Junior Cyber Engineer

Intelligent. Dynamic. Resilient.

Everfox, formerly Forcepoint Federal, has been defending the world’s most critical data and networks against the most complex cyber threats imaginable for more than 25 years. As trailblazers in defense-grade, high assurance cyber security, we have been leading the way in developing and delivering innovative cyber security technology. We protect data wherever it resides. Our unwavering dedication and commitment to our customers and the critical missions they serve are what set us apart. We are dynamic, vigilant, and proactive in everything we do. Our suite of cross domain, threat protection and insider risk solutions empower governments and enterprise organizations to use data safely - where and however their people need it. At Everfox, we innovate, we invest, we achieve. We protect what matters most to our customers. And we offer protection like no other. We do all of this so our customers can focus on what matters most… their mission.

Job Title: Junior Cyber Engineer

Location: Herndon, VA (Remote)

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 including Linux based trusted access thin-client.

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
• Provide technical briefings to customers and Everfox corporate leadership as required
• Mission oriented to provide 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++, and/or bash
• Familiarity with TCP/IP networking & related protocols (such as HTTP, SSH, IPSEC, TLS/SSL, etc)
• Basic understanding of 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

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is:

$84,900.00-114,100.00 USD

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. Our talent acquisition team will provide specific information regarding bonus eligibility and benefits offerings.

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Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. If there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

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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.

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