Federal Forward Deployed Software Engineer (Active Secret Clearance Required)

Description

Company Overview

iboss is a leading AI-powered Zero Trust SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) platform trusted by more than 4,000 enterprises worldwide, including a significant number of Fortune 50 companies and U.S. government agencies. iboss enables the modern workforce to connect securely and directly to all applications from wherever they work. Built on a containerized cloud architecture, iboss delivers security capabilities such as SWG, malware defense, RBI, CASB, and data loss prevention to all connections via the cloud, instantaneously and at scale. This eliminates the need for traditional network security appliances such as VPNs, firewalls, and web gateway proxies, which are ineffective at protecting a cloud-first and mobile world.

Leveraging a purpose-built cloud architecture backed by 230+ issued and pending patents and more than 100 points of presence globally, iboss processes over 150 billion transactions daily, blocking 4 billion threats per day. To learn more, visit www.iboss.com.

The Role

iboss is seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven Federal Forward Deployed Software Engineer to work directly within U.S. federal government customer environments.

You will serve as the technical face of iboss within federal environments, bridging the gap between our engineering team and the customer , translating government requirements into technical solutions, resolving complex issues in real time, and ensuring mission success. This role requires a deep technical background in Java development, a strong understanding of federal IT environments, and the ability to work effectively within classified settings.

Key Responsibilities

On-Site Deployment & Integration

• Deploy, configure, and integrate the iboss platform within classified and unclassified federal government environments
• Develop and customize Java-based software solutions to meet agency-specific technical requirements and mission needs
• Collaborate directly with government IT teams, program managers, and security officers to ensure seamless platform integration with existing federal infrastructure
• Build and maintain integrations with agency systems including SIEMs, SOARs, identity providers, and other security tools

Software Development & Customization

• Design and develop Java-based components, APIs, and integrations tailored to federal customer environments
• Write clean, secure, well-documented code in accordance with federal security standards (NIST, FedRAMP, DISA STIGs)
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues at the code level in production government environments
• Contribute enhancements and federal-specific requirements back to the core iboss engineering team

Customer Engagement & Technical Leadership

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned federal agency accounts
• Conduct technical workshops, training sessions, and architecture reviews with agency stakeholders
• Translate complex government requirements into actionable engineering tasks and solutions
• Provide expert-level guidance on Zero Trust architecture, network security, and cloud security best practices within federal frameworks (NIST 800-207, CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with iboss's core engineering, product, and customer success teams to relay federal customer needs and drive roadmap prioritization
• Work closely with the federal sales and solutions engineering teams to support pre- and post-sale technical activities
• Document solutions, configurations, and custom development for knowledge sharing across the organization

Required Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (required; TS/SCI strongly preferred)
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with Java as the primary language
• U.S. citizenship required
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals - TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SSL/TLS, proxies, and firewalls
• Experience deploying and integrating software within U.S. federal government or Department of Defense environments
• Familiarity with federal security frameworks including FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-207, and DISA STIGs
• Proficiency with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Experience with Linux/Unix-based systems
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills in live production environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical government stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), CASB, or SASE platforms
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or Google Cloud for Government
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
• Additional programming languages such as Python, Go, or C++
• Experience with SIEM/SOAR integrations (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, etc.)
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or AWS Certified Security Specialty
• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + performance bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development and certification reimbursement

iboss is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens. An Active Secret Security Clearance is required to be considered for this position.