Cyber Engineer II

Everfox; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible PTO

a 401k match

contribution to healthcare coverages

Job summary

Everfox, located in Herndon, VA, seeks a Cyber Engineer II to enhance cyber products for government and commercial customers. You will develop and test new capabilities, build tools, and support cross-domain solutions in secure Linux environments, working closely with a team in a hybrid, on-site setting.

The role requires 3+ years of software engineering experience, strong Linux proficiency, and knowledge of Java, Python, Go, and C/C++/C#.

Qualifications

• BS Computer Science, Computer Engineer, Information Security or equivalent.
• Familiarity with software development in Linux environments using Java, Python, Go, C/C++/C#.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP networking & related protocols (HTTP, SSH, IPSEC, TLS/SSL).
• Experience with version control technologies such as Git.
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Red Hat, Fedora or Ubuntu Linux OS familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Self-starter using Linux and scripting to support customer-driven requirements for secure data transfer.
• Engage with customers to provide advanced design, analysis and implementation of software.
• Troubleshoot on-site issues and configure Everfox solutions for customer requirements.
• Support design and implementation of Cross Domain solutions including failover, co-op, and load balancing.
• Develop data inspection policies using programming languages.
• Provide on-site/remote training and troubleshooting for customers.

Skills

Linux

Scripting

Java

Python

Go

C/C++/C#

Networking

Education

BS Computer Science/Engineering or information security

Tools

Git

Job description

Trusted Connectivity for AI-Powered Dominance. Everfox delivers trusted connectivity to protect the world’s most critical environments and safeguard the sensitive data powering decision advantage. Built for mission-critical operations, Everfox protects what matters most by securing how data moves, how users access it, and how threats are neutralized across every domain. We enable mission speed and secure collaboration across networks, domains, and allies, while ensuring the data powering AI and advanced analytics remains trusted and protected. We don’t just defend systems; we deliver decision dominance. Our Purpose. Protect what matters most by enabling organizations to operate security in the most complex and high-risk digital environments. Our Vision. To be the most trusted authority in high-assurance cybersecurity, enabling secure collaboration across every domain. Our Belief. Security should never limit mission success – it should enable it. Our Promise. We deliver absolute confidence in environments where failure is not an option.

We’re hiring for a hybrid role. You’ll work on-site with your team several days each week (typically 2–3), with the specific days set by your manager. Because regular in-person collaboration is central to this job, we look for candidates who live within about 50 miles of the office. Everfox will consider reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Job Title: Cyber Engineer II

Location: Herndon, VA

The Position: Everfox has exciting opportunities in growth areas with an immediate need for a Software Engineer to enhance capabilities of cyber products for security-conscious government & commercial customers. The position will be responsible for developing & testing new product capabilities, software development/build tools, software test infrastructure & operational support for cross-domain products. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, working in a cohesive team environment, willing to grow & learn using many software development & operational tools to test, debug & support software for secure Linux desktop environments, IT operations/enterprise management, IP networking/routing and remote/virtual desktop deployments.

What You’ll be Doing:

• Self-starter utilizing your Linux and scripting expertise to support and field critical customer driven requirements, enabling secure data transfer
• Utilize interpersonal skills to engage directly with the customer to provide advanced design, analysis and implementation of our software
• Demonstrate competency working hands-on in Linux based environments, troubleshooting on-site technical issues, using and configuring the Everfox solutions to deliver critical customer driver requirements
• Leverage standard networking concepts to support the design and implementation of Cross Domain solution to include failover, co-op, and load balancing as well as interoperability with other components within the enterprise.
• Develop data inspection policies using proprietary and open-source programming languages
• Mission oriented to provide over the shoulder training, troubleshooting, and on-site/remote support to customers.

Work Schedule:

Full Time, Monday – Friday (standard work schedule with flexibility for mission critical requirements). This position may require some minimum travel as needed to meet customer and project requirements.

Things You Must Have to Apply:

• This position will require access to information that is subject to the U.S International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• The applicant must have the ability to obtain the appropriate work authorizations that may be required under U.S. ITAR or EAR regulations from the applicable U.S government agency.
• BS Computer Science, Computer Engineer, Information Security or equivalent
• Familiarity with software development in Linux environments using a variety of programming and scripting languages including Java, Python, Go, C/C++/C#
• Familiarity with TCP/IP networking & related protocols (such as HTTP, SSH, IPSEC, TLS/SSL, etc)
• Basic understanding of private and public keys and or certificates
• Experience with version control technologies such as Git
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering
• Red Hat Enterprise, Fedora or Ubuntu Linux operating systems

Things that Would be Nice to Have:

• Experience with security design and architecture of Cross Domain solutions (CDS)
• Agile or Scrum development experience
• Experience with deploying cloud technologies such as MS Azure or AWS
• Development experience in a distributed, parallel or clustered processing environment
• Experience with virtual desktop redisplay technologies such as RDP, Citrix Receiver or VMware Horizon View
• Experience with thin-client usage, management & deployment scenarios
• Experience developing cloud-based technologies on Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWS

84,900.00 - 97,900.00 - 114,100.00 USD Annual A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is:

The actual salary offered may vary within the range based on a candidates' unique experience, locale, and business needs.

In addition to a base salary and bonus plans, Everfox offers a generous benefits package including flexible PTO, a 401k match, and contribution to healthcare coverages.

• flexible PTO
• a 401k match
• contribution to healthcare coverages

Our Talent Acquisition team will provide specific information regarding bonus eligibility and benefits offerings.

Everfox is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination. Everfox does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, medical condition, or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail].

Everfox is a Federal Contractor. Certain positions with Everfox require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied.

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Everfox delivers trusted connectivity to protect the world’s most critical environments and safeguard the sensitive data powering decision advantage. Built for mission-critical operations, Everfox protects what matters most by securing how data moves, how users access it, and how threats are neutralized across every domain. We enable mission speed and secure collaboration across networks, domains, and allies, while ensuring the data powering AI and advanced analytics remains trusted and protected. We don’t just defend systems; we deliver decision dominance. Our Purpose. Protect what matters most by enabling organizations to operate security in the most complex and high-risk digital environments. Our Vision. To be the most trusted authority in high-assurance cybersecurity, enabling secure collaboration across every domain. Our Belief. Security should never limit mission success – it should enable it. Our Promise. We deliver absolute confidence in environments where failure is not an option.