Software Systems Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Second Front (2F) is seeking a skilled and motivated Software Systems Engineer with a Top Secret/SCI security clearance to join our growing team. In this role, you'll spearhead our technical efforts to bring our customers within our DevSecOps platform (Game Warden) onto classified fabrics. Second Front is working to accelerate the transition and adoption of emerging technology into the national security ecosystem, including the Department of Defense. We are seeking professionals who want to operate on the front lines of an exciting and disruptive mission. This position will report to the Director of Federal Delivery for the onboarding period, then transfer to the Delivery PM. 

As a Software Systems Engineer at Second Front Systems, you'll be pivotal in architecting, seamlessly integrating, and deploying our customer infrastructure and workloads. Drawing on various cloud-based and bare-metal Kubernetes solutions, you'll utilize Infrastructure as Code tools like Pulumi in Golang to streamline operations. Your mandate spans automating processes, crafting innovative infrastructure solutions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a critical focus on fortifying our Game Warden platform, you'll tackle intricate challenges and propel operational excellence forward.

This position requires a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

What You'll Do

• Work closely with the team to implement DevSecOps projects, ensuring timely delivery, security compliance, and meeting customer expectations.
• Act as a technical resource for the team and customers, providing solutions and support for escalated technical issues and ensuring a smooth deployment process and support for Day 2 Operations. This position requires SCIF presence approximately 50% of the time.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including sales and technical implementation managers, to align project goals with broader organizational objectives.
• Contribute to the team's continuous improvement initiatives by identifying potential risks, suggesting mitigation strategies, and implementing best practices in DevSecOps.
•  Assist in developing and maintaining strong customer relationships through regular communication, status updates, and project reviews.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements in DevSecOps, and emerging technologies to enhance service offerings and contribute to the team's knowledge base.

Skill You'll Bring to Our Team

• Proven experience in engineering, DevSecOps, or a related field, with a strong understanding of cloud technologies, containerization, and software development practices.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, and Gitlab CI/CD is highly desirable.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to a positive, high-performance work environment.
• Effective communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to diverse audiences, including team members and customers.
• Ability to be on-site at either Rome, NY or Hampton Roads, VA

Perks & Benefits

This role is full time. 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.

We offer you:

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

Work from anywhere

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WHO WE ARE

At Second Front Systems (2F), we equip defense and national security professionals for long-term, continuous competition for access to emerging technologies. Founded by two 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. 

Our Game Warden product, a fully managed and compliant DevSecOps platform, accelerates the process for accrediting software as a service (SaaS) applications for government use.

Learn how 2F can help you make an impact on national security missions at www.secondfront.com

ONE LAST THING…

We 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.

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested—We'd love to know how you can amplify our team with your unique experience.