Senior Solutions Architect

Second Front Systems • Washington, DC

38d • Remote

About The Position

Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking an ambitious and motivated Senior Solutions Architect (SA) 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. 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 technical adoption and scaling of our revolutionary Game Warden platform—an industry-leading tool accelerating the secure adoption of mission-critical SaaS solutions for the U.S. government. We are growing quickly and need an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to play a key role in helping to secure future growth and partnership initiatives. The SA will represent 2F as a technical SME during customer-facing engagements and collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product, customer success, business development, and government engagement teams.

Requirements

• Self-starter who can thrive independently and in team settings
• Strong client-facing experience, ideally within the Defense Industrial Base (partnerships, or customer success)
• Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure (certified or eager to certify)
• Senior-level experience in technical roles (software engineering, sales engineering, technical product management) with proven problem-solving skills
• Hands-on software development, networking, or DevOps experience with cloud technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in high-pressure environments

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a federal/government-facing solutions architect role
• Strong track record supporting complex enterprise SaaS customers
• Experience communicating and influencing at all levels of an organization
• Cybersecurity knowledge or certifications (e.g., Security+)
• Familiarity with 2F’s tech stack: AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Istio, Git, GitLab, Terraform, relational databases
• Knowledge of DevSecOps tools and practices
• Active Security Clearance (TS/SCI)
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the Mission Success team, owning technical aspects of direct customer engagements
• Participate in go-to-market efforts including customer calls, technical presentations, upsell opportunities, product demos, architecture design sessions, and technical workshops
• Develop in-depth technical knowledge of Second Front products and represent 2F internally and externally as a trusted SME
• Track customer feedback and engage with product teams to align roadmaps with demand signals
• Support business development efforts by developing/reviewing marketing content (blogs, posts, technical documentation)

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage
• 401(k) + 3% company contribution
• Equity incentive plan
• Tech + office supplies stipend
• Annual professional development stipend
• Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off
• Parental leave
• Work from anywhere
• Referral Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed