Solutions Engineer

about the role

second front systems (2f) is seeking a motivated solutions engineer (se) to join our mission‑driven team. We are a fast‑growing entrepreneurial company working at the convergence of technology and national security. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting the deployment and scale of our game warden platform — an industry‑leading tool accelerating the secure adoption of mission‑critical saas solutions for the u.s. Government.

the solutions engineer will represent 2f as a technical subject matter expert (sme) during customer and market‑facing engagements, partnering across sales, marketing, product, mission success, and government engagement. You will drive technical conversations with ceos, ctos, engineering directors, and software engineers, inspiring confidence in our team and products throughout the sales process.

note: this role requires u.s. Citizenship due to government contract requirements. Additionally, candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring hubs:

• dc/maryland/virginia
• raleigh/durham/chapel hill, nc
• denver/colorado springs, co
• dallas/fort worth, tx

as a solutions engineer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to customers and an enabler for our growth team. Specific responsibilities include:

• partnering with account executives on pre‑sales efforts, owning the technical aspects of the pipeline.
• leading introduction calls, technical sales presentations, product demos, rfp/rfi responses, and architecture workshops.
• assessing customer application compatibility with game warden (2f’s platform‑as‑a‑service).
• developing in‑depth technical knowledge of 2f products and serving as an sme internally and externally.
• tracking customer feedback and collaborating with product teams to align roadmaps with demand signals.
• creating technical marketing content (blogs, posts, etc.) to drive business development.
• engaging in customer conversations on cloud, devsecops, cybersecurity, and compliance topics.

• excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to adapt to different audiences.
• 3+ years’ experience in customer‑facing sales, success, or engineering roles.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with aws, gcp, or azure (certified or eager to become certified).
• 3–5 years of technical experience (e.g., software engineer, sales engineer, technical pm) with strong problem‑solving skills.
• 1+ years of software development experience, preferably full‑stack web development.
• ability to remain composed in critical situations and communicate clearly.
• strong collaboration skills in a remote environment.
• ability to travel up to 25%.

preferred:

• active security clearance or ability to obtain secret clearance.
• knowledge/certifications in cybersecurity.
• prior national security experience.
• startup experience; adaptability in fast‑changing environments.
• familiarity with devsecops tools and practices.
• comptia security+ or aws solutions architect (or equivalent).

• cloud: aws & gcp
• platform: kubernetes, docker, helm, eks, istio, grafana
• full stack: html, css, java script (react & angular), spring, python, go
• databases: mysql, amazon aurora, postgresql, dynamodb
• ci/cd: jenkins, gitlab ci, argocd

tools: git, gitlab, confluence

the expected base salary range for this role is $125,000– $150,000. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, level, and geographic location. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and equity grants as part of the total compensation package.

success at 2f looks like:

viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth

having a bias toward action and tangible, measurable results

striving to be both compassionate and direct with your feedback

being team‑oriented and inclusive with your actions

this is a full‑time role. As a public benefit corporation, we’re a team of purpose‑driven trailblazers transforming the future of u.s. National security. We hire the best to do their best and, as such, we are committed to providing the perks and benefits you need to be successful—both in‑ and outside the workplace.

we offer you:

competitive salary

100% healthcare, vision, and dental coverage

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