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Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking an ambitious and visionary Engineering Manager 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 engineering 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. The Engineering Manager will lead a team of talented engineers building and scaling Game Warden, our flagship platform enabling secure software delivery to government environments. You will drive technical execution, mentor team members, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful outcomes aligned with 2F’s mission and goals.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and mentor a distributed team of engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Drive execution across key technical initiatives that enhance scalability, reliability, and performance of 2F’s core platforms
Partner closely with Product, Platform, and Security teams to define roadmaps, prioritize work, and deliver against milestones
Provide technical guidance and architectural oversight, ensuring alignment with best practices and compliance requirements
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into actionable engineering plans
Recruit, onboard, and develop top engineering talent in alignment with 2F’s mission, values, and culture
Contribute to the evolution of 2F’s engineering processes, tooling, and delivery frameworks as we scale toward Series D and beyond
Requirements:
6+ years of professional software engineering experience
2+ years managing or leading technical teams
Demonstrated success leading distributed teams in high-growth or startup environments
Deep understanding of modern software development practices, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
Strong technical acumen paired with strategic thinking and effective communication
Proven ability to balance execution, people leadership, and technical excellence
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance preferred
Nice to have:
Experience building and scaling SaaS or platform products within highly regulated or security-sensitive industries (e.g., defense, government, healthcare)
Familiarity with secure software development frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, SOC 2)
Prior experience with infrastructure-as-code, observability, and automation frameworks
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives in collaboration with Product, Security, and Operations
Strong understanding of agile methodologies and experience driving continuous improvement across teams
Active security clearance or previous work in cleared environments