Forward Deployed Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Forward Deployed Engineer (Cybersecurity): Deploying, integrating, and operationalizing the Kovr AI Platform within enterprise and federal environments with an accent on DevSecOps toolchains, compliance automation, and classified system support. Focus on building robust integrations, automating evidence collection for frameworks like FedRAMP/RMF, and serving as the technical bridge between customers and internal engineering teams.

Location: Must be based in or able to work on-site in Fort Meade, MD

Salary: $180,000 – $260,000

Company

hirify.global is a leading cloud and cybersecurity services firm specializing in regulatory compliance, risk analytics, and advanced technical solutions for federal and Fortune 500 clients.

What you will do

• Deploy and configure the Kovr AI Platform across cloud, hybrid, and classified environments.
• Build and maintain integrations with customer DevSecOps toolchains and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop automation for continuous monitoring, evidence collection, and RMF authorization processes.
• Write infrastructure-as-code and scripts to provision platform components.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues across data ingestion and performance.
• Serve as the primary technical bridge between customers and the internal engineering team.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required.
• 5+ years of software, systems, or DevOps engineering experience in enterprise or federal environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, GCP).
• Strong proficiency in containerization (Kubernetes, Helm) and IaC (Terraform, ArgoCD).
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or Bash for automation and integration.
• Working knowledge of compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, RMF, CMMC).

Nice to have

• Familiarity with LLM integration, prompt engineering, and RAG architectures.
• Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer).
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K plan with a 4% company match.
• Company-paid short-term/long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
• Flex time off and eleven paid holidays.
• Training stipends, certification reimbursements, and access to 30,000+ online courses.