Essnova Solutions, Inc.

Program Manager

• Serve as the operational lead and Account Manager for the LBNL and NASA SEWP VI portfolios.
• Oversee NASA SEWP VI task orders supporting Enterprise-wide IT/C/AV Service Solutions and Mission-Based Services.
• Manage LBNL contract labor operations including staffing coordination, onboarding, pre-employment screening, timekeeping, invoice accuracy, and technical reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Contracting Officers (CO/KO), Contracting Officer Representatives (COR), University Technical Representatives (UTRs), subcontractors, and executive stakeholders.
• Lead multidisciplinary technical teams supporting cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, software development, enterprise applications, and emerging technologies.
• Develop and maintain PMO artifacts including project charters, WBS, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), risk registers, action item trackers, executive dashboards, staffing metrics, and performance reports.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while ensuring projects remain within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Manage budgets, labor allocations, subcontractors, resource planning, payroll coordination, billing accuracy, and financial forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, NASA FAR Supplement (NFS), California Wage & Benefit Parity (SB 27), E-Verify, Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), contract-specific insurance requirements, and CMMI-SVC methodologies.
• Manage contracts from award through closeout, including task order execution, modifications, deliverables, reporting, and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare monthly status reports, quarterly program reviews, executive briefings, technical reports, meeting minutes, and performance dashboards.
• Drive continuous process improvement through lessons learned, performance metrics, and operational efficiencies.

Senior Program Manager – Federal Programs

• Maintain enterprise geospatial databases across development, test, and production environments
• Administer Microsoft SQL Server and enterprise geodatabase environments
• Support schema modifications, versioning workflows, backups, reconciliation, and performance tuning
• Manage mosaics, rasters, indices, statistics, and database optimization activities
• Publish and maintain geospatial services within ArcGIS Enterprise environments
• Troubleshoot database, infrastructure, and service publishing issues within Azure-hosted systems
• Support DOI security requirements, vulnerability remediation efforts, and FISMA Moderate compliance activities
• Provide recommendations to improve system reliability, scalability, performance, and security
• Maintain FGDC and ISO-compliant metadata and data management processes
• Support cloud-hosted marine minerals and scientific data repositories

Database & Cloud Architect – Azure, ArcGIS Enterprise, SQL Server

• Lead execution of all contract tasks and coordinate project activities across technical teams
• Develop and maintain project management plans, quality control plans, work plans, and related artifacts
• Manage project schedules, milestones, risks, and resource allocation
• Oversee delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual contract deliverables
• Conduct post-award meetings and support contract startup activities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and program stakeholders
• Coordinate recurring project meetings, status updates, and reporting requirements
• Maintain organizational charts and personnel documentation
• Ensure compliance with DOI IT, security, and reporting requirements
• Lead multidisciplinary teams supporting geospatial, database, data integration, and analytical activities
• Training & Outreach Leadership Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain annual training plans and schedules
• Facilitate internal and external webinars, workshops, and stakeholder briefings
• Produce user guides, quick reference materials, and updates to program documentation
• Translate complex geospatial and technical workflows into clear, actionable guidance for end users
• Coordinate with the BOEM COR and stakeholders to identify training needs and communication priorities
• Support outreach initiatives and ensure timely dissemination of program updates and educational materials
• Promote knowledge sharing and adoption of geospatial tools, processes, and best practices across the program

Project Manager, Federal Geospatial Programs

• Maintain enterprise geospatial databases across development, test, and production environments
• Support schema modifications, versioning workflows, backups, and performance tuning
• Implement change requests involving metadata, feature classes, tables, and database structures
• Manage mosaics, rasters, indices, statistics, and database optimization activities
• Publish and maintain geospatial services and associated data products
• Catalog and organize marine mineral datasets and legacy study reports
• Maintain file structures within DOI cloud-hosted environments
• Ensure compliance with FGDC and ISO metadata standards
• Manage sensitive datasets and support version control, reconciliation, and posting operations
• Troubleshoot performance issues within complex cloud-hosted geospatial environments

Database Administrator, Geospatial, SQL Server

Analyst

• Support a federal marine minerals and geospatial program
• Provide subject matter expertise in marine geology and critical mineral deposit types
• Conduct Phase 0 analyses, including document reviews, benchmarking studies, and options analyses
• Characterize current-state marine and critical mineral workflows, datasets, and operational processes
• Identify data gaps, technical limitations, and opportunities for improvement
• Evaluate technical feasibility and data readiness for marine mineral initiatives
• Interpret and analyze geophysical, geotechnical, geologic, and regulatory datasets
• Develop high-level lifecycle maps and functional workflows for marine mineral resource activities
• Benchmark domestic and international marine mineral programs and best practices
• Prepare leadership-ready reports, presentations, and technical summaries
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary geospatial, scientific, and program teams

Marine Minerals Analyst – Domain Specialist, Geotechnical & Geophysical

• Lead geospatial data development, ingestion, integration, and quality assurance activities
• Manage vector, raster, bathymetric, seismic, sediment, and marine mineral datasets
• Develop and maintain FGDC and ISO-compliant metadata
• Build and support dashboards, web maps, feature services, and geospatial applications
• Develop Python, ArcPy, and Arcade scripts to automate GIS workflows
• Support geostatistical analysis, modeling, mapping, and spatial data interpretation
• Publish and maintain services within ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and Portal environments
• Implement rigorous QA/QC procedures to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Produce geospatial products and visualizations supporting program objectives
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality geospatial solutions

GIS Engineer/Analyst

DevOps Engineer

• Design, develop, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines supporting enterprise applications
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, OpenTofu, or similar technologies
• Build and support containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
• Integrate security controls into development and deployment pipelines
• Implement and maintain automated security testing solutions, including SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and secrets detection
• Automate configuration management and deployment processes using Ansible or similar tools
• Support cloud-native application deployments and infrastructure modernization efforts
• Collaborate with software developers, cloud engineers, cybersecurity teams, and system administrators
• Support vulnerability remediation and security hardening initiatives
• Monitor pipeline performance, reliability, and security posture
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures
• Support compliance efforts aligned with federal cybersecurity requirements and industry best practices

DevSecOps Engineer

Security Engineer

• Provide enterprise-level security engineering, monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance support across cloud, network, and endpoint environments.
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity controls
• Support Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives including RBAC, MFA, and privileged access controls
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents and alerts
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts
• Support security monitoring through SIEM, EDR, and XDR technologies
• Secure cloud environments including AWS and Azure platforms
• Perform incident response, root cause analysis, and security investigations
• Support continuous monitoring and Zero Trust security initiatives
• Develop and maintain security documentation, procedures, and compliance artifacts
• Collaborate with network, cloud, application development, and DevSecOps teams to strengthen organizational security posture
• Support audit readiness and federal cybersecurity compliance activities

Cybersecurity Engineer

Full-stack Engineer

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise web applications
• Develop responsive front-end interfaces using ReactJS
• Build scalable backend services and APIs using Python and FastAPI
• Design, optimize, and maintain PostgreSQL databases and data models
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices
• Deploy and support containerized applications using Docker
• Participate in Agile software development activities including sprint planning, code reviews, and testing
• Implement secure coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle
• Troubleshoot application issues and perform enhancements to existing systems
• Collaborate with DevSecOps, cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure teams
• Maintain technical documentation and support knowledge transfer activities

Full Stack Software Developer

Network Engineer

• Design, implement, and maintain secure enterprise network architectures
• Lead network modernization and infrastructure improvement initiatives
• Design and support core, distribution, and edge network environments
• Configure and maintain routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, and DHCP services
• Implement Zero Trust principles including segmentation, micro-segmentation, and least-privilege access controls
• Integrate network telemetry and monitoring capabilities with SIEM and security platforms
• Lead vulnerability remediation and network hardening activities
• Support incident response efforts through network analysis, containment, and remediation
• Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams, SOPs, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and infrastructure teams to improve security posture and operational resilience
• Support lifecycle management, upgrades, and technology refresh initiatives

Senior Network Engineer

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise routing and switching environments
• Support implementation and maintenance of secure network architectures
• Assist with firewall, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and network security technologies
• Monitor network performance, availability, and operational health
• Support vulnerability remediation and network hardening efforts
• Assist with network incident response and troubleshooting activities
• Maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, and operational procedures
• Support network segmentation and Zero Trust initiatives
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure system integration
• Participate in system upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management activities

Implementation Specialist

• Provide ongoing technical advisory and implementation support for DoD survey and analytics programs.
• Ensure platform stability, enterprise integration alignment, and architectural best practices across Qualtrics deployments.
• Review and optimize existing Qualtrics configurations.
• Advise on workflow automation and platform scalability.
• Ensure survey lifecycle controls align with federal compliance expectations.
• Identify architectural risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support integration between Qualtrics and AWS environments (e.g., S3, secure data pipelines).
• Validate structured data exports to align with downstream database requirements.
• Ensure timestamp integrity, data traceability, and duplication controls.
• Provide periodic platform health assessments.
• Recommend configuration standards and documentation practices.
• Establish resilient architecture with redundancy controls.
• Serve as escalation-level SME for complex issues.
• Interface with Government technical stakeholders when needed.
• Provide implementation roadmaps and technical risk assessments.
• Support internal team upskilling and knowledge transfer.

Senior Qualtrics Implementation & Integration Specialist – Part-Time

Project Manager

• Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting activities
• Manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation
• Coordinate cross-functional technical teams supporting infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and application development efforts
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues
• Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and stakeholder communications
• Monitor project performance and ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Develop project status reports, metrics, and executive briefings
• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure successful delivery of project objectives within established timelines

iOS Engineer

• Serve as the technical lead for Apple and macOS engineering activities
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise macOS management solutions
• Administer and optimize JAMF Pro environments
• Support Apple device provisioning, enrollment, and lifecycle management
• Implement endpoint security controls and compliance requirements for macOS systems
• Support passwordless authentication and hardware credential solutions
• Develop technical standards, procedures, and engineering documentation
• Troubleshoot complex Apple ecosystem and endpoint management issues
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to improve security posture

macOS SME

Cloud Engineer

• Provide advanced technical support for cloud and endpoint environments
• Support Microsoft 365, endpoint management, and enterprise collaboration platforms
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues escalated from service desk operations
• Support endpoint deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management activities
• Assist with system monitoring, logging, and operational support functions
• Support user account management, authentication, and access control processes
• Maintain technical documentation and knowledge base articles
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to resolve issues
• Support secure operations in compliance with federal security requirements