ABOUT THE ROLE
Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking an ambitious and visionary Federal Solutions Architect to join our mission-driven team. We are a dynamic, fast-growing entrepreneurial company at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and national security, committed to delivering transformative solutions that empower our nation’s defenders. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a company that is redefining the way software is delivered and secured in the defense sector.At 2F, we thrive on innovation and purpose, combining a startup’s agility with a clear mission to support national security.
You will be at the forefront of driving the sales strategy behind the deployment and scaling of our revolutionary Game Warden platform—an industry-leading tool that is accelerating the secure adoption of mission-critical SaaS solutions for the U.S. government. If you’re ready to contribute to a team that values ingenuity, collaboration, and impact, we want to hear from you.
Note:
This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements.
What You'll Do
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor to federal customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders throughout the sales and onboarding process.
- Partner closely with product and engineering to align technical capabilities with customer needs and market demands.
- Lead highly technical demos, proof of concepts (POCs), and solution design sessions—tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Provide expertise in federal compliance frameworks including ATO, FedRAMP, RMF, and support customers in navigating these requirements.
- Contribute to the development of technical collateral, white papers, and demo environments to enable sales and partner success.
- Support complex deployment scenarios involving Kubernetes, edge computing environments, and AWS cloud infrastructure.
- Act as a voice of the customer internally, surfacing technical challenges and requirements to inform the product roadmap.
- Maintain a pulse on the evolving DevSecOps, compliance, and defense tech landscapes to ensure 2F stays ahead of the curve.
Skills You’ll Bring to Our Team
- 5+ years of experience in a solutions architect, sales engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering role—preferably in a federal or defense tech environment.
- Strong technical background in cloud-native technologies including Kubernetes, AWS, containerization, and edge deployments.
- Demonstrated experience with federal compliance frameworks such as ATO, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53.
- Proven ability to lead technical demos and articulate complex concepts to both technical and executive-level stakeholders.
- A collaborative mindset with experience partnering cross-functionally across sales, product, and engineering.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-first attitude—comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
- Active security clearance (Secret or higher)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or federal civilian customers.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Pulumi or Terraform.
- Familiarity with CNCF tooling (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux, Helm, Tekton.)
- Experience with air-gapped or classified deployments, especially at the tactical edge.
- Previous experience working at an early-stage startup or in a dual-use tech environment.
- Ability to write technical documentation, solution briefs, and white papers for federal audiences.
- Understanding of modern DevSecOps pipelines and secure software delivery practices.
- Have a strong interest in matters of national security.
- Local to the Northern Virginia, DC, Maryland area.
You may not thrive here if...
- Need rigid structure
- Prefer process over progress
- Shy away from hard problems or bold conversations
- Just want a job—not a mission
$160,000 - $200,000 a yearThe base compensation range for this role is $160,000 to $200,000. Perks & BenefitsThis role is full time. As a public benefit corporation, we’re a team of purpose-driven trailblazers transforming the future of U.S. national security. We hire the best to do their best and, as such, we are committed to providing the perks and benefits you need to be successful—both in- and outside the workplace.We offer you:Competitive Salary100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage401(k) + 3% company contributionWellness perks (Fitness classes, mental health resources)Equity incentive planTech + office supplies stipendAnnual professional development stipendFlexible paid time off + federal holidays offParental leaveWork from anywhereReferral BonusVisit our careers page to learn more.Please note that all official communications will come from @secondfront.com email addresses.
If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent Second Front and are unsure of their authenticity, please do not provide any personal/financial information and contact us immediately at security@secondfront.com.If you believe you are the target of a scam in the US, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission at: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/. In Europe, please contact the European Anti-Fraud Office at: https://anti-fraud.ec.europa.eu/olaf-and-you/report-fraud_en
WHO WE ARE
At Second Front Systems (2F), we equip defense and national security professionals for long-term, continuous competition for access to emerging technologies. Founded by two former U.S. Marines with firsthand experience of the dangers outdated technology poses in combat, our team is dedicated to fast-tracking government access to disruptive, commercially-proven technology for U.S. national security missions. Our Game Warden product, a fully managed and compliant DevSecOps platform, accelerates the process for accrediting software as a service (SaaS) applications for government use.Learn how 2F can help you make an impact on national security missions at www.secondfront.com
ONE LAST THING…
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Apply for this job
