Technical Lead/CTO (+ Equity) at Fortalis - Defence and National Security Software
About the role
Are you ready to build the software layer for national resilience? Fortalis is looking for a Technical Lead / CTO to serve as their first technical hire. You will have a blank slate to architect a modular, interoperable platform that synthesizes cross domain threats for defense and critical infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to own the technology roadmap from day one and tackle complex, real world security problems alongside a mission driven team. If you are a hands on builder with a decade of experience and a passion for national security, this founding role offers significant equity and the chance to lead a transformational product in the UK’s security ecosystem.
About Fortalis
Fortalis is a managed intelligence platform that delivers enterprise-grade decision intelligence to organisations without requiring them to build the capability in-house. It combines large-scale open-source data, specialist datasets, proprietary technology, and an in-house analyst team to help clients assess exposure, monitor reputation, diligence suppliers, evaluate markets, and investigate threats. The service is analyst-led and technology-driven, delivered as a managed service focused on security, risk, and opportunity.
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Job details
Location
London, GB
Funding
Last stage
Seed
What happens next.
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.