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Forward Deployed Engineer, DevOps

Recruiting from Scratch
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Who is Recruiting from Scratch :

Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across North America, South America, and Europe to help them hire.

Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Defense Tech | TS / S Clearance Required $135K - $200K | DC, NYC | ~25% Travel

Are you a builder-minded operator who thrives on solving complex challenges at the tactical edge? We're partnering with a leading defense technology company to find exceptional Forward Deployed Software Engineers who will deploy mission-critical software solutions for US Government teams.

What Makes You Stand Out :

  • You're a natural problem solver who combines engineering expertise with creative thinking
  • You thrive in dynamic environments where perfect doesn't prevent progress
  • You can translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • You're passionate about advancing front-line DoD initiatives

Technical Requirements :

  • Active US Security Clearance (TS strongly preferred; Secret with willingness to obtain TS considered)
  • 2 years of strong engineering experience (Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics)
  • Hands-on experience with containers (Docker / Podman) and orchestration (OpenShift / Kubernetes)
  • Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, Bash, JavaScript, or Go
  • Strong Linux systems expertise
  • Day-to-Day Impact :

  • Deploy and manage K8s products in tactical edge environments (air-gapped, on-prem, edge devices)
  • Provide critical operational support, including system monitoring, configuration management, and troubleshooting
  • Work in small, autonomous teams to drive end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects
  • Travel to customer sites approximately 25% of the time
  • Tech Stack :

  • Kubernetes (OpenShift, Rancher)
  • CentOS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Prometheus and Grafana
  • Python, Java, and Bash
  • On-prem hardware
  • Nice-to-Have :

  • DOD 8570 IAT Level II or greater (CISSP, Sec )
  • Unix / Linux Certifications (Linux , RHCE)
  • Salary : $135,000 - $200,000

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