Software Engineer, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and resolve functional issues across hardware and software components.
• Analyze system performance data and communicate operational insights through detailed technical reports.
• Support full-lifecycle testing and evaluation of communications technology in a classified setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience using Python, Go, or C++.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience using the Linux command line interface.
• 5+ years of system troubleshooting and data analysis experience in a classified work environment.
• Strong grounding in TCP/IP network protocols and network diagnostic tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, ss).
• Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with network emulation platforms (such as CORE) and distributed architecture design.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes) and automated testing frameworks.
• Exposure to metrics collection and visualization tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Knowledge of wireless/radio systems, HAIPE security devices, or tactical messaging protocols (J-series, OMS/UCI).
• Networking certifications (Security+, Network+, CCNA, or equivalent).

Required Skills

• 5+ years of software development experience using Python, Go, or C++.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience using the Linux command line interface.
• 5+ years of system troubleshooting and data analysis experience in a classified work environment.
• Strong grounding in TCP/IP network protocols and network diagnostic tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, ss).
• Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with network emulation platforms (such as CORE) and distributed architecture design.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes) and automated testing frameworks.
• Exposure to metrics collection and visualization tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Knowledge of wireless/radio systems, HAIPE security devices, or tactical messaging protocols (J-series, OMS/UCI).
• Networking certifications (Security+, Network+, CCNA, or equivalent).

Security Clearance

• Level: Secret

Travel or Schedule

• Full-time schedule.;
  Requires occasional travel.

Contract position. On-site work arrangement. Requires occasional travel.

• 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.

Hiring process

Apply

Submit your resume and contact details in about two minutes.

Recruiter Review

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

Interview

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

Offer

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

About Footbridge Mission

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

Culture

Mission Context Matters

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

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• 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.