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Your ultimate compensation will be determined by professional background, technical proficiency, seniority, and regional cost factors. Furthermore, this opportunity includes potential eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses, rounding out a comprehensive total rewards offering.\nSuccess at 2F Looks Like:\nA proactive and solutions oriented mindset\nViewing obstacles as opportunities for growth\nHaving a bias toward action and tangible, measurable results\nBeing team-oriented with a focus on personal responsibility and autonomy\nPerks & Benefits:\nThis role is a full time position. 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.\nPerks of Joining Our Team:\nCompetitive salary\n100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents\n401(k) with a 3% company contribution\nComprehensive wellness benefits, including a One Medical membership, mental health resources, family planning support, and more\nEquity incentive plan\nNew hire technology and home office stipend\nAnnual professional development stipend\nFlexible paid time off, plus all federal holidays\nGenerous parental leave\nFlexible remote work opportunities\nEmployee referral bonus program Visit our careers page to learn more.\nWho We Are:\nSecond Front Systems (2F) is a public-benefit software company powering software for the free world. We eliminate the friction that slows innovation, enabling faster, more secure development and deployment of software across government and regulated networks. Built by national security veterans and backed by top-tier venture capital, our platform is trusted by the world’s leading organizations to cut deployment timelines from years to weeks. We move fast, solve hard problems, and deliver trusted capabilities where they’re needed most. Our work strengthens global security and gives the United States and its allies a lasting competitive advantage. Learn more at secondfront.com.\nOne last thing:\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nAre you ready to join our team:\nTo apply, click the “Apply for This Job” button at the top or bottom of this page and complete the application form. 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