Platform Site Lead - Forward Deployed Engineer

Serve as the customer site lead providing technical platform engineering and infrastructure stability supporting high-complexity cyber operations. You will be responsible for live Linux system triage, identity management integration (Authentik), Go/Python development, Terraform infrastructure automation, Docker builds, network/routing debugging (WireGuard, packet analysis), and deploying emerging AI/LLM tooling directly into operational workflows. No two days are alike and you will be expected to learn new best practices weekly and do what is required to make mission happen.

Responsibilities

Serve as customer site lead providing technical platform engineering and infrastructure stability supporting high-complexity cyber operations; Live Linux system triage; Identity management integration (Authentik); Go/Python development; Terraform infrastructure automation; Docker builds; Network/routing debugging (WireGuard, packet analysis); Deploying emerging AI/LLM tooling directly into operational workflows; Serve as site lead representing Clarity and leading a multi-functional team; Lead a technical capability team and contribute to domain expertise; Guide technical practices, standards, and workforce development within a capability area; Provide technical leadership to engineers and specialists; Supervise experienced technical staff within a capability area

Requirements

Linux Systems & CLI Troubleshooting; Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / HCL); Go & Python Systems Development; Networking & Packet Analysis (TCP/IP, Routing, WireGuard); Containerization & CI/CD (Docker, GitLab); University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience; Minimum 10 years of relevant experience

Nice to have

Technical team management; Security engineering fundamentals (PKI, x509 certificates, least privilege, threat modeling); Reverse engineering / vulnerability research basics (debuggers, disassemblers, binary tracing); Kubernetes cluster deployment and pod networking; Distributed system resilience (retries, idempotency, failure domain handling); Automated testing harnesses (integration, regression, and system harness development)

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses; Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan with company match; Substantial paid time off and holidays; Flexible work arrangements where possible; Range of income protection benefits