UI/UX Designer, Cybersecurity

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. 
We're on the lookout for a dynamic UI/UX Designer to join our expanding team. If you excel in lean startup settings and are driven by tangible impacts, this role is for you. Collaborate with us as we shape our cybersecurity-focused product. With this opportunity, you'll play a pivotal role in developing a groundbreaking product, empowering users to take charge of their cybersecurity needs.
Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• Design user-friendly dashboard experiences to enhance user visibility into their cybersecurity efforts.
• Develop and communicate design concepts efficiently using Figma, incorporating wireframes, prototypes, user flows, mockups, and both high-fidelity and low-fidelity sketches as needed.
• Work in a highly collaborative fashion with the design, product and engineering teams.
• Engage proactively with research, users and additional stakeholders to identify pain points, gather feedback, and develop long-term solutions that align with their objectives and goals.
• Conduct usability testing to validate design decisions and improve user experiences.

Skills You’ll Bring to Our Team:

• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
• Ability to create intuitive and visually appealing dashboard experiences.
• Experience following a user-centered or human-centered design approach, in conjunction with design thinking.
• Enjoy getting involved in research and usability testing, and know when to engage with UXR.
• You practice design iteration and have experience building strong connections with users.
• Experience being involved in a product going from 0-1, balancing short term with long term design work.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts or willingness to learn about cybersecurity.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and chaos in a fast paced, high growth environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Product Design, UX, or UI, with a focus on web platform design at high-growth technology companies.
• Experience with B2B and/or SaaS interfaces.
• Proven ability to own and drive product design projects from concept to completion.
• Exceptional communication skills across oral, written, and visual mediums.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating 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
Referral BonusVisit our careers page to learn more.
WHO WE AREAt Second Front Systems (2F), we equip defense and national security professionals for long-term, continuous competition for access to emerging technologies. Founded by two 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.