Sotera Defense Solutions has helped the Apache Software Foundation in the development, maintenance and documentation of the Apache NiFi Open Source Project as part of the Apache Incubator program. Sotera said Wednesday it has also provided project management, systems engineering and training support since the project was still in the initial closed-source stage. The Apache NiFi system manages data flows with a Web-based user interface […] More

Deborah Drake serves as vice president of human resources at Sotera Defense Solutions, where she is responsible for leading the company“™s enterprise global human resources function. Prior to her current role, she served as a Leidos vice president of Human Resources where she was responsible for compensation, international HR and services initiatives in its intelligence and […] More

Sotera Defense Solutions will host a job fair for qualified individuals with at least a TS/SCI clearance for positions supporting the U.S. Army at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia on July 30. During the job fair, Sotera will have recruiters and program managers on the floor to interview candidates for opportunities in cybersecurity positions ranging […] More

Sotera Defense Solutions has won a prime position to compete for task orders under the Department of Homeland Security‘s Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions II contract vehicle for the Functional Category 1 Unrestricted track. “This vehicle provides an excellent opportunity for Sotera and our teaming partners to deliver a wide range of mission-critical IT services and […] More

Several Sotera Defense Solutions platforms have been included in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency‘s online database of open-source software programs. The company’s contributions to the database include the Zephyr big data tool, Spark MicroPath analytics system and Louvain Modularity method, Sotera says. DARPA launched the Open Catalog website Monday to share technologies and research data […] More

Sotera Defense Solutions has been awarded a $60 million task order to help the FBI maintain its Sentinel information and case management program. The five-year order falls under the Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 3 Unrestricted Government-Wide Acquisition Contract, Sotera announced Tuesday. “Sotera is honored to be awarded this contract with Sentinel, which is used by the dedicated men […] More

Sotera Defense Solutions will develop tools and provide services for the U.S. Navy‘s Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic under a potential $900 million contract. SPAWARSYSCEN intends for that equipment and work to help build, test and deploy C5ISR (command, control, communications, computers, combat Systems, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance), information operations, enterprise information services and space technologies, […] More

As covered in GovCon Exec, Sotera Defense Solutions is in the process of designing and building a tool to help commanders “plan, coordinate and synchronize (electronic warfare) during battlefield operations,” Military and Aerospace Electronics reports. The Herndon, Va.-based security technology contractor will take in up to $97.6 million for the Electronic Planning and Management Tool, […] More

Laurie Villano, senior vice president of cyber systems and solutions at Sotera Defense Solutions, has been appointed to the Fort Meade Alliance‘s board of directors. The organization’s board comprises of 22 voting members from several businesses and industries across the region, the Fort Meade Alliance said Friday. “We have an outstanding board full of dedicated professionals, […] More

Deb Alderson was recently named president and CEO of Sotera Defense Solutions, and will join the Herdon, Va.-based security technology contractor on July 8. The 25-year industry veteran joins the firm from her role as EVP and COO at SRA International, a position she elevated to shortly after leading more than 14,000 C4 employees as […] More

Lisa Broome serves as senior vice president of human resources and corporate affairs for Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. She joined the company in 1996 and works closely with the executive leadership team to create a competitive advantage, enable growth and deliver maximum business results through the recruitment and retention of quality employees. In her role, she […] More

John Hillen serves as chairman, president and CEO of Sotera Defense Solutions, the Herndon,Va.-based contractor he took public in 2009. The Army vet previously served as president of what is now CGI Federal Inc., led the defense and intelligence business at American Management Systems, and worked at SRA International. The former Assistant Secretary of State for […] More