[Remote] Senior Security Engineer (Active Clearance Required) at Second Front Systems

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

National Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cloud SecurityIaCPulumiGolangRustSIEMSecurity ToolingVulnerability DetectionMitigationMonitoringResponseAutomationMicroservicesRisk Assessment

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

The position is full-time and remote, but candidates must be located in specific geographic areas: DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia), Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, Denver/Colorado Springs, and Dallas/Fort Worth.

What key technical skills are required for this role?

Required skills include extensive knowledge of hyperscale cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP services like IAM, Cloudwatch, Cloudtrail), Kubernetes and networking, Infrastructure as Code with Pulumi, DevSecOps tools, and experience designing secure architectures, incident response, and disaster recovery plans.

What is the company culture like at Second Front Systems?

The company fosters a fast-growing entrepreneurial environment at the intersection of technology and national security, emphasizing continuous learning, diversity, innovation, excellence, automation, customer experience, and working in Agile structures.

What soft skills make a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates are self-starters who work with minimal supervision under tight deadlines, solve complex problems with unique solutions, persevere until the job is done, and act as a positive influence in Agile teams.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

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

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Competition from GitLab and AWS may impact market share.

Reliance on major investors like Salesforce Ventures poses financial risks.

Rapid scaling could lead to operational challenges if not managed well.

Differentiation

Game Warden accelerates secure SaaS delivery to U.S. government clients.

Second Front Systems bridges commercial software and U.S. defense sectors.

Focus on DevSecOps ensures compliance with stringent government security standards.

Upsides

$70M Series C funding supports growth and scaling efforts.

Partnerships with AWS and Google Cloud expand platform capabilities.

Increased government focus on cybersecurity boosts demand for secure solutions.

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