Contract Technical Recruiter

Second Front Systems; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Front Systems is looking for a Contract Technical Recruiter to drive recruiting for technical roles in a mission-driven environment. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to shape the future of recruiting in the defense sector, focusing on innovative solutions for national security. Ideal candidates will have experience in technical recruiting and a strong understanding of the nuances of cleared candidate pipelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in defense tech, cybersecurity, or government-facing SaaS.
• Understanding of clearance levels (e.g., TS/SCI, Secret).
• Proactive and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles in DevSecOps and cybersecurity.
• Partner with leadership to shape role definitions and sourcing strategies.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience reflecting the company's mission.

Skills

Technical Recruiting

Sourcing Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Organizational Skills

Education

3–5 years of experience in technical recruiting

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Ashby ATS

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking an ambitious and visionary Contract Technical Recruiter to support 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 recruiting 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,

This is a fully remote, hourly or project-based contract role (1099), reporting to the Director of People & Talent.

Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles in DevSecOps, secure platform infrastructure, cybersecurity, and engineering positions requiring security clearance.
• Partner with engineering and product leadership to shape role definitions, sourcing strategies, and structured interview processes.
• Proactively source and engage passive candidates with experience in government contracting, cleared environments, and dual-use technologies.
• Screen candidates for technical and clearance qualifications, cultural alignment, and mission motivation.
• Maintain data integrity, track metrics, and report progress through our ATS (Ashby.)
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience that reflects 2F’s mission, culture, and standards.
• Contribute to process improvements, interview training, and employer branding within defense and security hiring channels.

Skills You’ll Bring to the Team

• 3–5 years of experience in technical recruiting, ideally within a defense tech, cybersecurity, or government-facing SaaS company.
• Proven success sourcing for DevSecOps, cloud infrastructure, platform, and/or cybersecurity engineering roles.
• Solid understanding of clearance levels (e.g., TS/SCI, Secret) and the nuances of cleared candidate pipelines.
• Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, and other advanced tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, mission-driven startup.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting defense primes, VC-backed dual-use startups, or government software vendors.
• Working knowledge of modern infrastructure technologies such as Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS GovCloud, and CI/CD tooling.
• Prior experience as a contract recruiter in a high-growth startup environment.
• Strong interest in national security, secure software, or public-sector innovation.
• Prior use of Ashby or other modern ATS platforms.

Engagement Details

• Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
• Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
• Hours: Flexible, depending on need and availability
• Duration: 3–6 months with potential for extension

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.