Contract Technical Recruiter, Second Front Systems

• 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

Desirable

• 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
• 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
• Duration: 3–6 months with potential for extension