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architecting, deploying, and sustaining Game Warden and integrated customer workloads across classified networks, DDIL environments, and multiple Impact Levels (IL2-IL6) and JWICS.\nServe as the senior technical escalation point and primary client-facing authority, representing 2F to senior customer stakeholders (program managers, ISSOs/ISSMs, mission owners) and making real-time architectural and risk-tradeoff decisions on-site.\nLead and mentor other Forward Deployed and DevSecOps Engineers - setting technical standards, reviewing designs, and building the playbooks that let the team scale to new missions faster.\nDeploy and harden secure Kubernetes-based infrastructure (Talos Linux, Docker, Istio, GitLab, Helm, Terraform) to sustain a Zero Trust (ZT) environment across customer cloud and on prem environments.\nTranslate field experience into product and platform improvements, working directly with Engineering and Product leadership to prioritize the roadmap based on real deployment friction.\nDrive accreditation and continuous ATO (cATO) outcomes in partnership with the security/compliance team - producing and validating evidence against NIST 800-53, RMF, STIGs, and FedRAMP controls, and owning remediation of findings from 3PAO assessments and penetration tests.\nMaintain rigorous configuration management, security documentation, and audit-ready evidence across all engagements, and supporting the 2F team in customer security reviews and audits.\nTravel to client locations as needed for complex system deployments, updates and troubleshooting during high impact operational exercises, integration and training events.\nWhat You Bring\n7-10 years of experience in systems deployment, DevSecOps, or platform engineering in regulated/classified government environments, including demonstrated ownership of complex, mission-critical deployments (not just support/execution).\nMulti-cloud, government-authorized infrastructure: Hands-on experience deploying and hardening workloads across AWS GovCloud/Commercial, Microsoft Azure Government, and Google Cloud, including Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent) tailored to DoD Impact Level 2-6 and JWICS environments.\nContainer & orchestration security: Expertise securing Kubernetes/OpenShift or equivalent container platforms - image hardening, admission controls, network policies, and runtime security - within accredited enclaves.\nObservability & incident response: Skilled in implementing logging, monitoring, and alerting stacks (ELK, Splunk, Prometheus/Grafana) to support 24/7 incident response, penetration test remediation, and Day 2 operations.\nExpert level proficiency in Linux (Talos, RedHat) server administration, along with deploying and maintaining Kubernetes on cloud platforms and disparate compute hardware.\nDemonstrated leadership: experience mentoring engineers, leading technical design reviews, or acting as a technical lead on customer-facing engagements.\nStrong scripting/automation ability in Go, Rust, Python, or Bash, with a track record of building internal tooling to remove manual toil from security and operations workflows.\nActive DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance (or eligibility, with active clearance strongly preferred); U.S. citizenship required.\nPreferred\nThe base salary for this position will fall between $160,000 and $200,000. Your ultimate compensation will be determined by professional background, technical proficiency, seniority, and regional cost factors. Furthermore, this opportunity includes potential eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses, rounding out a comprehensive total rewards offering.\nSuccess at 2F Looks Like:\nViewing obstacles as opportunities for growth\n\nHaving a bias toward action and tangible, measurable results\n\nStriving to be both compassionate and direct with your feedback\n\nBeing team-oriented and inclusive with your action\n\nPerks & Benefits:\nThis role is a full time position. As a public benefit corporation, we’re a team of purpose-driven trailblazers transforming the future of U.S. national security. We hire the best to do their best and, as such, we are committed to providing the perks and benefits you need to be successful-both in- and outside the workplace.\nWe offer you:\nCompetitive Salary\n\n100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage\n\n401(k) + 3% company contribution\n\nWellness perks (Fitness classes, mental health resources)\n\nEquity incentive plan\n\nTech + office supplies stipend\n\nAnnual professional development stipend\n\nFlexible paid time off + federal holidays off\n\nParental leave\n\nVirtual work, but located near one of our hubs\n\nReferral Bonus\n\nVisit our careers page to learn more.\nWho We Are:\nAt Second Front Systems (2F), we empower defense and national security professionals to stay ahead in the ongoing race to leverage emerging technologies effectively and securely. Founded by three former U.S. Marines with firsthand experience of the dangers outdated technology poses in combat, our team is dedicated to fast-tracking government access to disruptive, commercially-proven technology for U.S. national security missions.\nOur Game Warden product, a fully managed and compliant DevSecOps platform, accelerates the process for accrediting software as a service (SaaS) applications for government use.\nLearn how 2F can help you make an impact on national security missions at www.secondfront.com\nOne last thing:\nWe 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.\nAre you ready to join our team:\nTo apply, click the “Apply for This Job” button at the top or bottom of this page and complete the application form. This position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.\nState notices:\nColorado:\nIn accordance with Colorado law, applicants may redact their date of birth, dates of attendance, and dates of graduation from any uploaded documents.\nMaryland:\nUnder Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. 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