Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
Second Front Systems · Remote · Remote ·
COMPENSATION
$160k – $200k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Senior level role
- US Citizenship required
- Top Secret clearance
- Kubernetes & Talos
- Near DC, NC, CO, TX
You will serve as the senior technical authority for high-visibility government engagements, owning end-to-end delivery of the Game Warden platform. This position requires operating in denied, disconnected, intermittent, and limited bandwidth environments to ensure mission success.
Working closely with product and security leadership, you will translate field challenges into roadmap priorities and establish technical standards. You will also mentor forward deployed engineers and drive accreditation outcomes for sensitive customer networks.
What you'll do
- Own technical delivery for complex defense engagements across classified networks
- Serve as primary client-facing authority for senior stakeholders and program managers
- Lead and mentor Forward Deployed and DevSecOps Engineers on technical standards
- Deploy and harden secure Kubernetes infrastructure in Zero Trust environments
- Translate field experience into product improvements and roadmap priorities
- Drive continuous Authority to Operate outcomes with security and compliance teams
- Maintain audit-ready configuration management and security documentation
- Travel to client locations for deployments, updates, and troubleshooting
What you'll need
- 7-10 years in systems deployment or platform engineering in classified environments
- Experience with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or Google Cloud at Impact Levels 2-6
- Expertise in securing Kubernetes or OpenShift container platforms
- Proficiency in Linux server administration including Talos or RedHat
- Strong scripting skills in Go, Rust, Python, or Bash for automation
- Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance or eligibility with US citizenship
- Residence in DC/MD/VA, Raleigh/Durham, Denver/Colorado Springs, or Dallas/Fort Worth
Nice to have
- Experience with JWICS environments
- Background in DevSecOps practices
- Knowledge of NIST 800-53 and RMF frameworks
Stack
- Kubernetes
- Talos Linux
- Docker
- Istio
- GitLab
- Helm
- Terraform
- Go
- Rust
- Python
- Bash
- AWS GovCloud
- Azure Government
- Google Cloud
- ELK
- Splunk
- Prometheus
- Grafana
How you'll work
- Full-time position
- Virtual work model
- Must live near approved hiring hubs
- Travel to client sites as needed
- US Citizenship required
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance preferred
What you get
- Base salary between $160,000 and $200,000
- 100% healthcare, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) with 3% company contribution
- Equity incentive plan and discretionary bonuses
- Wellness perks including fitness and mental health resources
- Tech and office supplies stipend
- Annual professional development stipend
- Flexible paid time off and federal holidays
- Parental leave and referral bonus
Hiring process
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- Complete the application form
- Applications reviewed on rolling basis