Technical Recruiter

About the Role

Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking an ambitious, highly autonomous, Technical Recruiter 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 technical talent architecture of a company that is redefining how 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 recruitment 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 high-impact talent acquisition, we want to hear from you.

As a Technical Recruiter, you will act as a trusted talent partner to our leaders, scaling our teams by hunting elite talent, educating hiring managers on market intelligence, and driving an optimized lifecycle recruitment process. You will navigate the ambiguity of a fast-growing startup, partner deeply with executive stakeholders, and strategically source niche candidates in exceptionally competitive talent markets.

Note: Many positions at 2F require U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements.

What You’ll Do

Partner with hiring managers to define and execute recruitment strategies for mission-critical roles, including engineering, customer success, and go-to-market teams.
Manage a full-cycle recruiting process, sourcing top-tier technical and non-technical talent for our B2B SaaS and federal software platforms.
Drive outbound sourcing campaigns to build diverse pipelines for niche, specialized technology roles that are pivotal to national security missions.
Act as a talent advisor to senior leadership, providing market intelligence, compensation benchmarking, and guidance on competitive hiring landscapes.
Ensure an exceptional and transparent candidate experience that reflects our company culture and mission.
Manage the end-to-end operational flow, from intake meetings to offer negotiations, ensuring efficiency and high-quality hiring outcomes.

Skills You’ll Bring to Our Team

Experience: 5–8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a proven track record of success operating within a high-growth venture-backed startup or modern B2B SaaS environment.
Industry Acumen: Strong structural understanding of the defense technology, SaaS, PaaS, or GovTech landscape, with a clear familiarity of companies operating within the regulated cloud space.
Deep Inbound/Outbound Sourcing: Advanced capability to map talent landscapes, build cold-outreach messaging that converts, and maintain healthy pipelines.
Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication, consultation, and negotiation skills; a proven ability to manage complex closing loops and advise senior leaders.
Operational Literacy: Hands-on experience using modern recruitment platforms (Ashby, Lever, or Greenhouse) and advanced sourcing tools.
Adaptability: A distinct ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, shifting recruitment priorities seamlessly as business needs scale across technical, customer, and program teams.
Recruitment Marketing: Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, building compelling employer brand messaging, and scaling talent platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

Have a strong interest in matters of national security.
Expert in Ashby ATS.
Technical Recruiter Certified.
Agile Scrum Certified.
Has recruited and grown roles and reqs in fast-paced startup environment

Success at 2F Looks Like:

Viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth
Having a bias toward action and tangible, measurable results
Striving to be both compassionate and direct with your feedback
Being team-oriented and inclusive with your actions

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this role is $120,000 – $145,000, with a 10% bonus. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and geographic location. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and equity grants.

Perks & Benefits

This is a full-time, salaried engagement. We recruit elite talent and empower them to excel, providing a comprehensive suite of advantages designed to support your professional impact and personal well-being.

Our commitment to you includes:

Competitive baseline compensation
Fully subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer match
Participation in our equity incentive program
Stipends for hardware and home office requirements
Dedicated annual professional growth budget
Flexible PTO policy and observance of federal holidays
Paid parental leave benefits
Fully remote, location-agnostic work environment
Employee referral incentive program

Explore further details on our careers page.

About Second Front

Second Front Systems is a public-benefit enterprise dedicated to equipping the free world with superior software capabilities. We eliminate operational friction to accelerate the secure development and deployment of critical technology across regulated networks. Discover more at secondfront.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, orientation, identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, as protected by law.

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