Senior Forward Deployed Engineer - Implementation Focus

Second Front; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 119,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Healthcare coverage

401(k) + company contribution

Equity incentive plan

Professional development stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Second Front Systems is seeking an ambitious Forward Deployed Implementation Engineer to join our mission-driven team. You will own the technical aspects of direct customer deployments and become the trusted SME for the Federal division.

You will onboard customers’ apps into GameWarden, configure cloud deployments, and work with on-prem hardware to ensure secure OS and Kubernetes environments. A TS/SCI eligible clearance and US citizenship are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active DoD TS/SCI eligible clearance or higher; U.S. citizenship required.
• Mid- to senior-level technical experience in deployment/solutions roles for federal customers.
• Hands-on with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Own technical aspects of direct customer deployment implementations.
• Develop deep product knowledge and act as SME for the Federal team.
• Identify process improvements and align roadmaps with customer demand signals.
• Onboard customers’ apps into game security scanning and deployment configurations.
• Configure and perform deployments in cloud and on-premises environments.
• Install and prepare devices with secure OS and Kubernetes.

Skills

Cloud engagement

DevSecOps

Client facing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

Istio

Git

Terraform

Linux

Job description

Job Overview

Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking an ambitious and motivated Forward Deployed Implementation Engineer to join our mission‑driven team. We are a dynamic, fast‑growing entrepreneurial company at the intersection of cutting‑edge technology and national security, committed to delivering transformative solutions that empower our nation’s defenders.

Location Requirements

• DC/Maryland/Virginia
• Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC
• Denver/Colorado Springs, CO
• Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Security Clearance

Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret / SCI eligible security clearance. Candidates holding an active or interim DoD TS/SCI eligible clearance (or higher) are strongly preferred. U.S. citizenship is required.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a key member of the owning technical aspects of direct customer deployment implementations
• Develop in‑depth technical knowledge of Second Front products and represent 2F internally and externally as a trusted subject matter expert on the Federal team
• Identify areas for improvement in our onboarding or customer support processes and engage with product teams to align roadmaps with demand signals
• Onboard our customers’ apps into GameWarden for security scanning, deployment configuration and development of accreditation products
• Configure and perform customer deployments in the cloud environments
• Work with on‑premises hardware to prepare and install devices with secure OS and Kubernetes

Skills You’ll Bring to Our Team

• Act as a vital team contributor, spearheading the technical execution for direct customer platform integrations
• Master the technical nuances of our toolset to serve as a high‑impact subject matter expert for the Federal division
• Self‑starter who can thrive independently and in team settings
• Strong client‑facing operational experience, ideally within the Defense Industrial Base (partnerships, or customer success) who enjoys solving problems with customers to achieve mission success
• Hands‑on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure (certified or eager to certify)
• Hands‑on experience with Linux installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Mid to Senior‑level experience in technical roles (software engineering, sales engineering, technical product management) with proven problem‑solving skills
• Hands‑on software development, networking, or DevOps experience with cloud technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in high‑pressure environments
• Active Security Clearance (TS/SCI) or ability to obtain SCI
• Knowledge of DevSecOps tools and practices
• Ability to support occasional travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a federal/government‑facing solutions architect role
• Strong track record supporting complex enterprise SaaS customers
• Cybersecurity knowledge or certifications (e.g., Security+)
• Familiarity with 2F’s tech stack: AWS, Talos Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Istio, Git, GitLab, Terraform, relational databases

Base Salary

Salary range: $119,000-160,000, with potential eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses.

Success at 2F Looks Like

• Viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth
• Having a bias toward action and tangible, measurable results
• Striving to be both compassionate and direct with your feedback
• Being team‑oriented and inclusive with your action

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage
• 401(k) + 3% company contribution
• Additional benefit perks (One Medical membership, mental health resources and family planning assistance)
• Equity incentive plan
• Tech + office supplies stipend
• Annual professional development stipend
• Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off
• Parental leave
• Work virtually, near one of our hub locations
• Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.