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ABOUT THE ROLE
Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking a motivated UI/UX Designer to support our team. We are a fast-growing entrepreneurial team working at the convergence of technology and national security.
As a UX Designer focusing on security and compliance, you will play a critical role in developing intuitive designs that enhance user experience while ensuring adherence to industry standards. You will collaborate closely with product managers, security experts, and engineers to create solutions that build trust and confidence in our products. Your insights into risk assessment and mitigation will guide the design process, and you will incorporate effective form generation to streamline user input and data collection.
Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct user research to understand the needs and challenges users face in navigating security and compliance tools.
• Design intuitive interfaces that simplify complex security controls and body of evidence generation.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to integrate risk assessment and mitigation strategies into the user experience.
• Develop intuitive forms and workflows for data capture to enhance the overall user experience.
• Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to iterate on designs that enhance user experience while maintaining security standards.
• Present design concepts to stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine and finalize designs.

Skills You’ll Bring to Our Team:

• At least three years of experience in UX Design, with a focus on security and compliance solutions preferred
• Demonstrated ability as a UX Designer, particularly in security and compliance solutions
• Strong knowledge of security controls, compliance requirements, and risk assessment/mitigation processes
• Experience with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar
• Ability to create user personas, journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes that prioritize user needs
• Experience conducting usability tests and gathering user feedback for design iteration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including security, compliance, and engineering
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and chaos in a fast paced, high growth environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• A solid portfolio demonstrating your design process and outcomes in security or compliance-related projects
• Understanding of industry regulations and best practices related to security and compliance
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with product management and engineering teams.
• Strong interest in national security matters.

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 Salary100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage401(k) + 3% company contributionWellness perks (Fitness classes, mental health resources)Equity incentive planTech + office supplies stipendAnnual professional development stipendFlexible paid time off + federal holidays offParental leaveWork from anywhere
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WHO WE ARE
At Second Front Systems (2F), we equip defense and national security professionals for long-term, continuous competition for access to emerging technologies. Founded by three former U.S. Marines with firsthand experience of the dangers outdated technology poses in combat, our team is dedicated to fast-tracking government access to disruptive, commercially-proven technology for U.S. national security missions.
Our Game Warden product, a fully managed and compliant DevSecOps platform, accelerates the process for accrediting software as a service (SaaS) applications for government use.Learn how 2F can help you make an impact on national security missions at www.secondfront.com
ONE LAST THING…
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria.
We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we'd love to know how you can amplify our team with your unique experience.