/perl/python; at least 2 years experience in developing text parsing and transformations; and real world experience on very large data sets. Database Architect - Oxon Hill area, MD Our Oxon Hill area teams clean, sort, and analyze tremendous data sets. We employ COTS, Open Source and proprietary technologies to store and parse these massive data sets, and have a new opportunity for a talented Database Architect. Duties will include: Tuning and designing a variety of databases for performance, scalability and stability; Development, Testing and Production support will include trigger and query design, views, stored procedures, performance tuning, optimization, and table partitioning; Design and implementation of online hot backup, restore, and recovery solutions; Design and management of load balancing and high availability architecture; Identify architectural issues and propose alternative solutions; Planning, implementing, supporting data conversion efforts; and Provide in-depth analysis of SQL queries in support of application development teams. Technologies you will use: Open Source databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) ; Sybase IQ (a columnar database which scales unlike RDBMS)and T-SQL; High-end hardware (multi-core servers, clusters, SAN/NAS, etc.); UNIX and Linux scripting; and PL/SQL. The ideal candidate will have the following: Hands-on experience with enterprise level databases from multiple sources; Current TS/SCI clearance; Detailed knowledge of UNIX/Linux commands and utilities with understanding of OS level performance monitoring; Experience with unstructured data and production systems; Bachelors degree in CS or closely related field preferred but not required. IA Analyst/C&A Administrator - Oxon Hill area, MD We are continually developing custom solutions for our Oxon Hill area customer and have a new opportunity for an Information Assurance professional to lead all C&A efforts at this site. Working directly with engineers, customers, DAAs and other staff to expedite required approvals, the individual selected will be the primary POC responsible for bringing new and existing systems into compliance before they go on-line. Responsibilities: Perform Certification & Accreditation (C&A) assessments and/or pre-assessments, ensuring that plans are executed, tracked and satisfactorily completed. Evaluate, monitor and audit multi-level systems. Support IA testing of new or modified systems to ensure compliance with applicable security requirements (primarily DIACAP). Prepare associated documentation to include System Security Plans, Requirements Traceability Matrices, Security Test & Evaluation Plans, Risk Assessments, Contingency Plans, Security Awareness Plans, Incident Response Plans, MOAs, and other Security Plans. Develop System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA) and review DIACAP packages prior to submission to Certifying Authority. Working independently, provide assistance and guidance to the Program Manager on the status of systems’ progress in the process. Evaluate engineering designs for compliance with applicable security requirements. Participate in ST&E processes. Provide other Information Assurance (IA) consulting services, as required. May be called upon to diagnose security systems failures, and identify and implements corrective action Requirements Current Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred) Experience writing C&A documents and shepherding systems through the process Relevant BA/BS degree Local and occasional CONUS travel is expected Preferred Qualifications Experience with defining security requirements, evaluating security concepts, designs software integrations and evaluating systems for compliance with security requirements Experience translating security requirements into technical designs/solutions. Experience in designing tests and testing for security requirements Experience conducting System Vulnerability Assessments using ISS or e-Eye Retina (preferred but not required) TS Cleared Linux Systems Administrator - Oxon Hill area, MD We have a new opportunity for a Mid/Senior Linux Administrator to join our team in the Oxon Hill area of MD. Applicants for this position must be exceptionally skilled to work in a high performance computing facility consisting of Linux clusters, Suns, and other architectures. The individual must have current hands-on expert level skills in most of the following areas: large scale system and network planning and architecture; installation, troubleshooting, and integration of commercial packages and custom software; shell scripting to automate routine tasks; web server administration; PIX firewall configuration and network management using Cisco routers; large-scale enterprise class storage systems including NAS/SAN devices, SCSI and IDE Raid systems; data backup and recovery on both Linux and Windows platforms. We will be rolling out new networks and need someone who is adept at investigating new technologies, picking out the best hardware and software solutions, and implementing them from the ground-up. Applicants must have an active Top Secret security clearance (TS/SCI - strongly preferred). Web Developer - Oxon Hill area, MD The Web Developer must be innovative and have expertise in several of the following, HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, AJAX Web 2.0, Cascading Style Sheets, PHP, CGI, Java Servlets, Python, Perl, C++, SQL, RDBMS, Apache and Linux/Unix. Well-rounded Computer Scientist - Oxon Hill area, MD An exciting opportunity for a motivated Computer Scientist to participate in a number of R&D projects. The ideal candidate will get to: Develop application prototypes using emerging technologies Munge divergent data sets Rapid Custom software design and development (GUI, database & mid-tier/web) We strongly encourage innovation and look for the following in our staff: BSCS or comparable technical education Solid experience in Object Oriented Analysis and Development Love of the command line (Linux/UNIX and associated Open Source tools) Design and programming against RDBMs Passion for technology and demonstrated achievements bringing tasks to wining conclusions Complete SDLC experience Flexibility and responsiveness to changing requirements Applicants must be U.S. citizens and selected applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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