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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # forward-deployed engineer - **Company:** Spear AI - **Location:** Silver Hill, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Bash Shell, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Linux, Github, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cloud Services, Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Pulumi, Okta, Grafana, SC Clearance, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Sentry, Bare Metal, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Software Coding, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Golang - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/meridian-forward-deployed-infrastructure-engineer-mid-level-suitland-md-hybrid-ts-sci-spear-ai-8993823 ## About the Role * Expert in Infrastructure as Code using Pulumi or Terraform. * Expert in Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Linux system administration, and Podman. * Experience deploying and managing containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and Podman. * Expert in CI/CD and DevSecOps, including GitLab CI/CD and GitHub Actions. * Proficiency in AWS and/or other cloud services. * Experience with scripting and automation using Bash, Python, Go, or TypeScript. * Proficiency with networking. * Familiar with cybersecurity compliance frameworks like CMMC, PCI, or SOC. * Familiar with Single Sign-on and Identity Providers (IdP) like Authentik and Keycloak. * Experience deploying to air-gapped environments. * Experience self-hosting on bare metal servers. * Active Secret clearance required Nice to have · Experience supporting classified DoD or Navy environments. · Experience deploying infrastructure into air-gapped environments. · Familiarity with observability tools such as OpenTelemetry, Sentry, or SigNoz. · Experience supporting edge computing, maritime systems, or sensor platforms. · Experience with AWS GovCloud or other secure cloud environments. · Experience working directly with government customers in operational environments. ## Description We're a small team wearing many hats, and you'd have a wide variety of responsibilities that include: * Design and implement cloud architecture. * Develop Infrastructure as Code using Pulumi. * Build and maintain GitLab CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines. * Continuously deploy to AWS cloud and air-gapped environments. * Monitor applications/services with OpenTelemetry, Sentry, and SigNoz. * Enforce CMMC compliance policies and rules. * Manage secrets and configuration. * Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot infrastructure within customer and air-gapped environments. * Support RHEL/Linux-based platforms using Kubernetes, Podman, Docker, and Helm in operational environments. * Partner directly with customer engineering teams to integrate, test, and resolve infrastructure issues. * Travel to customer sites as needed to support deployments, upgrades, and mission execution. ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 137 - AI'm not sure about this](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/485-dev-digest-137-ai-m-not-sure-about-this) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)