United Kingdom Hybrid Employment

Second Front Systems is hiring a Senior Platform Engineer (United Kingdom)

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy scalable, secure cloud systems using Kubernetes and Pulumi with Go, aligned with UK government and Ministry of Defence security standards
  • Support security operations for Game Warden in isolated and classified networks, collaborating with government and security teams
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines that embed security practices across the development lifecycle
  • Operate and integrate SIEM and security tools to ensure system visibility and regulatory compliance
  • Create, maintain, and troubleshoot microservices in Go, prioritizing performance, security, and modular design
  • Partner across teams to evaluate infrastructure needs, set priorities, and advance product goals in an Agile setting
  • Produce comprehensive documentation for systems and processes to support secure, auditable, and repeatable deployments
  • Engage directly with UK defence and government entities to deliver secure cloud infrastructure meeting accreditation requirements
  • Support research and development to enhance platform functionality in disconnected and secure environments
  • Serve as a senior technical advisor shaping UK DevSecOps strategy and infrastructure standards

Benefits

  • Competitive salary aligned with UK market rates
  • Private healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Pension plan with employer contributions
  • Wellness support including fitness and mental health resources
  • Equity-based incentive program
  • Stipend for technology and home office setup
  • Annual budget for professional growth and training
  • Flexible paid time off in addition to UK public holidays
  • Enhanced leave policy for new parents
  • Remote-first work model with travel cost reimbursement
  • Bonus program for employee referrals

Compensation

Competitive salary benchmarked to UK market

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — United Kingdom

Team

Remote-first team with frequent collaboration across technical, security, and government partner groups in fast-paced, classified environments

Security Clearance Requirement

Applicants must hold or be eligible for Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. UK nationality or qualifying dual nationality is required, along with sufficient UK residency history. Active DV clearance is strongly preferred. Clearance eligibility is mandatory due to work in classified and air-gapped environments.

Location

Primarily remote within the UK, with regular travel to customer and partner sites such as Northwood and Corsham Defence Campus. Occasional visits to other UK government locations are required. On-site presence is necessary for work in accredited, classified facilities.

Success at 2F Looks Like

  • Treating challenges as opportunities for growth
  • Prioritizing action and delivering measurable outcomes
  • Providing feedback that is both empathetic and direct
  • Acting in a way that is inclusive and team-focused

UK Employment Information

  • Employer is committed to equal opportunity and inclusion under the Equality Act 2010, welcoming applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
  • Due to DV clearance requirements, candidates must be UK nationals or hold qualifying dual nationality with sufficient UK residency history
  • Sponsorship is not provided for this role
  • Position is full-time and permanent
  • Salary details will be discussed during recruitment
  • Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions

Not available

Required Skills
DevSecOpsKubernetesDockerGoGitLabGoogle WorkspaceSlack
About company
Second Front Systems

We’re a public-benefit, venture-backed company delivering mission-critical software to the world’s democracies.

Our mission is to strengthen global security by accelerating access to emerging technologies, ensuring a strategic advantage for the U.S. and our allies. We simplify and accelerate every step of the software development and delivery process, including compliance, accreditation, and deployment for government and commercial sectors.

  • Trusted by leading software providers and government agencies worldwide
  • Specializes in secure development, FedRAMP and DoD accreditation, and government cloud hosting
  • Offers solutions for commercial, government, and international markets
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Job Details
Department Engineering Leadership
Category infrastructure
Posted 18 days ago