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Senior Platform Engineer

United States · Job Posted January 26, 2026
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Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Platform Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you'll spearhead our technical efforts to bring our DevSecOps platform (Game Warden) onto multi-cloud fabrics. Second Front Systems is working to accelerate the transition and adoption of emerging technology into the national security ecosystem, including the Department of Defense.

Job Responsibility

  • Architect, improve, implement, and operate our cloud native platform for deploying software as a service offerings to the national security ecosystem
  • Be central to the research, experimentation, and development needed to deliver our Platform platform (Game Warden) onto classified fabrics
  • Build, test, validate, and operate Game Warden in accordance with the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community security and compliance standards
  • Work cross functionally on both well defined topics and on areas you identify as needing research and development
  • 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 classified networks
  • Gain a level of DoD 8570 compliance
  • Establish benchmarks, outline key activities, and prioritize efforts across multiple initiatives and programs
  • Be responsible for developing and documenting new solutions, working independently, and contributing to a culture of diversity, innovation, and excellence

Requirements

  • Senior-level experience designing, implementing, and operating cloud-based infrastructure
  • Deep expertise and experience with containerization
  • In-depth experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC), specifically design, management, and updating IaC with tools such as Pulumi in Golang and crossplane
  • Ability to develop, optimize, and debug code
  • Ability to design, build, and implement code in Golang or rust
  • Ability to implement, modify, and maintain CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to understand technical concepts
  • Strong commitment to documenting applications and process you create
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Expertise with DevSecOps principles, components, and cloud computing providers and services
  • Familiarity with Gitlab, Google Workspaces, Slack
  • Availability to travel up to 25 percent of the time
  • U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements
  • Must reside in one of our approved hiring hubs: DC/Maryland/Virginia, Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC, Denver/Colorado Springs, CO, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Nice to have

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience
  • Certified one of AWS/GCP/Azure Solutions Architect
  • 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
  • Top Secret/SCI security clearance

What we offer

  • 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
  • Referral Bonus
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