Second Front Systems’ Research and Development team is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior DevSecOps Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you'll spearhead our technical efforts to bring our DevSecOps platform (Game Warden) onto Microsoft Azure. This will include deploying Game Warden in Azure for Government on unclassified and then classified networks. Second Front Systems 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.

We are a fast-growing entrepreneurial team working at the convergence of technology and national security. If this type of effort interests you, come join us! 

As a Senior DevSecOps Engineer for Second Front Systems, we’ll expect you to architect, improve, implement, and operate our cloud native platform for deploying software as a service offerings to the national security ecosystem. You will be central to research, experimentation, and development needed to deliver our DevSecOps platform (Game Warden) onto unclassified and classified fabrics with Microsoft Azure. As part of a cross functional team, you'll build, test, validate, and operate Game Warden in accordance with the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community security and compliance standards. We pride ourselves on working together as a team and delivering results. You’ll be expected to work cross functionally on both well defined topics and on areas you identify as needing research and development. You'll work closely with government interlocutors to understand, provision, and secure cloud-based resources in support of research and development efforts to get Game Warden deployed on Microsoft Azure. You'll gain a level of DoD 8570 compliance. We work in a fast-paced agile environment to deliver exceptional software solutions that empower the people who use our products. As part of the team, you’ll be expected to establish benchmarks, outline key activities, and prioritize efforts across multiple initiatives and programs. You'll be responsible for developing and documenting new solutions, working independently, and contributing to a culture of diversity, innovation, and excellence.

• Architect-level experience designing, implementing, and operating cloud-based infrastructure in Microsoft Azure

• Deep expertise and experience with containerization

• In-depth experience with Kubernetes and Microsoft AKS

• Experience with infrastructure as code

• Ability to develop, optimize, and debug code

• Strong coding skills with exposure to one or more of the following: Terraform, Go, Python, Bash

• Ability to implement, modify, and maintain CI/CD pipelines

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to understand technical concepts

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Expertise with DevSecOps principles, components, and cloud computing providers and services

• Familiarity with Gitlab, Confluence, Google Workspaces

 

• 5-7 years of relevant experience

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect and/ or Azure DevOps Engineer

• Experience in systems administration, systems or software engineering, and/ or computer science

• DoD 8570 compliance

• Strive to be both compassionate and direct with your feedback

• Team-oriented and inclusive with your actions

• View obstacles as opportunities for growth

• Strong interest in matters of national security

• Active security clearance or ability to obtain a Top Secret-level security clearance

• Experience working in a startup environment

• Ability to adopt, create and iterate on changing procedures

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

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.