Forward Deployed Engineer - Security Clearance Required

Virtru; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO policy

$1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend

Home-Office Stipend

401K contribution and stock options

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Virtru is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to enhance the operational excellence of our platform. This role requires U.S. TS Clearance and at least 5 years of experience in technical implementations within government settings.

The successful candidate will lead integration projects, customize data security solutions, and provide ongoing support. Join us in redefining data protection standards and contribute to impactful initiatives in digital privacy!

Qualifications

• Active U.S. TS Clearance required, w/ CI poly preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a deployment engineer or solutions engineer.
• Proficiency in DevSecOps practices, with experience in source code repositories.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Virtru's Data Security Platform in customer environments.
• Lead technical integration projects with government agencies.
• Collaborate with customer teams to optimize DSP implementations.

Skills

DevSecOps practices

Technical implementation

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Kubernetes

Communication skills

Education

5+ years of experience as a deployment engineer

Tools

Azure DevOps

Bitbucket

GitHub

OpenShift

Rancher

Helm

Job description

Forward Deployed Engineer - Security Clearance Required

Livermore, CA

Virtru is dedicated to enabling secure, privacy-preserving data sharing. Our Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard provides powerful data protection applications and an open platform that fosters innovation for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and other collaborators.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Virtru, you will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvements in observability, performance, and reliability across our platform infrastructure. Your mission will be to enhance the operational excellence of our systems, making a significant impact on data privacy and security initiatives within the federal government sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Virtru's Data Security Platform (DSP) in customer and partner environments
• Lead technical integration projects with government agencies to ensure successful adoption of data protection solutions
• Collaborate with customer technical teams to customize and optimize DSP implementations for specific use cases
• Provide technical guidance and support during the deployment phase of customer engagements
• Work directly with government clients to troubleshoot integration challenges and ensure project success
• Document deployment processes and create technical guides for customer teams

Requirements

• Active U.S. TS Clearance required, w/ CI poly preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a deployment engineer or solutions engineer, with expertise in customer-facing technical implementations and system integrations in government environments.
• Proficiency in DevSecOps practices, with experience in source code repositories and CI/CD pipeline solutions such as Team Foundation Server/Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, and GitHub.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and best practices for managing cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with containerization, Kubernetes (k8s) and orchestration tooling such as OpenShift, Rancher, and Helm.
• Ability to excel both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the on-site customer and the support team.

Willingness to work onsite and travel to meet mission requirements.

If you are an experienced engineer with a passion for driving excellence in data privacy and security, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Virtru. Join us in our mission to redefine data protection standards and create a brighter future for digital privacy.

Desired Qualities

• Thinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge teammates and managers in pursuit of excellence
• Strong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset
• Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve
• Comfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc.

Wellbeing Benefits

• Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take a minimum of 25 days off annually (in addition to 12 federal holidays) to ensure you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge.
• $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow.
• Home-Office Stipend to help make your office space more comfortable and productive.
• Internal mobility options for those interested in exploring their skills in other areas of the business.
• Frequent company-sponsored Team Celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social!
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs.
• A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first.

Additional Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies
• Uncapped commissions for Sales roles
• 401K contribution and stock options
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes
• Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews
• Transparency is at the core of how we operate and everything we do!

DEI Statement

Virtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.