Job description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking an ambitious and visionary Principal DevSecOps Engineer to join our mission-driven team. We are a dynamic, fast-growing entrepreneurial company at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and national security, committed to delivering transformative solutions that empower our nation’s defenders. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a company that is redefining the way software is delivered and secured in the defense sector.
At 2F, we thrive on innovation and purpose, combining a startup’s agility with a clear mission to support national security. You will be at the forefront of driving the DevSecOps strategy behind the deployment and scaling of our revolutionary Game Warden platform—an industry-leading tool that is accelerating the secure adoption of mission-critical SaaS solutions for the U.S. government. If you’re ready to contribute to a team that values ingenuity, collaboration, and impact, we want to hear from you.
Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Architect and implement scalable, secure cloud infrastructure using Kubernetes and Pulumi (Go-based), ensuring compliance with DoD and IC requirements.
- Support the security and operations of the 2F Suite across air-gapped and classified environments, working directly with government partners and security teams.
- Build and manage CI/CD pipelines integrating DevSecOps best practices from development through deployment.
- Integrate and maintain SIEM and security tooling, ensuring observability and compliance across all deployed systems.
- Design, develop, and debug microservices in Go (Golang), focusing on performance, security, and modularity.
- Work cross-functionally to assess infrastructure needs, prioritize development, and deliver on product roadmap milestones in a fast-paced Agile environment.
- Document your work thoroughly—from infrastructure to internal procedures—to ensure secure, repeatable, and auditable deployments.
- Collaborate directly with DoD/IC stakeholders to provision secure cloud resources and meet deployment criteria in classified settings.
- Contribute to R&D and experimentation efforts needed to advance platform and capabilities in secure and disconnected environments.
- Act as a mentor and thought leader, helping to shape internal DevSecOps strategy and infrastructure standards.
Skills You’ll Bring to Our Team
- 8+ years of relevant experience in DevSecOps, systems engineering, or infrastructure software development.
- Architect-level expertise in designing and operating cloud-native platforms using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Deep experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native application orchestration.
- Strong proficiency in Golang or similar languages (e.g., Rust), particularly with infrastructure as code (Pulumi preferred.)
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, DoD SRG, NIST 800-53, and the RMF/ATO process.
- Proven experience deploying systems in air-gapped or classified environments.
- Experience building and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines and integrating security throughout the SDLC.
- Hands-on experience designing, implementing, or managing SIEM, monitoring, and alerting systems.
- Understanding of REST APIs, authentication flows, event-driven architecture, and microservice patterns.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong documentation habits.
- Comfortable working independently and in distributed teams, managing competing priorities across complex projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified AWS or Azure Solutions Architect.
- Experience working in early-stage or high-growth startup environments
- DoD 8570⁄8140 compliant IAT2 (or willingness to obtain compliance within 3 months of hire)
- Familiarity with GitLab, Google Workspace, and Slack
- Strong interest in U.S. national security and mission-driven innovation
- Expertise in control frameworks such as NIST RMF and FedRAMP
$225,000 - $250,000 a year
The base compensation for this role is $225,000- $250,000.
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
Referral Bonus: Visit our careers page to learn more.
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.
