Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Software Engineer (Fortra Experience) to support a customer at Fort Meade, MD

Everforth ECS is seeking a Software Engineer (Fortra Experience) to support multiple U.S. Coalition Mission Partner Environments (MPE) in an operational DOW environment, each with a unique set of data, applications, and information systems. This role is responsible for assisting with designing, implementing, and sustaining a secure Azure-based network within a classified DOW environment supporting virtual MPE network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in secure file transfer, automation, and managed file transfer (MFT) systems, along with solid software development and integration skills. This individual will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure data exchange solutions that support critical business operations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Define and maintain the classification taxonomy (labels, markings, handling rules, exceptions) and publish through Fortra Policy Manager
• Identify sensitive data and evaluate DC policy violations
• Configure and tune Data Classification policies
• Engineer user-driven and automatic classification in Office/Outlook with mandatory prompts and save/send enforcement

Additionally, the candidate has experience in Data Classification and hands-on experience with Fortra Titus DCS at an enterprise scale (taxonomy, Policy Manager, O365/Outlook enforcement). The Software Engineer reports to the Chief Architect and joins a multidisciplinary organization that delivers excellence in cloud-native environments.

• Has prior exposure to DoD systems and demonstrates some technical knowledge and experience
• Design, develop, and maintain solutions leveraging Fortra products (e.g., GoAnywhere MFT, Globalscape EFT, or other Fortra platforms)
• Implement secure file transfer workflows, automation processes, and data integrations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Monitor and troubleshoot MFT processes, ensuring reliability, performance, and security
• Develop scripts and custom integrations using languages such as Python, Java, or PowerShell
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices (e.g., encryption, authentication, data protection)
• Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and configurations
• Support upgrades, patches, and system enhancements for Fortra platforms
• Experience with classification, releasable labels, data tagging, labeling – Microsoft application – Word, Excel, etc
• Other duties, as assigned.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000

General Description of Benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Active DoW Secret clearance required.
• 5+ years of software engineering or systems integration experience
• Hands-on experience with Fortra products (such as GoAnywhere MFT or similar)
• Strong understanding of file transfer protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, AS2)
• Experience with scripting or programming (Python, Java, PowerShell, etc.)
• Familiarity with APIs, REST/SOAP services, and system integrations
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).