Knox Systems opened its new Washington-area headquarters in Crystal City, the company announced July 22. Fresh off a $25M Series A funding round and projecting 30% headcount growth before year end, the company is bringing its Security Operations Center (SOC) and Risk Operations Center (ROC) closer to the federal agencies driving demand for faster, more affordable Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Authorization.
Strategically located, the office marks a significant investment in Knox’s continued growth, reinforcing its long-term commitment to serving the federal market, the company said. It places Knox within minutes of federal agencies, customers, partners, and major transportation hubs, enabling closer collaboration while supporting continued growth in the Washington, D.C. region. The Arlington office will serve as Knox’s primary operational hub for its DevOps and InfoTech teams, supporting continuous monitoring, cybersecurity operations, customer success, and compliance services delivered to Knox customers.
“Security operations never stop, and neither can the teams supporting them,” said Hemant Baidwan, executive chief information security officer (CISO) of Knox Systems and former CISO of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “Bringing our Security and Risk Operations Centers together under one roof in Arlington strengthens how we collaborate, respond, and deliver the support our customers and agencies depend on. Having spent my career within the government, I know how much co-located, mission-focused teams matter, and that’s exactly what we’re building here.”
The expansion comes as Knox continues to scale its federal presence. Company headcount has grown to nearly 70 full-time employees, with over 20% currently based in the Washington, D.C. area, and a substantial portion of future employees expected to operate from the Arlington location.
“Opening our largest office in Arlington is a direct investment in the customers and mission we serve,” said Irina Denisenko, CEO of Knox Systems. “The U.S. government spends more than $100 billion a year on software, but only a few hundred SaaS applications are available for federal use, and we exist to close that gap. Being minutes from the agencies and partners we work with every day lets us collaborate more closely, driving greater strategic value for both our customers and the government end user.”
Source: Knox Systems
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