Secret-Cleared Forward Deployed Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

LMI Government Consulting; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI Government Consulting is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO. This role requires an active Secret clearance and involves collaborating with Soldiers to translate operational needs into technical solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, backend services, and containerized environments. This position offers a hybrid work model with occasional travel to support mission sites. Candidates with relevant security clearances or eligibility are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience building modern web applications using JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Experience developing backend services using a server‑side framework (e.g., Node.js or equivalent).
• Experience working with relational databases.
• Experience deploying applications in containerized environments (e.g., Docker).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Soldiers to understand operational requirements.
• Implement rapid updates and enhancements to the application.
• Test, deploy, and maintain new functionality and features.
• Conduct training and mentoring sessions.
• Participate in agile development practices.

Skills

JavaScript or TypeScript

Node.js or equivalent

RESTful APIs

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

React

Kubernetes or EKS

Security+

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Azure Government

Job description

LMI Government Consulting is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO. This role requires an active Secret clearance and involves collaborating with Soldiers to translate operational needs into technical solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, backend services, and containerized environments. This position offers a hybrid work model with occasional travel to support mission sites. Candidates with relevant security clearances or eligibility are encouraged to apply.