Technical Recruiter

Second Front Systems•Washington, DC

9d•$120,000 - $145,000•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Strong structural understanding of the defense technology, SaaS, PaaS, or GovTech landscape, with a clear familiarity of companies operating within the regulated cloud space.
Advanced capability to map talent landscapes, build cold-outreach messaging that converts, and maintain healthy pipelines.
Exceptional communication, consultation, and negotiation skills; a proven ability to manage complex closing loops and advise senior leaders.
Hands-on experience using modern recruitment platforms (Ashby, Lever, or Greenhouse) and advanced sourcing tools.
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.
Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, building compelling employer brand messaging, and scaling talent platforms.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.