Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Cross-Domain Transfer Engineer to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI-First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP focuses on operational warfighting data and aims to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts.
This role implements cross-domain transfer scanning stages and policy-as-code enforcement for AI and machine-learning serving artifacts within WDP Core Integration deployment pipelines, maintaining enclave-parity scanning standards and supply-chain integrity across Unclassified, SIPR, and JWICS environments to protect mission-critical AI model deployments from vulnerability, configuration risk, and unauthorized cross-domain data movement.
• Implements cross-domain transfer scanning stages and policy-as-code enforcement for artificial intelligence and machine-learning serving artifacts within unclassified War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration deployment pipelines supporting Department of War missions, Joint Staff analysts, Combatant Command elements, and Senior Executive Service leadership.
• Develops scanning logic, rule sets, and enforcement patterns that validate artifact integrity, security posture, dependency provenance, and configuration compliance prior to deployment across enterprise serving environments.
• Applies Kubernetes, GitLab Continuous Integration, SonarQube, Tenable Nessus, Elastic Stack, VMware environments, and hardened artifact repositories to execute vulnerability assessments, integration checks, and policy-driven gating actions aligned with mission assurance requirements.
• Conducts rule tuning, signature refinement, and policy updates to maintain alignment with evolving security architectures, IAVA-driven patching requirements, and DevSecOps supply-chain standards.
• Maintains higher-domain parity for scanning and policy enforcement across SIPR and JWICS enclaves by adapting rule sets, resolving enclave-specific constraints, and coordinating exception-handling workflows with multi-national engineering teams and cross-service mission partners.
• Produces mission-critical deliverables—including scanning policy documentation, policy-as-code modules, exception-handling records, vulnerability disposition reports, operational risk assessments, and deployment-readiness artifacts.
• Strengthens program value by advancing supply-chain integrity, reinforcing deployment consistency, and supporting mission assurance across all enclaves.
• Supports Tier-4 incident-response actions by providing authoritative scanning evidence, policy-compliance documentation, and remediation guidance required for operational continuity and sustained mission performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• IAT III‑level security certification (CompTIA CASP+ CE, ISC² CISSP or Associate, GIAC GCED, GIAC GCIH, or Cisco CCNP Security).
• Minimum 10 years of experience implementing cross‑domain transfer solutions, artifact scanning frameworks, and policy‑as‑code enforcement within classified or federal multi‑enclave environments.
• Demonstrated hands‑on expertise with scanning and pipeline‑security tools—including Kubernetes, GitLab CI, SonarQube, and Tenable Nessus—with proven ability to develop and enforce cross‑domain gating logic, tune vulnerability rule sets, and manage IAVA‑driven patching alignment across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS.
• Proven experience maintaining enclave‑parity scanning and policy enforcement across SIPR and JWICS, including adaptation of rule sets to enclave‑specific constraints and management of exception‑handling workflows in collaboration with multi‑national and cross‑service engineering partners.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end‑users to executive management).
Skills Required
- Minimum 10 years of experience implementing cross-domain transfer solutions, artifact scanning frameworks, and policy-as-code enforcement
- Current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance
- IAT III-level security certification (e.g., CompTIA CASP+ CE, ISC² CISSP or Associate, GIAC GCED, GIAC GCIH, Cisco CCNP Security)
- Hands-on expertise with scanning and pipeline-security tools including Kubernetes, GitLab CI, SonarQube, and Tenable Nessus
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
