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Recruiting from Scratch

Forward Deployed Engineer, DevOps

Recruiting from Scratch, New York, New York, us, 10261

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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.

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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)