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Research and Development Lead

ECS FEDERAL LLC258 open roles

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Everforth ECS is seeking a Research and Development Lead to work in our Arlington, VA office.

Everforth ECS is seeking talented professionals to join our successful and growing team in building the next-generation Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Cyber data solution. The CDM Program is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) dynamic approach to strengthening the cybersecurity of Federal networks and systems through better awareness and visibility into their security posture and cyber threats. ECS is responsible for designing, building, deploying, operating, and maintaining a complete ‘Data Services’ solution which includes the collection, normalization, visualization, and sharing of cyber data from more than 100 Federal agencies. The CDM Data Services product is an integrated suite of multiple Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products, software configuration packages, and custom code which work together to operate as an integrated solution tailored to meet Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requirements.

We are seeking professionals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment where problem-solving, critical thinking, and a holistic approach to serving the mission are key. Our program operates within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). An aptitude and enthusiasm for continuous learning, improvement, and cyber security is a must!

Role & Responsibilities:

Everforth ECS is seeking an experienced System Developer and Solution Architect to lead Research and Development (R&D) efforts for the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program. This is an exciting opportunity to set technical vision and drive innovation for a critical national cyber program. The R&D Lead will be responsible for leading R&D efforts, including leading a team 1-5 engineers in performing rapid prototyping of solutions, and analyzing multiple solution options to determine the best fit for the program. This role is at the forefront of innovation - designing highly scalable, practical solutions for our customers and evangelizing the best solutions for adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the R&D team as a hands-on technical lead driving the development of innovative solutions that meet the program's requirements.
  • Define and execute a repeatable analysis program where customer needs drive innovative solutions and traceable outcomes.
  • Perform rapid prototyping of solutions to validate technical feasibility and identify potential risks.
  • Analyze multiple solution options and document results to inform the selection of the best solution.
  • Conduct trade studies to compare the pros and cons of different solutions and recommend the most suitable approach.
  • Collaborate with the Core Architecture team to prove the feasibility of solutions and select the best technologies and implementation approaches.
  • Work closely with the Development and Infrastructure Leads to define requirements, create, extend, and maintain a development lab for R&D purposes.
  • Ensure that the developed solutions meet the program's non-functional requirements, such as scalability, maintainability, reliability, and security.
  • Communicate the technical vision and implementation plans to stakeholders, including DHS, System Integrators, user groups, and the development team.
  • Serve as a solution SME/evangelist and present the solution vision and implementation to various audiences, including users and senior government leaders.
  • Collaborate with the development team to design major system components and ensure system design is extensible to accommodate future requirements.

Salary: $118,000 - $177,000

General Description of Benefits

  • US citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust Suitability
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience developing enterprise production solutions
  • 3+ years of solutions architecture experience performing rapid prototyping of solutions and analyzing multiple solution options.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development and infrastructure leads.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills sufficient to develop robust analysis documentation.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including threat modeling, vulnerability management, and incident response.
  • Familiarity with cloud computing and scalable cloud architectures.
  • Experience with code repositories, ALM tools, and big data platforms.
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