Command and Telemetry

Footbridge Federal; Centreville (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Footbridge Federal is seeking a senior network engineer in Virginia to design and implement complex network infrastructures, including BGP, VRF, VLAN, and NTP. The role requires active TS/SCI with CI polygraph and DoD 8140 IAT II compliance, with hands-on experience across core networking gear and Linux administration.

You will lead migrations from legacy designs to modernized solutions, develop deployment plans and training, and provide technical direction for telemetry systems in defense and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II compliance (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Strong background in network engineering with mixed education and experience.
• Hands-on experience with routers, switches, BGP, VRF, VLANs, and NTP.
• Familiarity with RS422/RS533 and basic Linux admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network infrastructure with routing, switching, BGP, VRF, VLAN, and NTP.
• Provide technical direction for telemetry solutions and related hardware.
• Configure low-speed serial communications (RS422/RS533) and cabling.
• Perform basic Linux admin tasks to support network operations.
• Develop installation plans, templates, and training materials for deployment teams.
• Guide migration from legacy networks to modernized solutions.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with CI poly

DoD 8140 IAT Level II

Network engineering

Linux system administration

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree +6+ years

Associate's +8+ years

High School diploma +10+ years

Job description

• Design and implement network infrastructure requirements, including routing, switching, BGP, VRF, VLAN, and NTP.
• Provide technical direction for command and telemetry solutions using specialized telemetry hardware and packet buffering systems.
• Configure and manage low-speed serial communications, including RS422/RS533 electrical specifications and cabling.
• Perform basic Linux system administration tasks in support of network operations.
• Develop comprehensive installation plans, procedures, templates, and training materials for deployment teams.
• Guide the transition and migration from legacy network designs to modernized solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II compliance (such as Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Strong background in network engineering with a combination of education and experience (e.g., Bachelor's degree with 6+ years, Associate's with 8+ years, or High School diploma with 10+ years of experience).
• Hands-on experience with core networking technologies, including routers, switches, BGP, VRF, VLANs, and NTP.
• Familiarity with low-speed serial communications (RS422/RS533) and basic Linux system administration.

Required Skills

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II compliance (such as Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Strong background in network engineering with a combination of education and experience (e.g., Bachelor's degree with 6+ years, Associate's with 8+ years, or High School diploma with 10+ years of experience).
• Hands-on experience with core networking technologies, including routers, switches, BGP, VRF, VLANs, and NTP.
• Familiarity with low-speed serial communications (RS422/RS533) and basic Linux system administration.

Security Clearance

• Level: TS/SCI
• 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.

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.