Senior Platform Engineer

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

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

National Security, Defense TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and ideally possess an existing security clearance, with a preference for Top Secret/SCI. Required qualifications include architect-level experience designing, implementing, and operating cloud-based infrastructure, deep expertise with containerization, and in-depth experience with Kubernetes and cloud service providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Pulumi in Golang and Crossplane, along with the ability to develop, optimize, and debug code, and design/build microservices in Golang or Rust are essential. Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to documenting applications and processes are necessary. Expertise in DevSecOps principles and cloud computing is required, with familiarity with Gitlab, Google Workspaces, and Slack. Preferred qualifications include 5-7 years of relevant experience, certification as an AWS/GCP/Azure Solutions Architect, experience in systems administration or software engineering, and DoD 8570 compliance.

Responsibilities

The Senior Platform Engineer will architect, improve, implement, and operate the company's cloud-native platform for deploying SaaS offerings to the national security ecosystem, focusing on bringing the DevSecOps platform (Game Warden) onto multi-cloud fabrics. Responsibilities include research, experimentation, and development to deliver the Game Warden platform onto classified fabrics, and working within a cross-functional team to build, test, validate, and operate Game Warden according to DoD and Intelligence Community security and compliance standards. The role involves working cross-functionally on defined and undefined topics, collaborating with government interlocutors to provision and secure cloud resources for classified network deployments, and establishing benchmarks, outlining key activities, and prioritizing efforts across multiple initiatives. The engineer will be responsible for developing and documenting new solutions, working independently, and contributing to a culture of innovation. Travel up to 25% is expected for on-site configuration and deployments.

Skills

Platform Engineering

DevSecOps

Multi-cloud

Cloud Native

Agile

Security Compliance

Research and Development

Cloud Resource Provisioning

DoD 8570 Compliance

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