Brandes Associates, Inc.

Deploying state-of-the-art microservices-based solutions using Scrum methodologies within DevOps Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery environments. Capabilities focus on enhancing warfighter capabilities through secure, orchestrated microservices.

• Agile Release Train Integration

  Decomposing requirements, estimating tasking difficulty, and supporting Program Increment planning as Product Owners, Scrum Masters, developers, and testers.

• Microservices Architecture & Orchestration

  Developing products with containerized microservices managed via Docker and Kubernetes to enable continuous release of features.

• Code Integrity & Container Security

  Ensuring application protection against cyber-threats by utilizing Twistlock security scanning during container deployments.

Applying structured transformation strategies to reduce code-to-release timeframes and accelerate the deployment of vetted operational designs. The engineering practice bridges the gap between conceptual architecture and field-ready systems.

• Model-Based Systems Engineering

  Utilizing advanced MBSE methodologies to define, design, and model new system architectures to reduce the time needed to field new capabilities.

• Scaled Agile Framework Implementation

  Coordinating Release Train Engineers and System Architects alongside DevOps teams to continuously refine release processes and tools.

• Government Laboratory Integration & Testing

  Employing experienced engineers and former military aviators to conduct rigorous integration testing in government-managed laboratory environments.

Protecting critical networks, devices, and operational data from unauthorized access across decades of shifting government standards. The cybersecurity practice secures critical communications and platforms against evolving cyber risks.

• Risk Management Framework Compliance

  Navigating complex federal information assurance standards from historic DITSCAP and DIACAP requirements to modern RMF methodologies.

• Multi-Level Secure Virtualization & Networking

  Implementing secure communications, multi-level secure WiFi networks, and multi-level secure virtual machine environments.

• Non-Traditional IT Cyber Risk Assessment

  Conducting cyber risk evaluations for specialized hardware, including avionics, aircraft communications systems, and weapons interfaces.

Designing, applying, and managing robust computer-based information environments to support vital government missions. Services span both classified and unclassified infrastructures to facilitate secure operational testing.

• DEVSECOPS Infrastructure Management

  Designing and managing specialized network infrastructures configured to support secure software pipelines.

• Classified & Unclassified Cloud Administration

  Managing physical and cloud-based DoD environments, including the handling of Controlled Unclassified Information.

• Operational Network Replication Labs

  Upgrading and managing laboratory IT environments that replicate Navy shipboard and shore-based networks.

Providing forward-looking range operations planning to assist test and evaluation organizations with major aircraft, avionics, and weapons systems events.

• Test & Evaluation Strategic Planning

  Analyzing business practices, operational processes, and technical capabilities to improve military test events.

• Live, Virtual, and Constructive Simulation

  Developing strategies to integrate live, virtual, and constructive training environments, including cyber warfare.

• Fleet Training & Tactical Exercises

  Supporting large-scale tactical maneuvers and major exercises, including fleet battle experiments on maritime ranges.

Managing cost, schedule, and technical milestones for highly complex system integrations through proven acquisition and business planning frameworks.

• Acquisition Strategy & Scenario Planning

  Rendering future operational scenarios and developing courses of action to build robust program execution strategies.

• Risk Analysis & Milestone Management

  Applying modern analytical tools and risk mitigation techniques to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.

Supporting life cycle supply chain management by planning and controlling the forward and reverse flow of complex technical systems and associated data.

• COTS Trade Studies & Spares Planning

  Analyzing hardware life cycles, conducting make-or-buy decisions, and establishing replacement plans for commercial off-the-shelf components.

• Configuration Management & Technical Directives

  Drafting and managing changes to critical design packages, engineering change proposals, and software fleet release documents.

• Help Desk Operations & Technical Support

  Staffing continuous operational help desks with support technicians to triage issues, generate software trouble reports, and coordinate resolution.

• Tailored Program Training

  Developing custom instructional materials and deploying fly-away teams to deliver on-location training for new system capabilities.