Forward Deployed Engineer

Second Front Systems

Forward Deployed Engineer at Second Front Systems delivering transformative national security technology. Lead deployments and configurations in secure environments while collaborating with engineering teams.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudFirewallsGoGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesLinuxPythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the deployment and configuration of software solutions in secure, classified environments in support of US government customers. Work closely with our engineering and product teams to integrate complex systems and infrastructure.
Serve as the main technical point of contact for government clients and their contractors, ensuring their requirements are met while adhering to strict security protocols.
Support the 2F Program manager in producing and delivering technical contract CDRLs.
Provide on-the-ground troubleshooting and immediate hand on support for client systems, including software bugs, hardware issues, and deployment failures.
Ensure that all deployed systems comply with government security standards and regulatory frameworks, including FedRAMP, NIST, and others. Maintain awareness of current security risks and advise clients on mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, DevOps, and security to implement secure and scalable solutions.
Maintain clear and concise documentation for system configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and security compliance activities.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and suggest optimizations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of deployed solutions.
Be on-site at client locations for system deployments, updates and troubleshooting during high impact operational exercises, integration and training events. Travel to remote locations may be required.
Up to 50% travel may be required at times to support critical client integrations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in systems deployment, engineering, or operations in highly regulated environments (government, defense, etc.).
Proficiency in Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat) server administration.
Proficiency deploying, maintaining and working with Kubernetes.
Proficiency in maintaining and troubleshooting Helm charts within Kubernetes deployments
Proficiency working in on prem and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automation.
Proficiency with networking concepts, including VPNs, VLANs, and firewalls.
Experience in task automation with a language (e.g., Go, Rust, Python, Bash).
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Hands-on experience with deploying complex systems in cloud or on-premise environments.
Strong understanding of security protocols and best practices, including encryption, firewalls, access control, and identity management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage
401(k) + 3% company contribution
Wellness perks (Fitness classes, mental health resources)
Equity incentive plan
Tech + office supplies stipend
Annual professional development stipend
Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off
Parental leave
Virtual work, but located near one of our hubs
Referral Bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

LinuxKubernetesHelm ChartsAWSAzureGCPTask AutomationNetworking ConceptsTroubleshootingSystem Deployment

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder Interaction