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Mission First’s strength resides in its people — their technical and management acumen as well as their integrity and dedication. Mission First employees are exceptionally skilled, creative and highly responsive to customer needs.
Mission First is composed of leading experts from the US Government, Private Sector and career transitioning military personnel. We deliver a deep pool of experience and talent with which we can respond to a broad range of client requirements.
Mission First is proud of its staff and is dedicated to providing first-class professional career opportunities. Our dedication to our staff ensures their professional goals are met through continued stimulating work. The close camaraderie among our group creates an inspiring and productive environment for growth. The company’s comprehensive benefits, combined with opportunities for professional challenge and reward deliver coveted professional careers.
OPEN POSITIONS
Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst
Job Location: Multiple
Job Description
Please note that our current, fully-funded openings range from Entry-level up to Principle-level.
Cyber Security Analysts conduct analysis, digital forensics, and targeting to identify, monitor, assess, and counter the threat posed by foreign cyber actors against US information systems, critical infrastructure and cyber-related interests.
Monitor intrusion detection and prevention systems and other security event data sources on a 24x7x365 basis.
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable to Top Secret – TS must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: Cyber Security Incident Responders
Job Location: Multiple
Job Description
Please note that our current, fully-funded openings range from Entry-level up to Principle-level. All positions require US Citizenship and candidates to be clearable from Public Trust through Top Secret prior to setting a start date.
Responsibilities
Monitor and interpret traffic analytics to help identify malicious traffic.
Analyze and interpret raw data using Splunk and other analytic tools to and statistical techniques to identify trends and patterns and provide ongoing insight and visibility to management.
Work closely with management to prioritize business and information needs
Provide ongoing support to existing monitoring capabilities and data collection systems. Provide development support for the expansion and implementation of new systems.
Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
Help to develop and document procedural guides, SOPs and process flows for the functions performed
Contributing to the development of re-engineering methods to improve processes, reduce risks, increase controls and/or increase customer satisfaction
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable up to Top Secret – for positions requiring a TS – it must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: CND Architect
Job Location: Multiple
Job Description
Please note that our current, fully-funded openings range from Entry-level up to Principle-level. All positions require US Citizenship and candidates to be clearable from Public Trust through Top Secret prior to setting a start date.
Mission First is seeking a highly experienced, organized, and motivated Computer Network Defense (CND) Architect to join our team.
The Architect will help advance the organization’s cloud-based architecture and traditional IT infrastructure. The selected candidate will serve as the principal consultant, the technical lead and subject matter expert for CND end-to-end architecture across the various service providers for a cloud-based architecture. The Architect should be familiar with integration details of IC elements’ and shared environments from design to operations as well as have knowledge to identify security gaps across the cloud environment.
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable up to Top Secret – for positions requiring a TS – it must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: Cyber Threat Analysts
Job Location: Multiple
Job Description
Please note that our current, fully-funded openings range from Entry-level up to Principle-level. All positions require US Citizenship and candidates to be clearable from Public Trust through Top Secret prior to setting a start date.
Responsibilities
Cyber threat analysts conduct all-source analysis, digital forensics, and targeting to identify, monitor, assess, and counter the threat posed by foreign cyber actors against US information systems, critical infrastructure and cyber-related interests.
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable up to Top Secret – for positions requiring a TS – it must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: Sr PKI / Digital Certificate Administrator
Job Location: Multiple
Job Description
The qualified applicants will become part of a Mission First Team that administers the Certification Authorities (CA) and Hardware Security Modules (HSM) of an industry Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Key Management team. As a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)/Digital Certificate Administrator, you will play an integral role in administering the large scale enterprise and commercial/publicly trusted PKI services for one of the largest networks in the U.S.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Administration of Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012 Active Directory Services including CA, HSM, Certificate Enrollment Web Services, Certificate Enrollment Policy Web Service, and Internet Information Services (IIS).
Administration of the Online Responder service.
Support project-focused service expansion.
Serve as the final level escalation point for support issues.
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field; and 9 years of Information Technology work experience, including 5 years of hands-on PKI experience; or, an additional 4 years of experience can be substituted in lieu of the degree
Understanding of Cryptography and Key Management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Extremely detail oriented
Occasional on-call
Annual travel to backup site
PKI experience including hands on experience with:
Certificate Authority Administration
Certificate Enrollment Web Service & Policy Web Service
Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) monitoring
Disaster Recovery
Windows Server 2003/2008/R2/2012 and Windows 7/XP
Understanding of:
Cryptography Next Generation (CNG)
Key archival
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
CISSP certification
GIAC certification
Supporting certificates in 802.1x environments
Understanding of Common Criteria Role Separation
PowerShell scripting
OpenSSL
Experience troubleshooting digital certificate issues
Familiarity with browser and application keystores
Certificate Management System (CMS)
Key Management System (KMS)
Understanding of PKIX, PKCS, SSL, TLS, S/MIME standards
Understanding of smart card technologies
Experience with UNIX or Linux
Help Desk experience
Relevant Microsoft certifications
Capacity Planning and Optimization
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable up to Top Secret – for positions requiring a TS – it must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: Cyber Security Research Scientists
Job Location: MA and VA
Job Description
Please note that our current, fully-funded openings range from Entry-level up to Principle-level. All positions require US Citizenship and candidates to be clearable from Public Trust through Top Secret prior to setting a start date.
Openings range from entry-level (BS Degree) to PhD in Computer Science/Engineering. Present a resume for additional details.
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable up to Top Secret – for positions requiring a TS – it must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: Geospatial Intelligence Analysts
Job Location: Multiple
Job Description
Please note that our current, fully-funded openings range from Entry-level up to Principle-level. All positions require US Citizenship and candidates to be clearable from Public Trust through Top Secret prior to setting a start date.
Requirements:
· BS in Geospatial Intelligence, Imagery Science, Remote Sensing or Geospatial Information Systems; Or 6 years of experience in a role as a military or government Geospatial Imagery Analyst.
· Graduated from a formal GIS or imagery analysis course provided by one of the armed services or the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
· Demonstrated geospatial experience with familiarity of SIGINT databases and datasets.
· At least 5 years of significant applied experience in a geospatial analysis field that includes the use of current Geographic Information & Systems (GI&S) tools, methods of research and analysis, application of cartographic principles, or work related to Cartography, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Physical Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline.
· At least 5 years of experience working with 3 or more of the following data sources: panchromatic, radar, infrared, multi-spectral, hyperspectral, LIDAR, Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and other specialized collection systems or tactical sensor data.
· Demonstrated experience using 3 or more of the following: ESRI ArcGIS, ENVI, NSG Exploitation Services (NES), Washington area Library Architecture (WALA), Imagery Exploitation Capability (IEC), National Geospatial Data Services (NGDS), Remote View, ERDAS, Socet GXP and other associated tools.
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable up to Top Secret – for positions requiring a TS – it must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: Image Scientists
Job Location: Multiple
Job Description
Please note that our current, fully-funded openings range from Entry-level up to Principle-level. All positions require US Citizenship and candidates to be clearable from Public Trust through Top Secret prior to setting a start date.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence, Imagery Science, Remote Sensing or Geospatial Information Systems; Or 10 years of experience in a role as a military or government Geospatial Imagery Analyst.
- Graduated from an academic program that focuses on geospatial intelligence, imagery science, remote sensing or geospatialinformation systems.
- At least 5 years of significant applied experience in a geospatial analysis field that includes the use of current Geographic Information & Systems (GI&S) tools, methods of research and analysis, application of cartographic principles, or work related to Cartography, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Physical Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience working with 3 or more of the following data sources: panchromatic, radar, infrared, multi-spectral, hyperspectral, LIDAR, Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and other specialized collection systems or tactical sensor data.
- Demonstrated experience using 3 or more of the following: ESRI ArcGIS, ENVI, NSG Exploitation Services (NES), Washington area Library Architecture (WALA), Imagery Exploitation Capability (IEC), National Geospatial Data Services (NGDS), Remote View, ERDAS, Socet GXP and other associated tools.
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable up to Top Secret – for positions requiring a TS – it must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: Sr Machine Learning Developers
Job Location: Multiple
Job Description
Please note that our current, fully-funded openings range from Entry-level up to Principle-level. All positions require US Citizenship and candidates to be clearable from Public Trust through Top Secret prior to setting a start date.
Requirements:
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analyze raw data to discern a set of rules and the factors influencing those rules in order to achieve organizational goals apply machine learning in large data environments complete data mining, predictive modeling, clustering, and classification independently write reports detailing methods, results, and impacts of assigned issues
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Experience/Education PhD degree in mathematics, statistics, operations research, engineering, science, or equivalent experience 10 years’ experience creating Machine Learning / Algorithm related reports based upon the resulting work/accomplishments published machine learning /algorithm reports and/or authored new procedures and methods to create innovative approaches to solve complex machine learning/algorithm issues experience with natural language processing techniques significant current experience (i.e., within last 2 years) in machine learning /algorithm-related work
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable up to Top Secret – for positions requiring a TS – it must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: Sr Data Scientist
Job Location: Multiple
Job Description
Please note that our current, fully-funded openings range from Entry-level up to Principle-level. All positions require US Citizenship and candidates to be clearable from Public Trust through Top Secret prior to setting a start date.
Responsibilities
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable up to Top Secret – for positions requiring a TS – it must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: Systems Engineers
Job Location: Multiple
Job Description:
- Translate abstract system descriptions into working software prototypes
- Develop a range of software from early prototypes to integrated systems
Basic Qualifications:
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- Experience developing in C/C++ and x86 assembly
- US Citizenship is required, must have the ability to obtain a security clearance
Desired Qualifications:
- Understanding of network protocols and programming (OSI model)
- Understanding of operating system internals including memory/process/thread management
- Reverse engineering skills
- Familiarity with scientific computing is a plus
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable up to Top Secret – for positions requiring a TS – it must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: Signal Processing Researchers and Engineers
Job Location: Multiple
Job Description
Please note that our current, fully-funded openings range from Entry-level up to Principle-level. All positions require US Citizenship and candidates to be clearable from Public Trust through Top Secret prior to setting a start date.
Responsibilities
Solid mathematical & analytical skills
Ability to conduct survey literature to determine state-of-the-art, incorporate recent research & apply to current problem sets
Strong Matlab (or similar scientific computing) programming skills
Ability to rapidly prototype algorithm concepts and ideas and make insightful decisions on research directions to enhance system performance
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable up to Top Secret – for positions requiring a TS – it must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: RF and Test Electronic Techs
Job Location: Multiple
Job Description
The Technicians will perform a variety tasks involving testing, operating, trouble-shooting, calibrating, constructing, repairing and assembly over a broad spectrum of technologies, utilizing manual and automatic equipment. Utilize and create repair techniques, assembly techniques, and procedures. Other tasks to be performed include: collecting, recording, analyzing and evaluating data and recommending changes in processing operations and equipment as appropriate.
• Devise, develop, test, analyze and construct highly complex components, assemblies, devices, circuits and systems. Plan, layout, develop, fabricate and construct experimental and prototype devices, models.
• Determine methods and techniques for effectively monitoring various tests on complex systems.
• Perform initial procedural tests on new and/or changed equipment; make modifications/calibrations as required.
• Assist engineers in creating designs, design changes and/or developing circuits, processes and operations to assure they function per design specifications working from general block diagrams, rough outlines of basic circuits, oral instructions.
• Troubleshoot systems, devices, processes and/or test set-ups to locate and repair defective area(s).
• Prepare process and test specifications, revision notices and laboratory reports as required.
• Perform integration of software and hardware through debugging, writing code and modifying systems.
Candidates must take and pass pre-employment skills screening.
All shifts available (1st, 2nd and 3rd), including weekend shift options
Basic Qualifications:
• High school diploma/GED.
• Completed Associates degree in Electronics OR six months military electronics school with 2 years working in maintenance and repair of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Must possess a current, active secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in RF testing.
• High degree of skill in fabrication and test of complex components, assemblies, devices, circuits and systems.
• Soldering experience and/or certifications.
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable to Secret – Secret must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: Language Analysts
Job Location: Multiple US-based locations
Job Description
Please note openings range from Entry-level up to Principle-level.
We are looking for well-qualified applicants with exceptional language skills. We are currently looking for applicants with proficiency in the languages listed below. However, if you don’t see your language in the list, you should still apply because our language requirements can change at any time.
Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin)
Pashto
Persian-Dari
Persian-Farsi
Russian
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable to Top Secret – TS must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator
Job Location: Multiple
Job Description
Please note that our current, fully-funded openings range from Entry-level up to Principle-level.
Responsibilities of our Systems Administrators include:
- Perform daily backups, maintenance on applications and Operating Systems, patching, tuning and troubleshooting.
- You will configure system based on requested changes.
- Follow Configuration Management processes to effectively manage environment changes.
- Successful candidates will be supporting mission critical supporting systems. (on call rotation).
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable to Top Secret – TS must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: VMWare Systems Administrator
Job Location: Multiple
Job Description
Please note that our current, fully-funded openings range from Entry-level up to Principle-level.
As a Systems Administrator you will be responsible for providing Private Cloud and Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS) Administration services, you will perform daily duties of backups, maintenance on applications and OS, patching, tuning and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform daily backups, maintenance on applications and Operating Systems, patching, tuning and troubleshooting.
- You will configure system based on requested changes.
- Follow Configuration Management processes to effectively manage environment changes.
- Successful candidates will be supporting mission critical supporting systems. (on call rotation).
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable to Top Secret – TS must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator
Job Location: Multiple
Job Description
Please note that our current, fully-funded openings range from Entry-level up to Principle-level.
As a Systems Administrator you will be responsible for providing Private Cloud and Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS) Administration services, you will perform daily duties of backups, maintenance on applications and OS, patching, tuning and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform daily backups, maintenance on applications and Operating Systems, patching, tuning and troubleshooting.
- You will configure system based on requested changes.
- Follow Configuration Management processes to effectively manage environment changes.
- Successful candidates will be supporting mission critical supporting systems. (on call rotation).
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable to Top Secret – TS must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: Oracle DBA
Job Location: Multiple
Job Description
Please note that our current, fully-funded openings range from Entry-level up to Principle-level. We have openings for DBA’s in multiple US-based locations and security clearance levels from Public Trust through Top Secret.
We are seeking Oracle Database Administrators to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The qualified applicants will become part of the team of database administrators and provide technical services to support the application development, database production support and various requirements for distributed technical support throughout the enterprise.
Responsibility shall include overall maintenance, administration, monitoring, problem management, and production for Oracle databases.
• Daily maintenance including monitoring and database maintenance tasks
• Backup & Recovery
• Apply patches and upgrade database versions
• Install and Build database structures
• Develop and maintain shell scripts
• Query and performance tuning
• Develop and maintain documentation
• Program in PL/SQL
• Performance tuning of databases
• Reviews database design and make recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.
• Maintains security and integrity controls.
• Develop stored procedures and/or triggers.
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable up to Top Secret. Some positions require obtaining a TS prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator
Job Location: Multiple
Job Description
Please note that our current, fully-funded openings range from Entry-level up to Principle-level.
As a Systems Administrator you will be responsible for providing Private Cloud and Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS) Administration services, you will perform daily duties of backups, maintenance on applications and OS, patching, tuning and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform daily backups, maintenance on applications and Operating Systems, patching, tuning and troubleshooting.
- You will configure system based on requested changes.
- Follow Configuration Management processes to effectively manage environment changes.
- Successful candidates will be supporting mission critical supporting systems. (on call rotation).
Clearance Required: US Citizenship required and clearable to Top Secret – TS must be obtained prior to setting a start date.
Job Title: Account Executive (Cyber)
Job Location: Multiple US-based Locations
Job Description
Mission First has an immediate need for Cyber Account Executives. The successful candidates will be responsible for generating new opportunities, qualifying interest, negotiating and closing business.
The position requires 3-5 years of experience selling to the CSO/CISO level and a proven track record of success.
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
- Cyber Sales: 3 years
US citizenship is required for these positions.