Global risk management and investigations consulting
Agile Developer: Microservices - Cyber & Data Resilience
Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Fort Meade, MD, USA
In PersonOn-site work in a SCIF environment at Fort Meade is required.
Software EngineeringBackend Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree; a master's degree may substitute for two years of experience.
At least 12 years of professional software development experience, including microservices architecture and cloud-native development in DoD/IC classified environments; the prime contractor specifies at least nine years with a bachelor's degree or seven years with a master's degree.
An active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
Experience with the AWS tool suite, including OSS, DynamoDB, Lambdas, and CloudWatch.
Proficiency in at least three of the following: Java/Spring Boot, Python, Elastic Search/Open Search, microservice architectures, CI/CD tools (AWS tools, Maven, GitLab, GitOps, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible), NoSQL/MongoDB/DynamoDB query and schema design, OAuth/OIDC implementation, and test frameworks and automation (Cypress, Cucumber).
A strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
Experience with Agile development methodologies and delivery practices.
Responsibilities
Write Java Spring Boot-based microservice applications using AWS-native technologies.
Build Spring REST services capable of filtering and selecting complex data objects.
Design and implement microservice architectures to modernize legacy operational systems.
Develop, test, and deploy scalable microservices following distributed-systems best practices.
Use Python to optimize AWS services such as Lambda, Step Functions, EC2, and S3.
Work with AWS tools including OSS, DynamoDB, Lambda, and CloudWatch.
Implement cloud-native solutions using AWS managed services for data persistence, event processing, and monitoring.
Develop serverless functions and orchestration workflows using AWS Lambda and Step Functions.
Implement CI/CD principles using Maven, GitLab, and GitOps.
Manage build pipelines and automated deployments using Kubernetes and Docker.
Integrate Ansible configuration management into deployment workflows.
Maintain version-control practices and branching strategies in GitLab.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
Deliver software increments regularly in line with Agile sprint cycles.
Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to refine user stories and acceptance criteria.
Contribute to continuous improvement of team development practices and delivery velocity.
Implement and optimize Elastic Search and Open Search solutions for operational data retrieval.
Design NoSQL database schemas and queries using MongoDB and DynamoDB.
Manage data persistence layers supporting microservice architectures.
Implement OAuth/OIDC authentication and authorization patterns across microservice boundaries.
Develop and maintain automated test suites using Cypress and Cucumber.
Implement unit, integration, and end-to-end testing strategies for microservice applications.
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, security, and adherence to team standards.
Establish and enforce testing automation practices to support continuous delivery.
Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
Participate in technical design discussions and architecture reviews.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced team members.
Document designs, APIs, and operational procedures for microservice components.
Desired Qualifications
Experience modernizing legacy systems to microservices-based architectures in classified environments.
Kubernetes and Docker container orchestration experience in production environments.
Ansible configuration management and infrastructure automation experience.
OAuth/OIDC implementation experience in distributed systems.
Advanced MongoDB and DynamoDB query and schema design experience.
CI/CD pipeline design and optimization using GitLab and GitOps.
Experience with AWS CloudWatch monitoring, logging, and alerting.
Familiarity with DoD/IC security compliance requirements, including STIGs and RMF.
Java, Spring Boot, or Python experience, strongly desired per the prime contractor.
Elastic Search and Open Search experience, strongly desired per the prime contractor.
EmergeATS is seeking a senior Agile Developer (Microservices) to support a Lockheed Martin program modernizing a legacy operational system using a microservices-based architecture and cutting-edge technologies. This position requires a seasoned software developer with deep expertise in Java Spring Boot, Python, and AWS-native services, operating within an on-site SCIF environment at Fort Meade, MD. The developer will design, build, and deliver microservice applications through Agile methodologies, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities on classified networks.
Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with FS Polygraph. This role requires 12+ years of professional software development experience, with demonstrated proficiency in microservices architecture, REST API development, and cloud-native AWS technologies. This position requires direct employment with EmergeATS (Kroll subsidiary). No sub-to-sub arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
Microservices Development
Write Java Spring Boot-based microservice applications utilizing AWS-native technologies
Build REST services with Spring capable of filtering and selecting complex data objects
Design and implement microservice architectures supporting modernization of legacy operational systems
Develop, test, and deploy scalable microservices following industry best practices for distributed systems
Cloud Platform Engineering (AWS)
Utilize Python to optimize AWS services such as Lambdas, Step Functions, EC2, and S3
Work with AWS tool suite including OSS, DynamoDB, Lambdas, and CloudWatch
Implement cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS managed services for data persistence, event processing, and monitoring
Develop serverless functions and orchestration workflows using AWS Lambda and Step Functions
CI/CD and DevOps Integration
Implement CI/CD principles utilizing Maven, GitLab, and GitOps
Manage build pipelines and automated deployment processes using containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker)
Integrate configuration management tools such as Ansible into deployment workflows
Maintain version control practices and branching strategies within GitLab
Agile Software Delivery
Participate in Agile development ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
Deliver software increments on a regular cadence aligned with Agile sprint cycles
Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to refine user stories and acceptance criteria
Contribute to continuous improvement of team development practices and delivery velocity
Data Management and Search
Implement and optimize Elastic Search and Open Search solutions for operational data retrieval
Design NoSQL database schemas and queries using MongoDB and DynamoDB
Manage data persistence layers supporting microservice architectures
Implement OAuth/OIDC authentication and authorization patterns across microservice boundaries
Testing and Quality Assurance
Develop and maintain automated test suites using Cypress and Cucumber frameworks
Implement unit, integration, and end-to-end testing strategies for microservice applications
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, security, and adherence to team standards
Establish and enforce testing automation practices to support continuous delivery
Collaboration and Communication
Communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members and stakeholders
Participate in technical design discussions and architecture reviews
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced team members
Document designs, APIs, and operational procedures for microservice components
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or 4+ additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree). Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience. Experience: 12+ years of professional software development experience, including microservices architecture and cloud-native development in DoD/IC classified environments. Per the Prime, 9+ years with a Bachelor's or 7+ years with a Master's degree.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
Experience working with the AWS tool suite such as OSS, DynamoDB, Lambdas, and CloudWatch
Proficiency in at least 3 of the following: Java/Spring Boot, Python, Elastic Search/Open Search, microservice architectures, CI/CD tools (AWS tools, Maven, GitLab, GitOps, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible), NoSQL/MongoDB/DynamoDB query and schema design, OAuth/OIDC implementation, test frameworks and automation (Cypress, Cucumber)
Java, Spring Boot, or Python experience (strongly desired per Prime)
Elastic Search and Open Search experience (strongly desired per Prime)
Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation
Experience with Agile development methodologies and delivery practices
Desired Skills
Experience modernizing legacy systems to microservices-based architectures in classified environments
Kubernetes and Docker container orchestration in production environments
Ansible configuration management and infrastructure automation
OAuth/OIDC implementation experience in distributed systems
MongoDB and DynamoDB advanced query and schema design
CI/CD pipeline design and optimization using GitLab and GitOps
Experience with AWS CloudWatch monitoring, logging, and alerting
Familiarity with DoD/IC security compliance requirements (STIGs, RMF)
Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.
Please note that benefits may vary by region, department and role. We encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about the specific benefits available for your position.
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Kroll introduces APEX to drive measurable business outcomes from AI investment.
Aug 31, 2026, 10:00 ET
NEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Fal.Con 2026 - Kroll, the leading independent provider of global financial and risk advisory solutions, today announced the launch of Kroll AI Automation Prioritization EXecution (APEX). A new capability developed on the CrowdStrike Falcon(R) platform, Kroll APEX enables organizations to make more informed cyber investment decisions by quantifying the expected operational effort, cost and business value of AI, automation and hybrid approaches.
AI represents a significant and growing investment for organizations, yet many lack clear, measurable outcomes for CFOs to evaluate return on investment. "Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2.59 trillion in 2026, a 47% increase year-over-year," according to Gartner, Inc.[1]
Kroll APEX, built with Charlotte AI AgentWorks and Falcon Foundry, provides a data-driven decision framework that identifies, prioritizes and evaluates cyber use cases, enabling organizations to determine where AI, automation or a combination of both is most appropriate, before engineering work begins.
Kroll works with clients to assess their cyber environment, organizational priorities and operational data through a structured discovery process. Using Kroll's experience across thousands of cyber engagements, alongside client-specific financial and operational inputs, APEX identifies and prioritizes opportunities, estimates implementation effort and expected returns and presents these insights through an intuitive dashboard embedded within the Falcon platform. Clients can use the capability as a strategic assessment or as part of an ongoing advisory engagement, continually refining cyber priorities as their organizations evolve.
The result is greater confidence in cyber investment decisions and stronger alignment between security strategy and business objectives. By providing finance and security leaders with a shared view of investment priorities and expected outcomes, APEX helps organizations optimize technology spending, accelerate decision-making and build more resilient cyber programs.
"Kroll APEX changes the conversation from 'Should we invest in AI?' to 'Where will AI, automation or human expertise deliver the greatest value?'," said Dave Burg, Global Group Head of Cyber and Data Resilience at Kroll. "With cyber risks mounting and spending accelerating, CFOs and CISOs are under growing pressure to bring financial discipline and operational insight together to make more informed cyber investment decisions. Boards are calling for greater clarity around these decisions, and Kroll provides the insight to prioritize initiatives based on measurable business outcomes rather than guesswork."
Kroll APEX reflects the continued evolution of the strategic relationship between Kroll and CrowdStrike, expanding on Kroll's role as a founding member of CrowdStrike's Charlotte AI AgentWorks Ecosystem and Project QuiltWorks.
By combining CrowdStrike's AI-native cybersecurity platform with Kroll's advisory expertise, implementation experience and proprietary methodologies, the collaboration enables organizations to make evidence-based decisions that align security investment with broader business priorities.
"AI is redefining what's possible in cybersecurity, but value comes from applying it where it can have the greatest impact," said Daniel Bernard, Chief Business Officer at CrowdStrike. "Kroll is combining its deep advisory expertise with the power of Falcon to help customers turn AI ambition into measurable business outcomes. APEX is a great example of how our partners are building on CrowdStrike to drive innovation and deliver more value for customers."
To discover how Kroll and CrowdStrike can help your organization maximize the value of its cyber investments, visit kroll.com/crowdstrike.
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As the leading independent provider of financial and risk advisory solutions, Kroll leverages our unique insights, data and technology to help clients stay ahead of complex valuation demands. Kroll's team of more than 6,500 professionals worldwide continues the firm's nearly 100-year history of trusted expertise spanning risk, governance, transactions and valuation. Our advanced solutions and intelligence provide clients the foresight they need to create an enduring competitive advantage. At Kroll, our values define who we are and how we partner with clients and communities. Learn more at kroll.com.
[1] Gartner Press Release, "Gartner Forecasts Worldwide AI Spending to Grow 47 Percent in 2026," 19 May 2026. https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-05-19-gartner-forecasts-worldwide-ai-spending-to-grow-47-percent-in-2026. GARTNER is a trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates
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Kroll has launched APEX, a capability built on CrowdStrike's Falcon platform that helps organisations evaluate the return on investment from AI and automation in cybersecurity. The tool provides a data-driven framework to identify and prioritise cyber use cases, estimating implementation effort and expected returns before engineering work begins.
APEX addresses growing pressure on CFOs and CISOs to justify cyber spending. According to Gartner, worldwide AI spending is forecast to reach $2.59 trillion in 2026, up 47% year-over-year.
The capability uses Kroll's experience from thousands of cyber engagements alongside client-specific data to recommend where AI, automation, or human expertise will deliver the greatest value. Results are presented through a dashboard embedded within the Falcon platform.
Dave Burg, Kroll's Global Group Head of Cyber and Data Resilience, said APEX brings financial discipline and operational insight together to support more informed investment decisions based on measurable business outcomes.
Cybersecurity veterans launch new Melbourne consultancy MosaicalAI.
09 August 2026 Consultancy.com.au
Former Tesserent senior partner Mark Jones has launched a new AI consultancy in Melbourne alongside fellow cybersecurity expert Alexandre Medarov, which the pair have dubbed MosaicalAI.
The motivation behind the launch of MosaicalAI is to support organisations in forging ahead with AI while ensuring the appropriate back-stops are still in place, with its services grouped around leadership coaching, design, build, security, and governance.
Together the pair bring over five decades of combined industry experience to their new venture, with Jones most recently working as a director at Thales following its ~$175 million Tesserent acquisition and Medarov leading another AI start-up, dig8italX.
"Move too slow and lose the market; move too fast and risk the business," goes the company pitch, with Jones stating; "We started MosaicalAI to help Australian businesses move quickly with AI, but without losing visibility, accountability or control. The AI opportunity is huge, but it needs to be done with the right people, workflows, and governance placed around it."
Prior to his five years between Tesserent and Thales (which just sold off its local managed cloud services business to Interactive), Jones served as deputy CISO at Medibank, before which he was A/NZ cyber risk leader at Kroll and spent time in senior roles at a number of energy and financial services firms including Jemena and ANZ in a career dating back to Deloitte in 1998.
Medarov meanwhile started his career with a stint at Accenturein Germany, and has since 2006 spent time at Dell EMC, both the University of Auckland and Monash, and in a senior cybersecurity role at Allianz back in Munich, where he had led the locally-based AI security consultancy dig8ital and its off-shoot as CISO and managing director since 2017 but most recently out of London.
Now the pair have put their expertise and brains together to form MosaicalAI in Melbourne, which takes its name from the 'mosaic' of, brace yourselves, an AI operating layer "comprised of the tools, portals, reports, and decision surfaces a customer's team uses", including "agents, workflow logic, hand-offs, fallback paths, approvals, and routing and system actions," among other stuff.
"Our view is that AI needs to be built with the same discipline that cyber has learned the hard way as to visibility, governance, accountability and clear ownership," Jones says. "There's a lot of noise around AI right now, but for executives, leaders and teams, I think it comes down to two fears: people are not ready, and businesses do not have the right team to build bespoke AI capability."
That is where MosaicalAI comes in, the start-up says; "Our work is practical and hands on. We help clients engage their people, build AI into their business, and govern it from day one. We are already working with mid- and upper-middle market firms, and want to help them move at AI speed without creating the technical debt, governance mess, or loss of control that comes from rushing in blindly."
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