Software Developer, Cybersecurity

• Write, test, and optimize custom applications and scripts using C and Python across Linux and Windows platforms.
• Configure and manage VMware components, including ESXi, vSphere, and vCenter, to support virtualized test environments.
• Create automated workflows for provisioning virtual machines, configuring infrastructure, and managing system life cycles.
• Assist with vulnerability validation, penetration testing support, and threat simulation inside controlled environments.
• Diagnose and resolve performance, virtual networking, and software integration issues across virtual and physical systems.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
• Solid software development background using C and Python.
• Hands‑on engineering experience with VMware virtualization technologies (ESXi, vSphere, vCenter).
• Practical knowledge of hypervisor architecture, virtual network segmentation, and TCP/IP networking protocols.
• Familiarity with cyber security principles, system administration in Windows/Linux, and vulnerability assessment practices.

• Experience creating virtual cyber ranges, security labs, or threat emulation platforms.
• Proficiency with VMware PowerCLI, VMware APIs, or infrastructure automation tools.
• Familiarity with alternative hypervisors (KVM, QEMU, Hyper‑V) or security evaluation tools (Nessus, Nmap).
• Background in low‑level Linux programming, packet analysis, or CI/CD pipelines and Git version control.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
• Solid software development background using C and Python.
• Hands‑on engineering experience with VMware virtualization technologies (ESXi, vSphere, vCenter).
• Practical knowledge of hypervisor architecture, virtual network segmentation, and TCP/IP networking protocols.
• Familiarity with cyber security principles, system administration in Windows/Linux, and vulnerability assessment practices.

• Experience creating virtual cyber ranges, security labs, or threat emulation platforms.
• Proficiency with VMware PowerCLI, VMware APIs, or infrastructure automation tools.
• Familiarity with alternative hypervisors (KVM, QEMU, Hyper‑V) or security evaluation tools (Nessus, Nmap).
• Background in low‑level Linux programming, packet analysis, or CI/CD pipelines and Git version control.

• Level: TS/SCI

Work Arrangement:
On‑site

• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

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  Apply

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  Recruiter Review

  Recruiting reviews your resume for role alignment, technical background, clearance status where relevant, and program fit.

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  Interview

  Qualified candidates may meet program, technical, or delivery leaders to discuss experience and expectations for the role.

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  Offer

  When there is a match, the team coordinates offer, onboarding, clearance transfer or sponsorship details where contractually authorized.

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

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