[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

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance and U.S. citizenship, with 7+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity and cloud security. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, along with extensive knowledge of hyperscale cloud security, DevSecOps tools, and software development concepts. Experience with Kubernetes, networking, vulnerability risk analysis, and AWS, Azure, or GCP security architecture services is required. The ability to learn Golang and similar languages, and familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Pulumi or Terraform are necessary. Candidates must be located in the DMV, Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, Denver/Colorado Springs, or Dallas/Fort Worth areas and be able to attain an IAT 2 Certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

The Senior Cloud Security Engineer will design, build, and integrate security tools for vulnerability detection, mitigation, monitoring, and response, focusing on automation and customer experience. Responsibilities include coordinating with the Principal Security Engineer and DevSecOps team, designing and managing Infrastructure as Code with Pulumi, and building microservices. The role involves maintaining and adapting SIEM and security tooling, documenting created applications and processes, and contributing to a culture of innovation. This position is key to the security of the Game Warden platform and its underlying applications.

Skills

Cloud Security

IaC

Pulumi

Golang

Rust

SIEM

Security Tooling

Vulnerability Detection

Mitigation

Monitoring

Response

Automation

Microservices

Risk Assessment

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