Keeper Security, Inc. · 16 hours ago
Senior Software Systems Engineer, Federal Platforms
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expKeeper Security, Inc. is a leading cybersecurity software company that protects thousands of organizations and millions of people in more than 150 countries. As a Senior Software Systems Engineer, you will support the design and operation of Keeper’s platform within federal environments, focusing on adapting and debugging software to meet stringent federal requirements.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityIdentity ManagementSecuritySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyze and understand existing Java-based backend services to support federal deployments
Adapt Keeper software to operate correctly in air-gapped or isolated environments
Debug application behavior across constrained systems, including limited networking and restricted dependencies
Collaborate with backend, security, and DevOps teams to resolve environment-specific issues
Validate platform behavior under federal constraints related to security, availability, and compliance
Assist with configuration, packaging, and deployment adaptations required for .GOV environments
Support investigation and resolution of complex issues related to system behavior, dependencies, or configuration drift
Contribute documentation and runbooks that enable repeatable, reliable federal deployments
Act as a senior technical resource for questions related to software behavior, deployment constraints, and system interactions in regulated environments
Assist with documentation, evidence collection, and remediation activities supporting ATO (Authority to Operate) processes
Qualification
Required
6+ years of professional experience in software engineering or systems-focused engineering roles
Experience running Kubernetes in high-compliance environments
Strong ability to read, understand, and reason about Java backend code, even if not writing large new features
Solid understanding of backend application architecture, services, and APIs
Experience debugging software behavior across Linux-based systems
Familiarity with how software behaves under constrained or restricted environments
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to collaborate across engineering, security, and operations teams
Comfort working in regulated or compliance-driven environments
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Due to the role's involvement in restricted government environments, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen
Preferred
Experience supporting federal, GovCloud, or air-gapped deployments
Familiarity with FedRAMP, DoD, or other regulated environments from an engineering perspective
Experience working on platform adaptation, deployment hardening, or environment-specific software behavior
Understanding of security-focused software systems such as PAM, identity, or access control platforms
Ability to read and reason about infrastructure or deployment tooling without owning full DevOps pipelines
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision (Inclusive of domestic partnerships)
Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life
Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401k (Roth/Traditional)
A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc)
Above market annual bonuses
Company
Keeper Security, Inc.
Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for millions of individuals and thousands of organizations globally.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$60.25MKey Investors
Summit PartnersInsight Partners
2023-05-09Private Equity
2020-08-13Private Equity· $60M
2011-01-01Seed· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Darren Guccione
Co-founder and CEO
Craig Lurey
CTO, Co-founder
Recent News
Computer Weekly
2026-02-03
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