Full-Time

Principal DevSecOps Engineer

Multiple Teams

Posted on 5/27/2025

Second Front Systems

Second Front Systems

51-200 employees

Managed DevSecOps SaaS for government software

Compensation Overview

$225k - $250k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Carrboro, NC, USA + 9 more

More locations: Washington, DC, USA | Colorado Springs, CO, USA | Dallas, TX, USA | Raleigh, NC, USA | Durham, NC, USA | Virginia, USA | Fort Worth, TX, USA | Maryland, USA | Denver, CO, USA

Remote

Candidates must be located in the following geographic areas: DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia), Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, Denver/Colorado Springs, and Dallas/Fort Worth.

US Citizenship Required

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Rust
Microsoft Azure
Agile
Docker
Microservices
AWS
Go
REST APIs
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • 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.
Desired 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.

Second Front Systems provides a subscription-based DevSecOps platform called Game Warden that helps U.S. government agencies and defense contractors deploy commercial software securely and compliantly. It acts as a fully managed service that handles security, operations, and ongoing compliance, and streamlines the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process so new SaaS products can be deployed faster. Unlike firms that only offer software, Second Front Systems focuses on bridging the commercial software market with national security needs by maintaining continuous updates and government-grade security across the software development lifecycle. The company’s goal is to enable rapid, secure, and compliant delivery of the latest commercial software to U.S. defense and homeland security missions.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$152.1M

Headquarters

Wilmington, Delaware

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • Nand Mulchandani, ex-CIA CTO, joined board September 2, 2025.
  • Mamie Cruse appointed Chief Mission Officer October 14, 2025.
  • $70M Series C led by Salesforce Ventures September 13, 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Palantir undercuts Game Warden with direct DevSecOps in 6-12 months.
  • DoD Cloud One commoditizes ATO, making platform redundant in 12-24 months.
  • Cohere direct contracts eliminate Game Warden dependency in 12-18 months.

What makes Second Front Systems unique

  • Game Warden streamlines ATO for SaaS in national security missions.
  • Prepares 10 customers like Accrete for AWS ESC in 2026.
  • Partners with Cohere for secure AI deployment to government.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

4%
Second Front Systems
Dec 3rd, 2025
Second Front Systems Announces 10 Customers Prepared to Deploy on AWS European Sovereign Cloud via Game Warden(R) Platform

Second Front Systems announces 10 customers prepared to deploy on AWS European Sovereign Cloud via Game Warden(R) platform. Unlocks opportunity for Second Front customers to support European nations with strict data sovereignty requirements. WILMINGTON, Del, December 3, 2025 /Business Wire/ Second Front Systems (2F), a Technology Partner in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN) and Global Security and Compliance Acceleration (GSCA) Program, today announced that ten of its existing customers have prepared for deployment onto AWS European Sovereign Cloud (ESC) via its 2F Game Warden(R) platform. This builds on Second Front's September announcement that 2F Game Warden will serve as an on-ramp to ESC. Independent software vendors (ISVs) seeking to support European organizations face complex regulatory requirements, including Germany's C5, and the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and NIS2 Directive. By leveraging 2F Game Warden, ISVs can inherit a number of controls and expedite compliance with security frameworks. This collaboration unlocks a pre-validated solution for ISVs to meet these stringent compliance requirements while maintaining data residency within EU borders. "Everything we do at Second Front is about helping our customers meet their end users where they need them, as efficiently and securely as possible," said Mamie Cruse, Chief Mission Officer at Second Front. "It's so exciting to see our customers lean into ESC and set the stage to reap the benefits of expanding into the European market." To accelerate compliance with the strict requirements of the European Sovereign Cloud, Second Front partners with SecureIT as an ongoing compliance advisor to its ISV customers. SecureIT is a leading provider of cybersecurity and compliance advisory services and solutions to cloud service providers, large enterprises and organizations serving the global public sector. "Second Front's customer base encompasses exactly the type of solutions European buyers are wanting to adopt," said David Trout, President and CEO of SecureIT. "We're excited to partner with Second Front and their customers to help streamline their availability to the European market." The following Second Front customers are early adopters and ready to deploy to ESC once available in 2026: Accrete, Inc. is a dual-use AI company providing specialized, high-performance Expert AI Agents to government and commercial customers. Built on Accrete's Knowledge Engine platform, these analytical Expert AI Agents encode institutional knowledge, judgment, and expertise to perform complex analytical work and deliver decision superiority. Avathon delivers industrial autonomy powered by AI and knowledge graphs, enabling organizations to connect data, decisions, and execution across operations. 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Built by alumni of Palantir and Lockheed Martin and designed for both commercial and federal users, Pryzm is trusted across the national security ecosystem to unify market intelligence, relationship insights, and real-time program awareness into a single, actionable view. The company is committed to ensuring the United States and its allies can rapidly field technology to the missions that matter most. Research Innovations Inc. (RII) supports critical defense, intelligence, and cyber missions. RII's PRIISM Decision Advantage Platform is a Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) software product that provides mission-critical command, control, and decision support capabilities. PRIISM Joint Targeting Platform (JTP) rapidly accelerates the planning and dynamic execution of fires for both sovereign and coalition use cases. 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Second Front Systems
Oct 14th, 2025
Second Front Systems Appoints Mamie Cruse as First Chief Mission Officer

Second Front Systems appoints Mamie Cruse as first Chief Mission Officer. WILMINGTON, Del, October 14, 2025 /Business Wire/ - Second Front Systems (2F), a public-benefit software company powering software for the free world, today announced the appointment of Mamie Cruse as its first Chief Mission Officer, a new executive role that expands her leadership and influence across the company's mission-focused operations. As Executive Vice President of Mission Success, Cruse built and unified the teams that drive technology and integration partnerships, customer success, and delivery, ensuring commercial innovators and government users achieve measurable outcomes through Second Front's offerings. "Mamie has been instrumental in every phase of this company's growth," said Tyler Sweatt, CEO and Chairman of Second Front. "She embodies the initiative and accountability that define our culture - always the first to step forward and take ownership of the mission. Mamie is decisive, collaborative, and relentlessly focused on outcomes. I can't think of anyone better to be our first Chief Mission Officer." "I've had the privilege of working closely with Mamie and witnessing firsthand her commitment to both excellence and mission," said Martha McSally, Independent Board Director at Second Front. "She leads with integrity, clarity, and compassion, and I'm confident her leadership will continue to elevate Second Front's ability to deliver on its promise of secure innovation at speed." In her expanded role as Chief Mission Officer, Cruse will continue leading these functions while driving deeper alignment between customer impact, strategic partnerships, and organizational execution across the company. "At Second Front, mission isn't a department - it's our reason for existing," said Mamie Cruse, Chief Mission Officer of Second Front. "I'm honored to continue building on that purpose, helping our partners and customers accelerate mission outcomes and deliver impact where it matters most." Cruse's appointment reflects the company's continued investment in a leadership team intensely focused on scaling software access and ensuring successful outcomes that drive national security.

Second Front Systems
Sep 2nd, 2025
Second Front Systems Adds Former CIA CTO Nand Mulchandani to Board, Names CEO Tyler Sweatt as Chairman

WILMINGTON, DE, September 2, 2025 /Business Wire/ - Second Front Systems (2F), a public-benefit software company powering software for the free world, today announced two updates to its Board of Directors: Nand Mulchandani, former Chief Technology Officer of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), has joined as a Director, and CEO Tyler Sweatt has been appointed Chairman of the Board.

Second Front Systems
Jul 9th, 2025
Second Front Systems Named a Top National Security Company for Third Consecutive Year

Second Front Systems named a top national security company for third consecutive year.

Second Front Systems
Jun 4th, 2025
Second Front Systems Partners with Cohere to Accelerate Secure AI Deployment for National Security

Wilmington, DE - June 04, 2025 - Second Front Systems (2F), a public-benefit software company focused on facilitating the delivery of mission-critical software solutions, today announced a new partnership with Cohere, the leading security-first enterprise AI company.

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