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Mid-Market Account Executive - Position Located in New York City

Company: Red Canary

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Red Canary is seeking a motivated and forward-thinking MidMarket Account Executive to join their sales team. The role involves managing the sales cycle, understanding customer challenges, building relationships, and guiding them through Red Canary's solutions. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in sales, preferably in the information security sector, and strong organizational skills. The position offers a base salary of $100,000 - $125,000 per year plus commission, with a total estimated on-target earnings of $200,000 - $250,000. The role is based in the New York City Metro area and requires up to 50% travel within the territory.

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Project Manager, Engineering

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Location: Plant City, FL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Company: quip

Location: New York, NY

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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Field Service Account Manager

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Location: Newburgh, NY

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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Lead Applied Scientist - Legal Tech

Company: Thomson Reuters

Location: New York, NY

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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Remote Therapist - 1099 Part Time - LCSW or LMHC - New York Licensed

Company: UnitedHealth Group

Location: Buffalo, NY

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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Sr. Grid Modeling Engineer

Company: GE Vernova

Location: Schenectady, NY / Remote

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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Field Services Sales District Manager

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Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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Field Services Sales District Manager

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Location: Brooklyn, NY

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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BioAdvance Regional Manager, Quebec

Company: Johnson & Johnson

Location: Quebec City, Canada

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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Field Service Account Manager

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Location: Syracuse, NY

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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Metro Market Lead Systems Specialist I

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Location: Plainview, NY

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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