Software Developer

Footbridge Federal; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Footbridge Federal is seeking a technically adept engineer to develop and validate secure software using C and Python across Linux and Windows platforms. You will manage VMware environments (ESXi, vSphere, vCenter) and automate VM provisioning, while supporting vulnerability testing in controlled settings.

Ideal candidates have TS/SCI clearance with full polygraph and a strong background in cyber security, Windows/Linux admin, and networking.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and optimize custom applications and scripts using C and Python across Linux and Windows.
• Configure and manage VMware components to support virtualized test environments.
• Create automated workflows for provisioning VMs and managing system lifecycles.
• Assist with vulnerability validation, penetration testing support, and threat simulation in controlled environments.
• Diagnose and resolve performance, virtual networking, and software integration issues across systems.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

C and Python development

VMware virtualization experience

Windows/Linux administration

Cyber security fundamentals

Tools

VMware ESXi

vSphere

vCenter

PowerCLI

Job description

• 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 lifecycles.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Required Skills

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

Security Clearance

• 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.

Hiring process

• 1

  Apply

• 2

  Recruiter Review

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

• 3

  Interview

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

• 4

  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.