Secret-Cleared Network Emulation Software Engineer

Footbridge Federal; Woburn, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

PTO & flexible scheduling

Professional development

Job summary

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

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions with ownership and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active secret security clearance required.
• Strong programming experience in Python, Golang, or C++.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP and network emulation tools (CORE).
• Proficiency with network analysis and diagnostic tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and ss.
• Extensive experience working within Linux command-line environments.
• Solid background in software design, system troubleshooting, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, debug, and implement fixes for network emulation testbed platforms.
• Analyze complex experimental datasets, generate data visualizations, and prepare technical reports for stakeholders.
• Design, develop, and document software architectures and test procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to investigate system anomalies and propose architectural improvements.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Python

Golang

C++

TCP/IP

Core network emulation

Wireshark

tcpdump

ss

Linux CLI

Software design

System troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

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

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions with ownership and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.