Forward Deployed Engineer - Security Clearance Required

Forward Deployed Engineer - Security Clearance Required

United Kingdom

While the rest of the security industry obsesses over locking data down to prevent it from being lost or stolen, we’re doing something fundamentally different ’re setting data free so that you can intentionally share it with others, but without sacrificing security, privacy, or control.

We’ve created both a suite of powerful data protection applications and an open platform that’s sparking an ecosystem of innovation. Through the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard, we’re not just protecting data; we’re creating a new paradigm where security enables sharing rather than preventing it.

Think of us as the Android of data protection: a robust platform with an open core that developers and partners can build upon, coupled with our own best‑in‑class applications that showcase what’s possible when you reimagine security from the ground up.

Backed by Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global, we’re helping Fortune 500 companies and government agencies discover that true data security means having the freedom to share, collaborate, and innovate — without compromise.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Virtru, you will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvements in observability, performance, and reliability across our platform infrastructure. Your mission will be to enhance the operational excellence of our systems, making a significant impact on data privacy and security initiatives within the federal government sector.

• Deploy and configure Virtru’s Data Security Platform (DSP) in customer and partner environments
• Lead technical integration projects with government agencies to ensure successful adoption of data protection solutions
• Collaborate with customer technical teams to customize and optimize DSP implementations for specific use cases
• Provide technical guidance and support during the deployment phase of customer engagements
• Work directly with government clients to troubleshoot integration challenges and ensure project success
• Document deployment processes and create technical guides for customer teams
• Willingness to work onsite and travel to meet mission requirements

• Active SC Clearance required, DV preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a deployment engineer or solutions engineer, with expertise in customer‑facing technical implementations and system integrations in government environments
• Proficiency in Dev Sec Ops  practices, with experience in source code repositories and CI/CD pipeline solutions such as Team Foundation Server/Azure Dev Ops, Bitbucket, and Git Hub
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and best practices for managing cloud infrastructure
• Familiarity with containerization, Kubernetes (k8s) and orchestration tooling such as Open Shift, Rancher, and Helm
• Ability to excel both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with on‑site customers and the support team

• Flexible PTO policy – encouraged to take a minimum of 28 days off annually (in addition to paid public United Kingdom holidays)
• $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend
• Home‑Office Stipend
• Internal mobility options
• Team celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Headspace mental health app
• High degree of flexibility for personal emergencies
• Competitive compensation
• Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies
• Uncapped commissions for sales roles
• Pension plan and stock options
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes
• Structured semi‑annual 360° performance reviews
• Transparent operational culture

Virtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.

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