Forward Deployed Platform Engineer

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Defense, National Security, Government TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and reside in an approved hiring hub (DC/Maryland/Virginia, Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC, Denver/Colorado Springs, CO, or Dallas/Fort Worth, TX). The role requires at least 3-5 years of experience in systems deployment, engineering, or operations in highly regulated environments, with proficiency in Linux server administration, Kubernetes, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD pipelines, version control, automation, networking concepts (VPNs, VLANs, firewalls), and task automation using languages like Go, Rust, Python, or Bash. Excellent communication skills are also essential.

Responsibilities

The Forward Deployed Platform Engineer will lead software solution deployments and configurations in secure, classified environments, working closely with engineering and product teams. This role involves serving as the primary technical contact for government clients, providing on-site troubleshooting and support for software, hardware, and deployment issues, and ensuring system compliance with government security standards (FedRAMP, NIST). Responsibilities include advising clients on security risk mitigation, collaborating with cross-functional teams on secure solutions, maintaining documentation, monitoring system performance, and performing on-site client system deployments and updates, with potential travel to remote locations.

Skills

Platform Engineering

Software Deployment

Infrastructure Management

Troubleshooting

System Deployment

Technical Expertise

SaaS Solutions

National Security

Government Environments

Defense Sector

Second Front Systems

DevSecOps platform for government software deployment

About Second Front Systems

Second Front Systems connects the commercial software industry with U.S. government defense and national security sectors. Its main product, Game Warden, is a managed DevSecOps platform that simplifies the process of getting commercial software approved for government use. By integrating security practices into the software development lifecycle, Game Warden helps speed up the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process, ensuring that software meets government security standards for faster deployment. Unlike competitors, Second Front Systems focuses specifically on the needs of defense and national security professionals, providing a subscription-based service that includes ongoing updates and compliance management. The goal is to enable government agencies and defense contractors to deploy secure software solutions quickly, allowing them to concentrate on their primary missions.

Wilmington, DelawareHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$148MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Consulting, DefenseIndustries

51-200Employees