​Working in a Post COVID-19 World: Leveraging Remote Capability and Automation in Security
 
At Markesman, we’ve seen the world go from meetings in person to seeing colleagues on video teleconferences. What we’ve noticed is that this creates a new workload burden for the IT department including managing the cloud with the VMware vRealize suite. The operational capability to support an enterprise to release, distribute, and optimally allow your organization to provide micro-service based cloud applications as well as managing the administration of a virtual infrastructure (VMs in private clouds, virtual servers, development/testing)  can be daunting as a process. As we’ve discovered, there is a way to efficiently automate this. Working with us at Markesman, we can customize a solution and enhance your operational capacity globally.
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Simultaneously managing the security of this virtual environment and the ongoing challenges of the risks across the organization can be automated and processed in a streamlined data feed. This data feed in near real-time can sufficiently reduce your risks on an continuous monitoring basis and we are happy to work with you to prevent another intrusion, reduce organizational, and ultimately provide you ease of burden.
 
Just let us know if you’re interested and we’re happy to set up a conversation.
​We look forward to hearing from you!

Taking a moment to reflect back on 2020, if the past year has proven anything, it is that we are all innovative in times of need. Despite the challenges we faced this year, Markesman is coming out stronger than ever and we owe it all to our amazing team. Our team has proven to have grit, be incredibly resilient, and are tenacious in our pursuit of excellence. This is what makes the Markesman Family truly special and we are grateful for each one of our members.
 
We have much to look forward to in 2021 as a company, an industry, and society. We have even greater goals ahead and eagerly look forward to what the new year will bring.
 
“The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.” – Melody Beattie
 
The pen is in your hand, this is your chance to write an amazing story.
 
Wishing you all a fulfilling and healthy new year!
 
Best wishes,
Dan Markes, CEO & Alex Wang, COO

Level 1: Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
​Job Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
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DESCRIPTION:
The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) shall perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies.

Validates and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security designs. Designs, develops, implements and/or integrates IA and security systems and system components including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing data protection/classification requirements.

Builds IA into systems deployed to operational environments.

Assists architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of Agency security policy and enterprise solutions. Supports the building of security architectures.

Enforces the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures.

Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle. Contributes to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations.

Reviews certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation, providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content.

Applies system security engineering expertise in one or more of the following to:

• system security design process
• engineering life cycle
• information domain
• cross domain solutions
• commercial off-the-shelf and government off-the-shelf cryptography
• identification; authentication; and authorization
• system integration
• risk management
• intrusion detection
• contingency planning
• incident handling
• configuration control
• change management
• auditing
• certification and accreditation process
• principles of IA (confidentiality, integrity, non-repudiation, availability, and access control)
• security testing
• Support security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and prescribed NSA/CSS business processes for security engineering.

CAPABILITIES:

• Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
• Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components
• Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
• Apply knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
• Interact with the customer and other project team members
• Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components
• Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures
• Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Seven (7) years’ experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity required
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 2 is required
• Four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• TS/SCI with FS Poly

*All referral bonuses will be paid out after 90 days of the new hires start date.

Level 2: System Engineer (SE2)
​​Job Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
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DESCRIPTION
The Systems Engineer (SE2) shall perform analyses of user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. The SE2 shall analyze system requirements and leads design and development activities. The SE2 will guide users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies. Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. The SE2 will incorporates new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations and develops technical documentation. The Systems Engineer will develop system Architecture and system design documentation and guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. The SE2 interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility. The SE2 will communicate with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

CAPABILITIES:

• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) – Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
• Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components
• Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
• Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations
• Allocate real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem components
• Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions
• Define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan
• Develop system design solution that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis
• Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS), work packages and the integrated master plan (IMP)
• Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents
• Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
• Derive from the system requirements an understanding of stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred and implied as essential to system effectiveness
• Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable, and verifiable
• Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc.) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers
• Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, Integrity, Non repudiation, and Availability); Basic Information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification, Authentication, Access Control, Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory access control, hashing, key management, etc.)
• Implement comprehensive SOA solutions
• Implement operational view, technical standards view, and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards
• Review and/or approve system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and complete
• Capture all interface designs in a common interface control format, and store interface data in a commonly accessible repository
• Assess each risk to the program and determine the probability of occurrence and quantified consequence of failure in accordance with an approved risk management plan
• In conjunction with system stakeholders, plan the verification efforts of new and unproven designs early in the development life cycle to ensure compliance with established requirements
• Prepare time-line analysis diagrams illustrating the flow of time-dependent functions
• Establish a process to formally and proactively control and manage changes to requirements, consider impacts prior to commitment to change, gain stakeholder buy-in, eliminate ambiguity, ensure traceability to source requirements, and track and settle open actions
• Manage and ensure the technical integrity of the system baseline over time, continually updating it as various changes are imposed on the system during the lifecycle from development through deployment and operations & maintenance
• Support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes)
• Support the development and review of Joint Capability Integration Development System (JCIDS) documents (i.e., Initial Capability Document, Capabilities Description Document, IA Strategy)
• Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis
• Develop scenarios (threads) and an Operational Concept that describes the interactions between the system, the user, and the environment, that satisfies operational, support, maintenance, and disposal needs
• Conduct quantitative analysis in non-functional system performance areas like Reliability, Maintainability, Vulnerability, Survivability, Produce-ability, etc.)
• Establish and follow a formal procedure for coordinating system integration activities among multiple teams, ensuring complete coverage of all interfaces

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fourteen (14) years’ experience as a Systems Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Five (5) years of additional Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• Additional contract or position specific required experience for this level (skills, technologies, expertise):
  • Cryptographic development and analysis
  • IA and cybersecurity architectures, concepts, principles, use cases, and standards
  • DoD, IC, and other federal government (e.g., NIST) policy, directives, and instructions relevant to IA and cybersecurity strategic planning and direction
• Requires a TS/SCI with FS Poly

ABOUT MARKESMAN GROUP
Markesman Group is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business. We are a leader in the technology sector, providing government clientele with IT support services to sustain its day-to-day operations from strategic framework to implementation and performance engineering. Join an agile and close-knit team that thrives in a culture of excellence, exceptional people, forward-leaning technologies, and inventing what is possible. 

​This is an ideal time to join our team and to have the opportunity to #makeyourmarke

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The JETS Program provides the full range of IT services, technical and management expertise that support applications, software, hardware, infrastructure, and systems, across the DLA IT Enterprise. Support is provided for information technology solutions, technical support, maintenance, and sustainment; operations support; application development, maintenance and technical support; and lifecycle management. Additionally, the program also supports administrative program management support for IT program offices and DLA Information Operations (J6) Office. The program provides support technology services across the DLA Information Operations Enterprise, the DLA Program Executive Offices (PEO), and all other technology services currently supported through DLA Contracting Services Office (DCSO) acquisitions.

This Task Order includes Task Order project management, operations, development and sustainment support for applications within the FLIS Suite, MapCat, TAS and Training Portal. The contractor shall provide the full range of lifecycle/technical support services in the effort to sustain and enhance the applications/services assigned. 

This Task Order includes tasks for, but are not limited to, application server administration, application database administration, technical support, project support, technical design, development, implementation, compliance, cybersecurity, configuration management support, systems engineering support, architectural support, and test and documentation support.
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DUTIES OF A SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

• ​Analyze functional business applications and design specifications for functional areas such as finance, accounting, personnel, manpower, logistics, and contracts
• Develop block diagrams and logic flowcharts
• Translate detailed design into computer software
• Design, code, test, debug, and refine the computer software to produce the required product
• Prepare required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation
• Enhance software to reduce operating time and improve efficiency
• Provide technical direction to programmers, as required, to ensure that program deadlines are met
• Devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results
• On occasion, short duration (1-5 days) site visits may be required as authorized by the Government.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Six (6) years relevant experience
  • Experience as an application programmer on large-scale DBMS
  • Knowledge of computer equipment and ability to develop complex software to satisfy design objectives
  • Experience with Abstract, Common Error Reporting System (CERS), Security Control Administration Tool (SCAT), FLIS\Portfolio Mid-Tier Authentication (FPMA), Data Replication, Informatica, GoldenGate, Oracle, webMethods, DB2 and others
  • Experience supporting multiple platforms including: Ancillary (.NET/DB2/Oracle/SQL Server), Mid-Tier (webMethods/JBOSS/Oracle) and Mainframe (COBOL/CICS/DB2)
  • Experience with stand up of applications in a DISA environment and/or DOD commercial cloud
• Specialized skills strongly desired to support the DLA Map Catalog include: ESRI Runtime 10.X Java Software  Development Kit (SDK) with future considerations of ESRI Runtime 10.X .NET SDK, ESRI Runtime 100.X Java/.NET SDK  and ESRI Portal
• Must possess active IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC)
• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority

ABOUT MARKESMAN GROUP
Markesman Group is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business. We are a leader in the technology sector, providing government clientele with IT support services to sustain its day-to-day operations from strategic framework to implementation and performance engineering. Join an agile and close-knit team that thrives in a culture of excellence, exceptional people, forward-leaning technologies, and inventing what is possible. 

​This is an ideal time to join our team and to have the opportunity to #makeyourmarke

*All referral bonuses will be paid out after 90 days of the new hires start date.

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​Markesman Group has some new opportunities on the forefront supporting our Cybersecurity Program in Columbus, OH. The CTS Program provides the full range of IT services, technical and management expertise that support applications, software, hardware, infrastructure, and systems, across the DLA IT Enterprise. Support is provided for information technology solutions, technical support, maintenance, and sustainment; operations support; application development, maintenance and technical support; and lifecycle management. Additionally, the program also supports administrative program management support for IT program offices and DLA Information Operations (J6) Office. The program provides support technology services across the DLA Information Operations Enterprise, the DLA Program Executive Offices (PEO), and all other technology services currently supported through DLA Contracting Services Office (DCSO) acquisitions.

DUTIES OF CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER:
• Performs a variety of routine project tasks applied to specialized cybersecurity problems.
• Tasks involve integration of electronic processes or methodologies to resolve total system problems, 
   or technology problems as they relate to cyber security requirements.
• Analyzes information security requirements.
• Applies analytical and systematic approaches in the resolution of problems of workflow, organization, 
   and planning.
• Provides security engineering support for planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, 
   integration of information systems.

CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER POSITIONS:
Application Security Monitoring (ASM)
Insider Threat
ForeScout Counteract
SPLUNK

Application Security Monitoring (ASM)
REQUIREMENTS:
• 7 years of relevant IT experience
• Active SECRET Clearance
• Active IAT level II (Security + CE, CCNA, CYSA, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
• Active CSSP Analyst certification (CEH, GCIA, GCIH)
• F5Certified Technology Specialist (ASM) (needs cert, or at least training completed with certificate)
• Experience scripting in Perl, Python, Ruby, Bash, or Java

Insider Threat
​REQUIREMENTS:
• 7 years of relevant IT experience
• Active SECRET Clearance
• Active IAT level II (Security + CE, CCNA, CYSA, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
• Active CSSP Analyst certification (CEH, GCIA, GCIH)
• Innerview/Insider Threat experience
• Experience scripting in Perl, Python, Ruby, Bash, or Java

ForeScout Counteract
REQUIREMENTS:
• 7 years of relevant IT experience
• Active SECRET Clearance
• Active IAT level II (Security + CE, CCNA, CYSA, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
• Active CSSP Analyst certification (CEH, GCIA, GCIH)
• ForeScout Counteract experience
• Experience scripting in Perl, Python, Ruby, Bash, or Java

SPLUNK
REQUIREMENTS:
• 7 years of relevant IT experience
• Active SECRET Clearance
• Active IAT level II (Security + CE, CCNA, CYSA, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
• Active CSSP Analyst certification (CEH, GCIA, GCIH)
• ELM (Splunk) experience
• Experience scripting in Perl, Python, Ruby, Bash, or Java

ABOUT MARKESMAN GROUP
Markesman Group is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business. We are a leader in the technology sector, providing government clientele with IT support services to sustain its day to day operations from strategic framework to implementation and performance engineering. Join an agile and close-knit team that thrives in a culture of excellence, exceptional people, forward-leaning technologies, and inventing what is possible.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

OUR CULTURE

• Entrepreneurial 
• Technopreneur
• Family Oriented
• Ethics & Integrity
• Collaborative & Flat

Join an agile and close-knit team that thrives in a culture of excellence, exceptional people, forward-leaning technologies, and inventing what is possible.

This is an ideal time to join our team! #makeyourmarke​

#Lead #Inspire #Dare

*All referral bonuses will be paid out after 90 days of the new hires start date. For detailed information about the referral bonus or relocation assistance, please reach out to Ebony Mackie on the Talent Acquisition team.

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Columbus, OH 
(Secret required)
Cybersecurity Engineer: ELM (Splunk)
Cybersecurity Engineer: Innerview (Insider Threat)
Cybersecurity Engineer : ACAS Administrator
Cybersecurity Engineer: Forescout Counteract
Cybersecurity Engineer: F5 Certified Technology Specialist is ASM
Cybersecurity Engineer: Certified in Microsoft Windows Server 2016 or 2019. RSA Archer Certified Administrator
Cybersecurity Engineer: SNORT

Fort Meade, MD 
(TS/SCI with poly required)
Software Engineer
Systems Engineer
DevOps Engineer
Intelligence Analyst (TAR, TDNA, MDLA, DNEA)
CND Analyst
Cyber/CNO Planner
Linux Systems Administrator
Helpdesk Support

Ft. Eustis, VA 
(Secret required)
MuleSoft Developer
Sr. Cloud Administrator

DC/Virginia 
(Secret required)
Linux SME

ABOUT MARKESMAN GROUP
Markesman Group is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business. We are a leader in the technology sector, providing government clientele with IT support services to sustain its day to day operations from strategic framework to implementation and performance engineering. Join an agile and close-knit team that thrives in a culture of excellence, exceptional people, forward-leaning technologies, and inventing what is possible.

This is an ideal time to join our team! #makeyourmarke

*All referral bonuses will be paid out after 90 days of the new hires start date. For detailed information about the referral bonus or relocation assistance, please reach out to Ebony Mackie or An Nguyen on the Talent Acquisition team.

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This is a time like no other in our lives. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to produce uncertainty, stress and trauma in our communities. By now, we have all been impacted by this virus, which has been devastating for so many. Despite the challenges we are all facing every day, this is also a time that is bringing out the best in many people—from the healthcare staff and first responders fighting on the front-lines, to the essential workers providing food, products and services.

​We, at Markesman are incredibly thankful to all who are serving and caring for those in need.

We also wish to express our most heartfelt thanks to each and every one of our employees at Markesman. Your hardwork, commitment, and dedication to weather this crisis this year is commendable.

Our Deepest Gratitude,
​Dan Markes, CEO & Alex Wang, COO

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Each year, we take the opportunity to honor and appreciate the sacrifices and selflessness of the men and women who serve in the American armed forces. Here at Markesman, we are proud to have approximately 45 active and veteran service members among our team. These employees have made remarkable contributions to our country, and we are honored that they are part of the Markesman family.

I am humbled to have served alongside so many outstanding individuals throughout my career, and I am honored to continue working among so many service men and women. In honor of Veterans Day, we encourage you to take a moment to thank a service member for his or her dedicated service to our community, state, and nation.

Dan Markes, CEO

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The annual National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) is recognized the week of November 2-6, 2020. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Markesman salutes likeminded entrepreneurial veterans who have made the choice to continue serving our country and leading in business. Markesman Group focuses on providing high quality services where every little bit matters - Cybersecurity, ISR, and Enterprise IT Solutions. We are proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with our fellow Veterans in providing innovative technology to maintain and secure our nation’s interests and continue to lead forward.  

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