Senior Platform Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Platform Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you'll spearhead our technical efforts to bring our DevSecOps platform (Game Warden) onto multi-cloud fabrics. Second Front Systems is working to accelerate the transition and adoption of emerging technology into the national security ecosystem, including the Department of Defense. We are seeking professionals who want to operate on the front lines of an exciting and disruptive mission.

We are a fast-growing entrepreneurial team working at the convergence of technology and national security. If this type of effort interests you, come join us!

Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements. Highly desired candidates have existing security clearance.

What You’ll Do

• As a Senior Platform Engineer for Second Front Systems, we expect you to architect, improve, implement, and operate our cloud native platform for deploying software as a service offerings to the national security ecosystem.
• You will be central to the research, experimentation, and development needed to deliver our Platform platform (Game Warden) onto classified fabrics.
• As part of a cross functional team, you'll build, test, validate, and operate Game Warden in accordance with the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community security and compliance standards. We pride ourselves on working together as a team and delivering results.
• You’ll be expected to work cross functionally on both well defined topics and on areas you identify as needing research and development.
• You'll work closely with government interlocutors to understand, provision, and secure cloud-based resources in support of research and development efforts to get Game Warden deployed on classified networks.
• You'll gain a level of DoD 8570 compliance.  We work in a fast-paced agile environment to deliver exceptional software solutions that empower the people who use our products.
• You’ll be expected to establish benchmarks, outline key activities, and prioritize efforts across multiple initiatives and programs.
• You'll be responsible for developing and documenting new solutions, working independently, and contributing to a culture of diversity, innovation, and excellence.

Skills You’ll Bring to Our Team

• Architect-level experience designing, implementing, and operating cloud-based infrastructure.
• Deep expertise and experience with containerization.
• In-depth experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC), specifically design, management, and updating IaC with tools such as Pulumi in Golang and crossplane.
• Ability to develop, optimize, and debug code.
• Ability to design, build, and implement microservices in Golang or rust.
• Ability to implement, modify, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to understand technical concepts.
• Strong commitment to documenting applications and process you create.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Expertise with DevSecOps principles, components, and cloud computing providers and services.
• Familiarity with Gitlab, Google Workspaces, Slack.
• Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Availability to travel up to 25 percent of the time. Travel is for on-site configuration and deployments of the platform to locations typically located on the East Coast.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Certified one of AWS/GCP/Azure Solutions Architect.
• Experience in systems administration, systems or software engineering, and/ or computer science.
• DoD 8570 compliance.
• Strive to be both compassionate and direct with your feedback.
• Team-oriented and inclusive with your actions.
• View obstacles as opportunities for growth.
• Strong interest in matters of national security.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain a Top Secret-level security clearance.
• Experience working in a startup environment.
• Ability to adopt, create and iterate on changing procedures.

Perks & Benefits

This role is full time.  As a public benefit corporation, we’re a team of purpose-driven trailblazers transforming the future of U.S. national security. We hire the best to do their best and, as such, we are committed to providing the perks and benefits you need to be successful—both in- and outside the workplace.

We offer you:

Competitive Salary

100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage

401(k) + 3% company contribution

Wellness perks (Fitness classes, mental health resources)

Equity incentive plan

Tech + office supplies stipend

Annual professional development stipend

Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off

Parental leave

Work from anywhere

Referral Bonus

Visit our careers page to learn more.

Please note that all official communications will come from @secondfront.com email addresses. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent Second Front and are unsure of their authenticity, please do not provide any personal/financial information and contact us immediately at security@secondfront.com.

WHO WE ARE

At Second Front Systems (2F), we equip defense and national security professionals for long-term, continuous competition for access to emerging technologies. Founded by two former U.S. Marines with firsthand experience of the dangers outdated technology poses in combat, our team is dedicated to fast-tracking government access to disruptive, commercially-proven technology for U.S. national security missions.

Our Game Warden product, a fully managed and compliant DevSecOps platform, accelerates the process for accrediting software as a service (SaaS) applications for government use.

Learn how 2F can help you make an impact on national security missions at www.secondfront.com

ONE LAST THING…

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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