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Community Growth Manager

Company: ISMG - Information Security Media Group

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Jan 28, 2025

CyberEdBoard is a members-only community for executives and thought leaders in information security, cybersecurity, and IT. The organization offers resources for networking, knowledge sharing, executive education, and professional growth. They are seeking a Community Growth Manager to develop and execute membership growth strategies, targeting and engaging with cybersecurity executives and senior-level practitioners globally. The role involves creating marketing content, outreach strategies, and fostering relationships with existing members to maximize sustainability and engagement. Requirements include a bachelor's degree, 3+ years of experience in member acquisition, business development, or sales, and knowledge of the IT/cybersecurity industry landscape.

Help Desk Support Service Specialist (Intermediate and Senior Level)

Company: Link Solutions, Inc.

Location: Kansas City, MO

Posted Jan 27, 2025

Link Solutions Inc is a reliable IT service provider for government clients, offering a wide range of services including infrastructure operations, application development, cybersecurity, virtualization, cloud, and mobility. They are ISO certified and CMMI ML3 for Services and Development. The company is currently seeking an Intermediate or Senior Help Desk Support Service Specialist to join their team at the US Army's Network Enterprise Center in Fort Liberty, NC. The role involves providing Tier II concierge-like support to users, installing and updating hardware and software, and managing the Help Desk team. The ideal candidate should be a US Citizen with a Secret Clearance, and have relevant IT experience. The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Help Desk Engineer (Contract)

Company: Equinox+

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Jan 27, 2025

Equinox Group, a high-growth collective of influential lifestyle brands, is seeking a Help Desk Engineer on a contractor basis. The engineer will own support and IT maintenance processes for Equinox Holdings' growing fitness brands, assisting with an aggressive national expansion strategy. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in IT support and technical abilities within a distributed IT organization. Responsibilities include reviewing, troubleshooting, and resolving incidents via ServiceNow ticketing system, supporting corporate and club users, and maintaining service integrity by monitoring open tickets. The role requires availability to work outside of normal working hours or on-call within rotation as needed, and may involve up to 25% travel for projects or emergency incidents.

HR Associate

Company: Universal Processing LLC

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Jan 28, 2025

Universal Processing, a minority-owned Fintech company, has been recognized for its growth and commitment to small to medium-sized businesses. The company has been named in Top Workplaces NYC for 2024, won USPAACC's Fast 100 Asian American Business awards, and is listed in Inc Magazine's Fastest Growing Private Companies. They offer on-the-job training, comprehensive benefits, and potential H1B sponsorship. The Staffing Coordinator/HR Associate role is a fully onsite position with a salary of $50K-$54K. The role involves managing recruitment, employee onboarding, and performance management. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in HR or related fields, 12 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of employment laws.

ISDA Negotiator

Company: Factor

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Jan 27, 2025

Factor, a market leader in Integrated Law, is seeking an experienced Negotiator for a new project team. The role involves reviewing agreements, handling escalations, and negotiating end-to-end ISDA CSA and Repo agreements. The ideal candidate should have an undergraduate degree, independent experience in drafting and negotiating such agreements, client-facing experience, meticulous attention to detail, strong time management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Factor offers an international career opportunity, an inclusive work environment, flexible working hours, and competitive compensation.

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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