Remote Senior Platform Engineer

Description:

• Second Front Systems (2F) is looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Platform Engineer to join their team.
• The role involves leading technical efforts to deploy their DevSecOps platform, Game Warden, onto multi-cloud fabrics.
• The company aims to accelerate the adoption of emerging technology in the national security ecosystem, including the Department of Defense.
• The position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements, and candidates with existing security clearance are highly desired.
• Responsibilities include architecting, improving, implementing, and operating a cloud-native platform for software as a service offerings.
• The engineer will conduct research, experimentation, and development to deliver Game Warden onto classified fabrics.
• The role involves working in a cross-functional team to build, test, validate, and operate Game Warden in compliance with security standards.
• The engineer will collaborate with government representatives to provision and secure cloud-based resources for research and development.
• The position offers the opportunity to gain DoD 8570 compliance and work in a fast-paced agile environment.
• Responsibilities also include establishing benchmarks, prioritizing efforts across initiatives, and documenting new solutions.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have architect-level experience in designing, implementing, and operating cloud-based infrastructure.
• Deep expertise in containerization and in-depth experience with Kubernetes and cloud service providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform is required.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Pulumi in Golang and crossplane is necessary.
• Candidates should be able to develop, optimize, and debug code, as well as design and implement microservices in Golang or Rust.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines is essential.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills are required.
• Candidates must have expertise in DevSecOps principles and familiarity with Gitlab, Google Workspaces, and Slack.
• A Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required, along with availability to travel up to 25% of the time for on-site configurations.
• Preferred qualifications include 5-7 years of relevant experience, certification as an AWS/GCP/Azure Solutions Architect, and experience in systems administration or software engineering.

Benefits:

• The base salary for this role ranges from $170,000 to $195,000.
• The position offers 100% healthcare, vision, and dental coverage.
• A 401(k) plan with a 3% company contribution is provided.
• Wellness perks, including fitness classes and mental health resources, are available.
• An equity incentive plan and a tech + office supplies stipend are included.
• An annual professional development stipend is offered.
• Flexible paid time off and federal holidays off are part of the benefits.
• Parental leave is provided, and employees can work from anywhere.
• A referral bonus is also available for employees who refer successful candidates.