Research and Development Lead

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

Everforth ECS is seekingtalentedprofessionals to joinoursuccessfuland growingteamin building the next-generation

Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Cyber data solution. TheCDMProgramis the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s(CISA) dynamic approach to strengthening thecybersecurity of Federal networks and systems through better awareness and visibilityintotheir security posture andcyber threats.

ECSisresponsible for designing, building, deploying, operating, and maintainingacomplete ‘Data Services’ solution which includes the collection, normalization, visualization,and sharing ofcyber data from more than 100 Federal agencies.

The CDM Data Servicesproductisan integrated suite of multiple Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products, software configuration packages,and custom code which work together tooperateas an integrated solution tailored to meet Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requirements.

Weare seeking professionals whothrive in adynamic,fast-paced, andhighlycollaborativeenvironment where problem-solving, critical thinking, anda holistic approach to serving the mission are key. Our programoperateswithin the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Anaptitudeand enthusiasm for continuous learning, improvement,andcyber securityisa must!

Role & Responsibilities:

Everforth ECS isseeking 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 tosettechnical visionand drive innovation for a critical national cyber program.

The R&D Lead willbe responsible forleadingR&D efforts, including leading ateam1-5 engineersinperforming rapid prototyping of solutions, and analyzingmultiplesolution options todeterminethe best fit for the program.

This role is at the forefront of innovation - designing highly scalable, practical solutions for our customer sand evangelizing the best solutions for adoption.

• 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.
• 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…