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About the role:We're seeking a talented Forward Deployed Engineer to serve as the technical face of our organization at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. This role combines deep engineering expertise with strong interpersonal skills to support mission-critical production systems in a forward-deployed environment. You'll be the go-to technical expert for our customers, troubleshooting complex system issues and ensuring operational excellence.
What You'll Do: - Serve as the primary technical liaison between our engineering teams and forward-deployed customers
- Troubleshoot and debug production systems at the system level, ensuring maximum uptime and performance
- Deploy, maintain, and support containerized applications in Kubernetes environments
- Provide expert-level technical support for CICD pipelines and container orchestration platforms
- Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across diverse technology stacks
- Collaborate with backend engineering teams to implement solutions and improvements
- Support operational deployments and maintain system reliability in production environments
- Interface directly with customer stakeholders in secure environments
Required Qualifications- Strong engineering background with proven experience deploying and supporting production systems
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles and practices
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes debugging and troubleshooting
- Expertise in CICD tools and methodologies
- Demonstrated ability in system-level debugging across multiple platforms
- Broad technical knowledge spanning various technologies and architectures
- Excellent communication skills with ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Outgoing personality with strong customer-facing capabilities
Desired Qualifications- Prior experience working in SCIF environments or with cleared customers
- Previous INDOPACOM experience or familiarity with the region
- Kubernetes certifications (CKA - Certified Kubernetes Administrator or CKAD - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer)
- Experience with OpenShift or other Kubernetes distributions
- Background supporting DoD or federal government customers
- Familiarity with containerization technologies and cloud-native architectures
Clearance Requirements:- Active Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Work Type: - Onsite at Schofield Barracks daily
- May require up to 30% travel to both CONUS and OCONUS locations (Must possess a valid, active US passport with at least six months validity beyond intended period of employment to facilitate international travel and meet security requirements for government contracts.)
Salary Range:
- $160,000 - $220,000
- The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities
What we will offer you: - Highly competitive salary
- Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) and company match
- Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
- Education & training benefits
- Generous Referral Bonuses
- And More!
