Initialize // Your Career In Production.
bladestack.io is constructing the advisory firm that should have always existed. A team of engineers who happen to be compliance experts. Architects who've deployed the infrastructure they now advise on. Technical operators who refuse to read from scripts or deliver templates.
We're headquartered in McLean, VA, serving clients worldwide. Remote-first. Results-driven. Obsessively technical.
If you've ever been frustrated by compliance consultants who couldn't keep up with your engineering team, you understand why we exist. If you want to be the advisor you wished you had, you understand why you should join us.
From Apprentice to Master.
Choose your Path.
The path of the warrior (Musha Shugyō) is a solitary journey of technical mastery, discipline, and relentless improvement. At bladestack.io, we have gathered a clan of the world’s most absurdly technical cloud advisors to walk this path together.
We are not a "body shop." We are not a revolving door of junior consultants reading from a script. We are an elite cadre of architects and engineers who solve cloud security challenges at a global scale. We offer a remote, flexible environment where results matter more than timesheets. If you are comfortable in the boardroom but happiest at the command line, your dojo is waiting.
The Technical Bar is High. Intentionally.
Who We Seek.
bladestack.io exists because we got tired of advisory firms that couldn't keep up with engineering teams. We solved that by only hiring engineers. Every operator is comfortable at a command line, fluent in cloud architecture, and capable of holding their own in deep technical conversations. We hire at two levels, but the standard is the same: technical depth is non-negotiable.
Senior Operators
For engineers ready to apply their expertise to the hardest compliance problems in cloud security.
At the senior level, we hire engineers, architects, and SREs who've spent careers building production systems. People who've debugged failing deployments at 2 AM, architected multi-region infrastructure, and made decisions with real consequences. We layer compliance expertise onto that technical foundation, never the reverse.
Our Senior Advisors operate at global scale, solving cloud security and compliance challenges for organizations that can't afford mediocrity. They transition seamlessly from CLI to boardroom, building trusted relationships with engineering teams and executives alike.
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Production infrastructure experience (not just familiarity)
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CLI comfort as baseline (Linux, cloud provider consoles, IaC tools)
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Communication skills that work across technical and executive audiences
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Intellectual curiosity about evolving compliance landscapes
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Self-direction and ownership mentality
Junior Operators
For technical minds earlier in their journey, ready to level up with the best.
We also consider qualified junior and mid-level candidates. With the right foundation and genuine drive to learn, deep cloud security experience isn't required on day one.
Ideal candidates combine technical aptitude with exceptional communication skills. We pair every junior operator with Senior Advisors as mentors, providing structured growth paths toward elite-level capability.
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Technical foundation (CS degree, bootcamp, self-taught with portfolio)
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Genuine interest in security and compliance (not just job-seeking)
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Communication skills that stand out
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Coachability and hunger to improve
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Entrepreneurial mindset
Build What Hasn't Been Built
Why bladestack.io?
Early-stage. High-impact. No bureaucracy.
We're not a legacy firm with calcified processes and partner politics. We're builders constructing something new in an industry that desperately needs it. Every operator shapes how we work, what we deliver, and where we go next.
Advisory-Only Independence
We're the only accredited FedRAMP 3PAO that does zero assessments. This isn't a limitation; it's a deliberate choice that eliminates conflicts and lets us give clients uncompromised guidance. You'll never be asked to soft-pedal findings to protect assessment revenue.
Technical Depth as Standard
You'll work alongside engineers who've architected the systems they advise on. No generalists reading from compliance checklists. When clients have hard technical questions, we answer them directly, with implementation specifics.
Remote-First, Results-Driven
We hire adults and treat them accordingly. No micromanagement. No performative presence. Deliver results, maintain communication, own your outcomes. Where and when you work is your business.
Cutting-Edge Clients
Our clients are building sophisticated cloud infrastructure for demanding markets. You'll work on complex architectures, not legacy systems running on outdated paradigms. The technical challenges are real.
Runtime Benefits
We don't treat benefits as a recruiting checkbox. They're infrastructure for your life, designed to keep you focused on the work that matters.
Impact on Industry
The compliance industry is broken. Firms staffed with generalists, templates passed off as expertise, conflicts of interest baked into business models. We're building the alternative. Join us and you're not just taking a job. You're proving that technical depth and advisory excellence can coexist.
Full coverage. No exceptions. No asterisks.
Health Modules.
We don't do "up to" or "partial" or "employee-only." Medical, dental, vision, wellness, mental health, disability. 100% premium coverage for you and every dependent. Your baseline is secure.
Full Medical Coverage
ladestack.io pays 100% of medical insurance premiums for employees and 100% for all dependents. Not partial coverage. Not "up to" a certain amount. Full premium coverage so healthcare decisions are about health, not cost calculations.
Premium Dental
We offer a premium dental plan through United Health Care with 100% of premiums covered for employees and dependents. Preventive care, major work, orthodontics. Your teeth, our investment.
Premier Vision
Premium vision coverage through United's plan. 100% of premiums covered for employees and all dependents. Exams, frames, lenses, contacts. Clear vision for the work ahead.
Wellness Reimbursement
bladestack.io reimburses eligible wellness expenses including gym memberships, fitness classes, meditation apps, and related costs. Healthy operators perform better. We fund the habits that keep you sharp.
Mental Health Support
Access to employee assistance programs centered on mental health support. Confidential counseling, stress management resources, and crisis support. High-performance environments require backup systems. This is yours.
Short & Long-Term Disability
Comprehensive short-term and long-term disability benefits protect our team when the unexpected happens. In the midst of demanding work, we ensure you're covered if you're unable to perform.
Your calendar. Your call.
Time Allocation.
No core hours. No performative presence. No guilt-tracking your PTO balance. We hire adults and trust them to manage their time. Rest when you need it. Work when you're sharp. Ship what matters.
Flexible Working Hours
We're results-oriented, not presence-oriented. No micromanagement, no mandatory core hours, no justifying your calendar. Deliver outcomes, maintain communication with your team, and structure your day as you see fit.
Unlimited PTO
Unlimited PTO for vacation, illness, personal matters, or extended sabbatical. We trust you to manage your time and deliver results. Rest when you need rest. Return ready to perform.
Remote-First Culture
bladestack.io is remote-first by design. Eliminate commute stress, gain location independence, save money, spend time with family, and perform at your best from wherever that happens to be. We have offices available, but attendance is your choice.
14 Paid Holidays
We observe fourteen company-paid holidays: New Year's Day, MLK Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (plus the day after), Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve. Full system shutdown. Recharge completely.
Parental Leave
Paid maternity leave for employees who give birth, plus equivalent paid leave for primary caregivers of newly adopted children. New families need time together. We protect that time.
Pay that matches the expectation.
Compensation Stack.
High standards require high compensation. Top-tier salaries, bonuses for everyone (not just leadership), retirement matching from day one, and tuition reimbursement for continued growth. No bait-and-switch. No "competitive" that means average.
Industry-Leading Compensation
We compete for elite technical talent, and our compensation reflects it. Industry-leading base salaries plus bonus structures for all levels, not just leadership. Your expertise has market value; we pay accordingly.
Generous 401(k)
401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match and zero waiting period for vesting. Your matched contributions are yours immediately. Start building your future from day one.
Professional Development
bladestack.io reimburses costs for skills certifications, professional development courses, and continuing education. AWS certifications, security credentials, graduate courses. Invest in your growth; we cover the bill.
Operator Apprenticeship
Our Apprenticeship Program pairs junior team members with Senior Advisors for hands-on coaching, real engagement experience, and deliberate skill development. Not observation from the sidelines. Active participation with structured guidance toward mastery.
Tools, team, network, purpose.
Operating Environment.
Everything else that makes the work sustainable. Current-gen hardware because outdated equipment throttles output. Team events because relationships matter beyond Slack. Referral bonuses because strong networks should be rewarded. Community engagement because purpose extends past profit.
Cutting-Edge Equipment
Tired of outdated ThinkPads and generation-old MacBooks? We equip operators with the latest hardware: current-gen MacBook Pros, Surface Studios, fully-loaded Razer Blade laptops. Plus ultrawide monitors and mechanical keyboards. Tools worthy of the work.
Team Events
High-performance teams need downtime together. Regular team events including go-karting, axe-throwing, golf outings, and more. Build relationships beyond Slack channels. Compete, collaborate, decompress.
Employee Referral Program
Know exceptional engineers or potential clients? Our referral program rewards employees who expand the network. Refer candidates for open positions or organizations as potential clients. Strong networks deserve recognition.
Community Engagement
We support local communities through volunteer activities and charitable contributions. Regular group volunteer events plus larger annual charitable efforts. Purpose beyond profit.
Explore Open Positions on LinkedIn.
Current openings are managed through LinkedIn. If you don't see a role that fits but believe you belong here, reach out anyway. The right person matters more than the right timing.