Principal DevSecOps Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not Specified

Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking an ambitious and visionary Principal DevSecOps Engineer to join our mission-driven team. We are a dynamic, fast-growing entrepreneurial company at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and national security, committed to delivering transformative solutions that empower our nation’s defenders. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a company that is redefining the way software is delivered and secured in the defense sector.

At 2F, we thrive on innovation and purpose, combining a startup’s agility with a clear mission to support national security. You will be at the forefront of driving the DevSecOps strategy behind the deployment and scaling of our revolutionary Game Warden platform—an industry-leading tool that is accelerating the secure adoption of mission-critical SaaS solutions for the U.S. government. If you’re ready to contribute to a team that values ingenuity, collaboration, and impact, we want to hear from you.

Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable, secure cloud infrastructure using Kubernetes and Pulumi (Go-based), ensuring compliance with DoD and IC requirements.
• Support the security and operations of the 2F Suite across air-gapped and classified environments, working directly with government partners and security teams.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines integrating DevSecOps best practices from development through deployment.
• Integrate and maintain SIEM and security tooling, ensuring observability and compliance across all deployed systems.
• Design, develop, and debug microservices in Go (Golang), focusing on performance, security, and modularity.
• Work cross-functionally to assess infrastructure needs, prioritize development, and deliver on product roadmap milestones in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Document your work thoroughly—from infrastructure to internal procedures—to ensure secure, repeatable, and auditable deployments.
• Collaborate directly with DoD/IC stakeholders to provision secure cloud resources and meet deployment criteria in classified settings.
• Contribute to R&D and experimentation efforts needed to advance platform and capabilities in secure and disconnected environments.
• Act as a mentor and thought leader, helping to shape internal DevSecOps strategy and infrastructure standards.

Skills You’ll Bring to Our Team

• 8+ years of relevant experience in DevSecOps, systems engineering, or infrastructure software development.
• Architect-level expertise in designing and operating cloud-native platforms using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Deep experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native application orchestration.
• Strong proficiency in Golang or similar languages (e.g., Rust), particularly with infrastructure as code (Pulumi preferred.)
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, DoD SRG, NIST 800-53, and the RMF/ATO process.
• Proven experience deploying systems in air-gapped or classified environments.
• Experience building and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines and integrating security throughout the SDLC.
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, or managing SIEM, monitoring, and alerting systems.
• Understanding of REST APIs, authentication flows, event-driven architecture, and microservice patterns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong documentation habits.
• Comfortable working independently and in distributed teams, managing competing priorities across complex projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified AWS or Azure Solutions Architect.
• Experience working in early-stage or high-growth startup environments.
• DoD 8570/8140 compliant IAT2 (or willingness to obtain compliance within 3 months of hire).
• Familiarity with GitLab, Google Workspace, and Slack.
• Strong interest in U.S. national security and mission-driven innovation.
• Expertise in control frameworks.

Application Instructions

Not Specified

Company Information

Second Front Systems (2F) is a dynamic, fast-growing entrepreneurial company at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and national security. We are committed to delivering transformative solutions that empower our nation’s defenders.