Forward Deployed Engineer - Security Clearance Required

About the role

The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Virtru plays a crucial role in enhancing the operational excellence of our systems, focusing on data privacy and security initiatives within the federal government sector.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Virtru's Data Security Platform (DSP) in customer and partner environments
• Lead technical integration projects with government agencies to ensure successful adoption of data protection solutions
• Collaborate with customer technical teams to customize and optimize DSP implementations for specific use cases
• Provide technical guidance and support during the deployment phase of customer engagements
• Work directly with government clients to troubleshoot integration challenges and ensure project success
• Document deployment processes and create technical guides for customer teams

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a deployment engineer or solutions engineer, with expertise in customer-facing technical implementations and system integrations in government environments
• Proficiency in DevSecOps practices, with experience in source code repositories and CI/CD pipeline solutions such as Team Foundation Server/Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, and GitHub
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and best practices for managing cloud infrastructure
• Familiarity with containerization, Kubernetes (k8s) and orchestration tooling such as OpenShift, Rancher, and Helm
• Ability to excel both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the on-site customer and the support team

Qualifications

• Passionate about data security and privacy
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Comfortable working with ambiguous situations and adapting quickly to changing requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills

• Experience with DevSecOps practices
• Proficiency in DevSecOps tools and technologies
• Expertise in IaC and cloud infrastructure management
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Benefits

• $180,000-$230,000 base salary + variable compensation
• Active U.S. TS Clearance required, w/polygraph
• Willingness to work onsite and travel to meet mission requirements
• A Flexible PTO policy
• A $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend
• Home-Office Stipend
• Internal mobility options
• Frequent company-sponsored Team Celebrations
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies
• Uncapped commissions for Sales roles
• 401K contribution and stock options
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes
• Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews