Forward Deployed Engineer - Security Clearance Required

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Virtru

Compensation

$180,000 - $230,000/year

Fort Meade, MD - Onsite

On-site

Posted April 16, 2026

Job Description

About Virtru:

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 at Virtru. We'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.

Compensation:

$180,000-$230,000 base salary + variable compensation

Active U.S. TS Clearance required, w/polygraph

Willingness to work onsite and travel to meet mission requirements.

Team & Position Details:

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.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

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

Skills that will help you thrive in this role:

Minimum of 3+ 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 DevSecOps practices, with experience in source code repositories and CI/CD pipeline solutions such as Team Foundation Server/Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, and GitHub.
Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and best practices for managing cloud infrastructure.
Familiarity with containerization, Kubernetes (k8s) and orchestration tooling such as OpenShift, Rancher, and Helm.
Ability to excel both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Effective communication and collaboration skills with the on-site customer and the support team.

Virtruvian qualities that will set you up for success:

Thinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence
Strong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset
Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve
Comfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email,

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