[Remote] Federal Forward Deployed Software Engineer (Active Secret Clearance Required)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. iboss is a leading AI-powered Zero Trust SASE platform trusted by enterprises and U.S. government agencies. They are seeking a Federal Forward Deployed Software Engineer to work directly within federal environments, bridging the gap between engineering and customer needs while ensuring mission success.
Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, and integrate the iboss platform within classified and unclassified federal government environments
- Develop and customize Java-based software solutions to meet agency-specific technical requirements and mission needs
- Collaborate directly with government IT teams, program managers, and security officers to ensure seamless platform integration with existing federal infrastructure
- Build and maintain integrations with agency systems including SIEMs, SOARs, identity providers, and other security tools
- Design and develop Java-based components, APIs, and integrations tailored to federal customer environments
- Write clean, secure, well-documented code in accordance with federal security standards (NIST, FedRAMP, DISA STIGs)
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues at the code level in production government environments
- Contribute enhancements and federal-specific requirements back to the core iboss engineering team
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned federal agency accounts
- Conduct technical workshops, training sessions, and architecture reviews with agency stakeholders
- Translate complex government requirements into actionable engineering tasks and solutions
- Provide expert-level guidance on Zero Trust architecture, network security, and cloud security best practices within federal frameworks (NIST 800-207, CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model)
- Partner with iboss's core engineering, product, and customer success teams to relay federal customer needs and drive roadmap prioritization
- Work closely with the federal sales and solutions engineering teams to support pre- and post-sale technical activities
- Document solutions, configurations, and custom development for knowledge sharing across the organization
Skills
- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (required; TS/SCI strongly preferred)
- 5+ years of professional software development experience with Java as the primary language
- U.S. citizenship required
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals — TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SSL/TLS, proxies, and firewalls
- Experience deploying and integrating software within U.S. federal government or Department of Defense environments
- Familiarity with federal security frameworks including FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-207, and DISA STIGs
- Proficiency with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
- Experience with Linux/Unix-based systems
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills in live production environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical government stakeholders
- Experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), CASB, or SASE platforms
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or Google Cloud for Government
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
- Additional programming languages such as Python, Go, or C++
- Experience with SIEM/SOAR integrations (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, etc.)
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or AWS Certified Security Specialty
- Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions
Benefits
- Competitive base salary + performance bonus
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Professional development and certification reimbursement
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