Associate Forward Deployed Engineer
About The Position
We're seeking a motivated Associate Forward Deployed Engineer to serve as a technical face to our users at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. This is a customer-facing position where your communication skills matter just as much as your technical chops. You'll be an on-the-ground technical expert for our customers; troubleshooting system issues, supporting production deployments, and building trusted relationships with the people who depend on our technology every day. This is an ideal launchpad for a recent graduate who wants to grow fast in a real-world engineering environment, work closely with senior engineers, and make an immediate impact on mission-critical systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field (completed within the last year, or graduating by summer 2026)
- Foundational understanding of software engineering principles and practices gained through coursework, internships, capstone projects, or personal projects
- Exposure to containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) through coursework, labs, internships, or self-directed learning
- Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
- Demonstrated experience working on a team — whether through sports, internships, academic group projects, hackathons, open-source contributions, or extracurricular technical teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a natural ability to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Outgoing, personable demeanor with a genuine interest in customer-facing work
- Willingness to relocate to Oahu, Hawaii for full-time onsite work at Schofield Barracks
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
- Must possess a valid, active US passport with at least six months validity beyond intended period of employment to facilitate international travel and meet security requirements for government contracts
Nice To Haves
- Experience in software engineering, DevOps, or IT operations through coursework, internships, capstone projects, or personal projects
- Coursework or project experience with Linux environments
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) through coursework, personal projects, or certifications
- Interest in serving the Department of Defense (DoD) or federal government mission
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals, scripting, or automation tools
- Involvement in technical clubs, competition teams, or veteran/military-affiliated student organizations
Responsibilities
- Deploy, maintain, and support containerized applications in Kubernetes environments
- Provide technical support for CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration platforms
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues across diverse technology stacks by troubleshooting and debugging production systems at the system level, ensuring maximum uptime and performance
- Collaborate with backend engineering teams to implement solutions and improvements
- Support operational deployments and maintain system reliability in production environments
- Interface directly with customer stakeholders in secure environments making strong interpersonal and communication skills essential
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary
- Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) and company match
- Take-as-you-need PTO + 11 paid holidays
- Education & training benefits
- Generous referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
