Deployment Engineer

Beyond SOF; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond SOF, a fast-growing startup, seeks a Deployment Engineer to design and implement secure, distributed data processing systems in MD, near DC. You’ll build services and APIs while influencing product direction and the company’s technical roadmap.

You’ll bring 5+ years in systems administration, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering, with Bash, Python, and Java, plus Linux, cloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure), and security-focused development.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or DevOps.
• Experience integrating systems into enterprise networks and software infrastructure.
• Proficiency with Bash scripting, Python, and Java.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (Northern Virginia and international).
• Ability to learn new technical skills quickly.

Responsibilities

• Implement secure processing of data on distributed systems.
• Build distributed systems using Hadoop, Spark, and AWS.
• Harden algorithms and services against compromise.
• Build new services and APIs to improve user experience.
• Influence technical direction, product design, and company culture as an early engineer.

Skills

Bash scripting

Python

Java

Linux

Cloud DevOps

Security architecture

Security‑oriented development

Quality Assurance

ETL on distributed systems

Database administration

US Citizenship

Education

BS in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

AWS

GCP

Azure

Linux

Job description

Deployment Engineer
Location:in MD - 15 mins. from DC

What you'll get to do

• Implement algorithms for secure processing of data on distributed systems, using techniques like homomorphic cryptography and trusted execution.
• Build distributed systems using technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and AWS.
• Harden algorithms and services against compromise.
• Build new services and APIs to improve user experience.
• As one of the first engineers at an early-stage start-up, you'll be able to influence every aspect of the business, from technical direction to product design to company culture.

What you need to be successful

• 5+ years systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or DevOps experience.
• Prior experience integrating systems into enterprise networks and software infrastructure.
• Willingness to travel - 25% of the time (Northern Virginia, and internationally).
• B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Bash scripting, Python, and Java.
• Desire and ability to learn new technical skills, quickly and constantly.
• Prior experience with any of the following — the more the better (prioritized highest to lowest):
  • Linux system administration
  • Cloud DevOps and Cloud services (Jenkins, AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.)
  • Security architecture and Security-oriented software development (especially on Linux)
  • Quality Assurance
  • ETL on distributed systems (Spark, Hadoop, etc.)
  • Database administration
  • U.S. Citizenship
• Willing to work in a SCIF for about 50% of your time (during non-rush hour times/2-3 days per week)