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Forward Deployed Engineer - Security Clearance Required

Forward Deployed Engineer - Security Clearance Required

VirtruDurban North, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
28 days ago
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Forward Deployed Engineer - Security Clearance Required

About Virtru :

Virtru is a leading data protection provider backed by some of the foremost venture capital firms in Silicon Valley and the Mid-Atlantic region, including Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global. Today, more than ever, data demands respect, and that’s why Virtru is committed to changing the rules for data privacy. At Virtru, we equip our customers to take granular control of their data—everywhere it’s shared—through end-to-end encryption for Google, Microsoft, and other data sharing platforms. Our market-leading portfolio of data encryption and privacy enhancing applications are remarkably easy to use, fast to implement, affordable for all, and built on the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard.

At Virtru, our motto is "Respect the people. Respect the data." Respecting data to us means keeping it secure and protected at all times across its entire lifecycle. We firmly believe that when you respect data, you’re demonstrating respect for the people who own that data.

Working at Virtru, you'll be inspired by colleagues who are passionate about the work they do. We are dedicated to creating an atmosphere that sparks creativity, connection, and professional growth while empowering each other to do our best work. We're building something special at Virtru. We hope you consider joining our team and helping us create a brighter future for data privacy.

Compensation Range : $190,000 - 240,000 Base

As 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.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor platform and containerized applications to ensure optimal performance and availability.
  • Identify and mitigate performance and availability risks and issues in real-time.
  • Contribute to the development and optimization of core platform functions to establish a robust infrastructure.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams and government clients on a daily basis.

Requirements

  • Active U.S. TS / SCI Clearance required
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a cloud engineer, demonstrating a strong understanding of SRE principles for highly scalable and reliable systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 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.
  • Willingness to work onsite 3-5 days per week in Columbia, MD.
  • Application

    If 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.

    Virtru values and wellbeing

  • Thinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence
  • Strong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset
  • Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve
  • Comfortable with asynchronous communication including Slack, email, Zoom, etc.
  • In 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.

    Additional perks include :

  • 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
  • Transparency is at the core of how we operate and everything we do!
  • Virtru 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.

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