Technology Support
We pride ourselves on delivering high-caliber technical support aligned to AI/ML best practices across model development, validation, deployment, and sustainment. Our team applies modern development workflows, including Agile delivery, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and secure DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring both speed and reliability in delivering mission-ready capabilities.
Footbridge Federal's proprietary AI/ML innovation platform used to upskill talent, prototype solutions, and build mission-ready models in a secure, collaborative environment.
Pertise in deploying foundation models (FMs) from Anthropic, AI21, Cohere, and Amazon Titan with secure integrations into classified environments.
Multi-cloud LLM operations and portability for customers with diverse security and compliance requirements.
Implementation and fine-tuning of large language models for summarization, RAG (retrieval-augmented generation), and autonomous agents.
Leveraging open-source LLMs (LLaMA, Falcon, Mistral) with token-efficient fine-tuning (LoRA, QLoRA) for defense-specific NLP applications.
Scalable data engineering, collaborative notebook workflows, and model lifecycle management in compliance with government AI/ML standards.
Orchestration of agentic workflows and knowledge-grounded LLM systems using secure, mission-specific data sources.
Scalable distributed computing for ML training, hyperparameter tuning, and real-time inference on large datasets in secure enclaves.
Containerized ML pipelines, model deployment, and reproducibility within air-gapped and tactical environments.
Expertise in vector databases for semantic search, similarity matching, and retrieval-based LLM enhancement (RAG).
End-to-end ML pipeline management including model building, training, tuning, and deployment across IL2–IL6 cloud environments.
High-performance AI inference serving for vision and LLM workloads on GPU-accelerated architectures.
Cutting-edge model development using industry-standard frameworks optimized for hardware acceleration and mission-scale data.
Graph-based analytics and reasoning systems integrated with AI models for link prediction, entity resolution, and intel fusion.
Infrastructure-as-Code and GitOps-driven deployment pipelines to rapidly provision reproducible AI/ML environments.
Software Development
Footbridge delivers enterprise-grade software development solutions across the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and FFRDC/UARC ecosystem. Our development teams bring deep expertise in a wide range of programming languages and frameworks—including Java, C++, Python, .NET, and Ruby on Rails—enabling us to build, modernize, and sustain mission-critical applications across all classification levels.
Whether the need is low-latency C++ systems for signal processing, modern web apps in RoR, or full-stack Java/.NET enterprise systems, our engineers are embedded on over ten government programs delivering secure, maintainable, and scalable code customized for each mission environment. We apply secure-by-design development practices, leveraging modern DevSecOps workflows including containerization, CI/CD, static code analysis, automated testing, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
Footbridge developers build RESTful APIs, microservices, real-time data pipelines, and cloud-native platforms while supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance and software accreditation. We use Agile and SAFe methodologies to ensure transparent collaboration and iterative delivery aligned with government priorities. Our teams are fluent in both legacy modernization and greenfield development, helping customers transition from outdated monoliths to secure, scalable modern architectures.
1from langchain.llms import OpenAI
2from langchain.chains.question_answering import load_qa_chain
3from langchain.docstore.document import Document
4
5llm = OpenAI(temperature=0)
6
7documents = [
8 Document(page_content="LangChain is a framework for developing applications powered by language models."),
9 Document(page_content="It can be used for chatbots, question answering, and summarization tasks.")
10]
11
12qa_chain = load_qa_chain(llm, chain_type="stuff")
13
14question = "What is LangChain used for?"
15response = qa_chain.run(input_documents=documents, question=question)
16
17print("Answer:", response)
18 Airwall
our internal software and AI/ML innovation platform, enables Footbridge engineers to continuously experiment with new frameworks, test against classified use cases, and build end-to-end applications that simulate customer environments. It serves as a developer training ground and incubator for building hardened, field-ready software solutions. This platform-centric culture of innovation allows us to continually level up our engineering team and deliver exceptional development talent—equipped to meet evolving national security needs with a blend of foundational language expertise and cutting-edge toolchain experience
Software Development Platforms & Technologies
Infrastructure
Footbridge Federal delivers enterprise-grade infrastructure engineering and operations support across the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and FFRDC/UARC environments. We design, deploy, and sustain the systems, networks, and storage solutions that power mission-critical applications and services—across on-premises, hybrid, and secure cloud infrastructures. Our teams support both greenfield environments and complex legacy modernization efforts, offering full lifecycle expertise from architecture to automation to sustainment. We work side by side with mission stakeholders to ensure high availability, performance, and security across all infrastructure layers.
On the systems side, our engineers are fluent in Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, and Ubuntu—supporting everything from domain controller architecture and patch management to hardened STIG-compliant Linux baselines. Our network engineers specialize in the design and sustainment of secure Cisco and Juniper networks, including firewall policy management, VLAN segmentation, routing protocols, and TACLANE integration. In the storage arena, we deploy and manage enterprise SAN/NAS systems from NetApp, Dell EMC, and Pure Storage—supporting multi-petabyte data environments across IL2-IL6.
We also support database infrastructure and administration across Oracle, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring secure, optimized, and highly available data platforms to support application, analytic, and mission system needs. Our team is well-versed in implementing backup and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, monitoring and alerting frameworks, and Infrastructure-as-Code for repeatable and secure environment provisioning. Leveraging Airwall as a secure R&D lab, our infrastructure engineers continuously refine their skills, test configurations, and simulate complex deployments—keeping our team at the forefront of operational excellence across classified mission environments.
Infrastructure Platforms, Systems & Tools
Cyber Security
Footbridge provides comprehensive cybersecurity support to mission-critical programs across the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and FFRDC/UARC customers. Our cybersecurity professionals protect national security systems through full-spectrum services—from Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) and software supply chain security to network hardening and advanced cyber threat detection. We support more than ten government programs with cleared personnel who deliver cybersecurity at every layer—from application and data protection to perimeter and endpoint defense—ensuring systems meet rigorous compliance and accreditation requirements across multiple classification levels. Our teams are embedded alongside mission stakeholders to implement secure software development practices (DevSecOps), manage risk assessments, and provide continuous monitoring in accordance with NIST, RMF, and Zero Trust Architecture frameworks. We specialize in deploying and managing Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and enforcing role- and attribute-based access controls (RBAC/ABAC). On the infrastructure side, we support firewall and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), encryption/key management platforms, and secure enclave boundary controls across cloud and hybrid environments. We are experienced in supporting ATO packages and implementing Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) programs to maintain long-term system resilience.
What distinguishes Footbridge Federal is our deep bench of certified cyber professionals and the integration of Airwall as a cybersecurity R&D sandbox. Our workforce holds key industry certifications including Security+, CISSP, CEH, CISM, and AWS Certified Security - Specialty, enabling them to lead secure design reviews, red team assessments, and real-time incident response. Airwall allows our team to simulate exploits, test secure configurations, and evaluate emerging threats in a controlled environment—ensuring our cybersecurity solutions are not only compliant, but battle-tested. Whether supporting a secure software deployment or reinforcing infrastructure at the edge, our experts bring proactive, mission-aligned cyber defense to every engagement.
Cybersecurity Platforms, Frameworks & Tools
ICAM/IAM (SailPoint, ForgeRock, Okta, Keycloak)
Expertise in identity governance, access provisioning, and authentication architecture.
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
Design and implementation of identity-aware, segmented network environments with policy enforcement points.
Security+ / CISSP / CEH / CISM / AWS Security
Our cleared professionals hold top certifications that validate technical depth and risk management skill.
Splunk & ELK Stack
Real-time log aggregation, threat hunting, and security operations center (SOC) enablement.
Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco ASA Firewalls
Network segmentation, traffic inspection, and advanced perimeter defense.
Snort & Suricata IDS/IPS
Intrusion detection and prevention rule sets for active packet-level network monitoring.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Integration and management of platforms like QRadar, LogRhythm, and Sentinel for real-time threat visibility.
Tenable Nessus & Qualys
Vulnerability management tools used for continuous scanning, reporting, and compliance auditing.
AWS Security Hub & GuardDuty
Cloud-native security operations, monitoring, and automated alerting within IL5/IL6 GovCloud environments.
HashiCorp Vault & AWS KMS
Secrets and key management for encrypted data at rest, in transit, and in use.
NIST RMF & 800-53 / 800-171 Compliance
Full lifecycle support for risk categorization, control selection, implementation, and authorization.
STIG & SCAP Compliance Automation
Implementation of DoD hardening standards and automated security benchmark validation.
Red Team & Penetration Testing (Metasploit, Kali Linux)
Offensive security operations to uncover vulnerabilities before adversaries do.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Integration of CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, and SentinelOne for real-time endpoint protection.
Secure SDLC & DevSecOps Tooling
Integration of SAST, DAST, container scanning, and SBOM generation into CI/CD pipelines.