About the role:

Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking a motivated Security Technical Program Manager to support our team. We are a fast-growing entrepreneurial team working at the convergence of technology and national security. The work will be dynamic and wide-ranging and will support the Security, Product, Engineering, and Customer Experience teams as we deploy and scale our Game Warden platform.

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

What You’ll Do

As a Security Technical Program Manager you will be at the intersection of security and product development, driving alignment between security requirements and product roadmaps. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure security is a core element in our products from inception to release. You will serve as an advocate for security concerns, ensuring they are factored into product development decisions, while also translating product and business priorities to the security team. You will also ensure that security requirements are completed in a timely manner to align with product roadmap deliverable timelines.

Collaborate with product and development teams to identify potential security implications of new features and products early in the design phase. Proactively communicate potential security risks to cross-functional teams and drive mitigation strategies.
Champion security requirements during product planning to ensure they are integrated into future development efforts. Balance security needs with business and product objectives, ensuring that security risks are appropriately prioritized within the overall development pipeline.
Advocate for the security teams needs and priorities, ensuring they are aligned with product and business goals.
Help the security team navigate product constraints and timelines, ensuring the most critical security initiatives are tackled first.
Translate product and business priorities into actionable security requirements, ensuring the security team has a clear understanding of product timelines and goals.
Lead and manage security-related programs, ensuring security features are developed and released on time and within scope. Monitor the progress of security initiatives and drive corrective actions when needed to keep the program on track.
Work with product teams to conduct risk assessments and threat modeling for new product features and launches. Ensure the timely identification, communication, and resolution of security vulnerabilities throughout the product lifecycle.
Prepare and present regular status reports on security initiatives and risks to product and business stakeholders. Keep leadership informed of key security developments, product security risks, and mitigations.

Skills You’ll Bring to Our Team

5+ years of experience in program management
Prior experience in Cybersecurity or DevSecOps
Strong understanding of security frameworks, principles, standards, tools, and best practices, including vulnerability management, NIST, SIEM, SOC, etc.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, identify key insights, and define clear requirements in dynamic or evolving environments.
A self-starter with a proactive mindset who isnt afraid to take initiative and suggest improvements.
Experience with program management tooling and familiar with frameworks and methodologies such as lean, JTBD, agile, and various prioritization techniques.
Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non technical stakeholders; working closely with engineers to develop technical solutions and translating complex technical information into clear business terms for stakeholders.
Ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced, result-oriented environment.
Intimacy driving projects from inception to execution in an ambiguous environment with a lean and incremental approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong interest in matters of national security
Exposure with Agile Development methodologies
Hands on experience with Gitlab, Markdown and MkDocs
Prior experience in the public sector (government or defense) is a major plus

Perks & Benefits

This role is full time. 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

401(k) + 3% company contribution

Wellness perks (Fitness classes, mental health resources)

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

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