{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4f1dd2a65b03cf6225b06fb9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4f1dd2a65b03cf6225b06fb9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4f1dd2a65b03cf6225b06fb9","title":"Forward Deployed Engineer - Security Clearance Required","description":"About Virtru:\nWhile the rest of the security industry obsesses over locking data down to prevent it from being lost or stolen, we're doing something fundamentally different at Virtru. We're setting data free so that you can intentionally share it with others, but without sacrificing security, privacy, or control.\nWe've created both a suite of powerful data protection applications and an open platform that's sparking an ecosystem of innovation. Through the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard, we're not just protecting data; we're creating a new paradigm where security enables sharing rather than preventing it.\nThink of us as the Android of data protection: a robust platform with an open core that developers and partners can build upon, coupled with our own best-in-class applications that showcase what's possible when you reimagine security from the ground up.\nBacked by Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global, we're helping Fortune 500 companies and government agencies discover that true data security means having the freedom to share, collaborate, and innovate — without compromise.\nCompensation Range: $190,000 - 240,000 Base\nAs a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Virtru, you will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvements in observability, performance, and reliability across our platform infrastructure. Your mission will be to enhance the operational excellence of our systems, making a significant impact on data privacy and security initiatives within the federal government sector.\nKey Responsibilities:\nMonitor platform and containerized applications to ensure optimal performance and availability.\nIdentify and mitigate performance and availability risks and issues in real-time.\nContribute to the development and optimization of core platform functions to establish a robust infrastructure.\nCollaborate closely with internal teams and government clients on a daily basis.\nRequirements:\nActive U.S. TS/SCI Clearance required, w/ Full Scope preferred\nMinimum of 5+ years of experience as a cloud engineer, demonstrating a strong understanding of SRE principles for highly scalable and reliable systems.\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.\nProficiency in DevSecOps practices, with experience in source code repositories and CI/CD pipeline solutions such as Team Foundation Server/Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, and GitHub.\nExpertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and best practices for managing cloud infrastructure.\nFamiliarity with containerization, Kubernetes (k8s) and orchestration tooling such as OpenShift, Rancher, and Helm.\nAbility to excel both independently and as part of a collaborative team.\nEffective communication and collaboration skills with the on-site customer and the support team.\nWillingness to work onsite 3-5 days per week in Columbia, MD.\nApplication:\nIf you are an experienced engineer with a passion for driving excellence in data privacy and security, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Virtru. Join us in our mission to redefine data protection standards and create a brighter future for digital privacy.\nVirtruvian qualities that will set you up for success:\nThinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence\nStrong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset\nAble to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve\nComfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc.\nPerks & Benefits:\nAt Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as…\nA Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take a minimum of 25 days off annually (in addition to 12 federal holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge.\nA $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow.\nHome-Office Stipend to help make your office space more comfortable and productive.\nInternal mobility options for those interested in exploring their skills in other areas of the business\nFrequent company-sponsored Team Celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social!\nAccess to an Employee Assistance Program.\nAccess to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs.\nA high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first.\nIn addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DE&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority. The Council also hosts a range of events throughout the year focused on the continual education of our teammates on social justice issues, current events, and marginalized cultures and communities.\nAdditional perks include:\nCompetitive compensation\nGenerous parental, medical, and bereavement policies\nUncapped commissions for Sales roles\n401K contribution and stock options\nFull medical, dental, and vision benefits\nNew Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes\nStructured semi-annual 360° performance reviews\nTransparency is at the core of how we operate and everything we do!\nThere are plenty of opportunities to connect with the team in person throughout the year, both in and out of the office, whether they be team-specific or company-wide celebrations and events.\nVirtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.","company":"Virtru","rawCompany":"virtru","city":"Honolulu","state":"HI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-11T19:36:22.662Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Forward Deployed Engineer - Security Clearance Required","description":"About Virtru:\nWhile the rest of the security industry obsesses over locking data down to prevent it from being lost or stolen, we're doing something fundamentally different at Virtru. We're setting data free so that you can intentionally share it with others, but without sacrificing security, privacy, or control.\nWe've created both a suite of powerful data protection applications and an open platform that's sparking an ecosystem of innovation. Through the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard, we're not just protecting data; we're creating a new paradigm where security enables sharing rather than preventing it.\nThink of us as the Android of data protection: a robust platform with an open core that developers and partners can build upon, coupled with our own best-in-class applications that showcase what's possible when you reimagine security from the ground up.\nBacked by Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global, we're helping Fortune 500 companies and government agencies discover that true data security means having the freedom to share, collaborate, and innovate — without compromise.\nCompensation Range: $190,000 - 240,000 Base\nAs a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Virtru, you will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvements in observability, performance, and reliability across our platform infrastructure. Your mission will be to enhance the operational excellence of our systems, making a significant impact on data privacy and security initiatives within the federal government sector.\nKey Responsibilities:\nMonitor platform and containerized applications to ensure optimal performance and availability.\nIdentify and mitigate performance and availability risks and issues in real-time.\nContribute to the development and optimization of core platform functions to establish a robust infrastructure.\nCollaborate closely with internal teams and government clients on a daily basis.\nRequirements:\nActive U.S. TS/SCI Clearance required, w/ Full Scope preferred\nMinimum of 5+ years of experience as a cloud engineer, demonstrating a strong understanding of SRE principles for highly scalable and reliable systems.\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.\nProficiency in DevSecOps practices, with experience in source code repositories and CI/CD pipeline solutions such as Team Foundation Server/Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, and GitHub.\nExpertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and best practices for managing cloud infrastructure.\nFamiliarity with containerization, Kubernetes (k8s) and orchestration tooling such as OpenShift, Rancher, and Helm.\nAbility to excel both independently and as part of a collaborative team.\nEffective communication and collaboration skills with the on-site customer and the support team.\nWillingness to work onsite 3-5 days per week in Columbia, MD.\nApplication:\nIf you are an experienced engineer with a passion for driving excellence in data privacy and security, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Virtru. Join us in our mission to redefine data protection standards and create a brighter future for digital privacy.\nVirtruvian qualities that will set you up for success:\nThinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence\nStrong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset\nAble to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve\nComfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc.\nPerks & Benefits:\nAt Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as…\nA Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take a minimum of 25 days off annually (in addition to 12 federal holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge.\nA $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow.\nHome-Office Stipend to help make your office space more comfortable and productive.\nInternal mobility options for those interested in exploring their skills in other areas of the business\nFrequent company-sponsored Team Celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social!\nAccess to an Employee Assistance Program.\nAccess to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs.\nA high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first.\nIn addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DE&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority. The Council also hosts a range of events throughout the year focused on the continual education of our teammates on social justice issues, current events, and marginalized cultures and communities.\nAdditional perks include:\nCompetitive compensation\nGenerous parental, medical, and bereavement policies\nUncapped commissions for Sales roles\n401K contribution and stock options\nFull medical, dental, and vision benefits\nNew Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes\nStructured semi-annual 360° performance reviews\nTransparency is at the core of how we operate and everything we do!\nThere are plenty of opportunities to connect with the team in person throughout the year, both in and out of the office, whether they be team-specific or company-wide celebrations and events.\nVirtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.","datePosted":"2026-05-11T19:36:22.662Z","dateModified":"2026-05-11T19:36:22.662Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Virtru","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Honolulu","addressRegion":"HI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"4f1dd2a65b03cf6225b06fb9"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4f1dd2a65b03cf6225b06fb9"}}