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The Secret clearance market is booming as defense contractors and federal agencies push back against ransomware, supply‑chain attacks, and emerging quantum threats. With 1,259 openings, companies are prioritizing experts who can design secure architectures that meet NSA Suite B and NIST 800‑53 standards. The demand for Secret‑level talent is higher than ever, and the salary range reflects the specialized skills and the high‑risk environments these professionals manage.

Roles span from Secure Software Engineer to Threat Intelligence Analyst, Cybersecurity Architect and Program Manager. Typical responsibilities include hardening embedded systems, conducting penetration tests on classified networks, modeling attack vectors with STRIDE, and ensuring FIPS 140‑2 compliance for cryptographic modules. Many positions also involve coordinating with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and maintaining continuous monitoring via the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program.

Salary transparency is crucial for Secret‑level workers because pay can vary widely based on the contractor’s mission, the complexity of the system, and the level of clearance. By seeing exact compensation ranges upfront, candidates can negotiate better, choose roles that match their career goals, and avoid the hidden costs of relocating to secure facilities. Transparent pay also signals fair treatment in a field where the stakes—and the risks—are high.

Staff Technical Program Manager

Company: Mozilla

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Mozilla Corporation is a nonprofit-backed technology company that has shaped the internet for the better over the last 25 years. They make pioneering brands like Firefox, the privacy-minded web browser, and are now shaping the next 25 years of technology while helping to reclaim an internet built for people, not companies. The company focuses on diverse areas including AI, social media, security, and more, while never losing focus on their core mission to make the internet better for people.

Data Engineer

Company: Makersite GmbH

Location: Germany

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Makersite seeks a Data Engineer to contribute to sustainable product development. The role involves designing data pipelines and collaborating on innovative projects. Benefits include remote work, competitive salary, and professional growth opportunities.

Senior Engineering Manager – Growth Acquire

Company: Kraken

Location: USA

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Kraken is a mission-focused crypto company with a world-class team dedicated to accelerating global adoption of crypto for financial freedom and inclusion. They offer industry-leading security, education, and client support through products like Kraken Pro, Desktop Wallet, and Kraken Futures. The Growth Acquire teams focus on attracting, engaging, and inspiring trust in new users through website and mobile experiences, SEO, and emerging AI-driven platforms.

Sales Development Representative

Company: EDB

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

EDB is seeking a driven and passionate Enterprise Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join their North American team. The role involves driving market engagement, telling the Postgres AI story, generating qualified opportunities, and collaborating with purpose. Success is measured by hitting activity benchmarks, achieving pipeline generation targets, building strong internal partnerships, and advancing into leadership roles. The ideal candidate has 6 months to 2 years of sales experience, a passion for outbound prospecting, high resilience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Cloud Engineer

Company: MetroSys

Location: USA

Posted Nov 28, 2025

MetroSys is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer with 3+ years of experience, strong expertise in Microsoft Azure services, and familiarity with hybrid and multicloud environments. The role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud infrastructure, collaborating with DevOps and development teams, implementing security best practices, and supporting multicloud initiatives. The position is fully remote with occasional collaboration across time zones.

Data Cloud Engineer (DataOps)

Company: Trafilea

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Trafilea is a consumer tech platform that uses AI to help brands grow. They have over $1B in revenue, 12M customers, and 500+ talents across 19 countries. Trafilea builds and scales its own DTC brands while helping ambitious talent grow. They offer a remote, dynamic, and diverse work environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Senior Fullstack Engineer (Enterprise features)

Company: n8n

Location: Europe

Posted Nov 28, 2025

n8n is an open-source workflow orchestration platform that empowers technical teams to automate faster and smarter. The company has grown significantly since its founding in 2019, with a diverse team of over 160 employees, a strong community of 650,000 active developers, and backing from top investors. n8n offers a range of enterprise features, including a centralized insights dashboard, enhanced role-based access control, and Git-backed environments. The company values diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning, and offers competitive compensation, work-life balance, and opportunities for career growth.

Principal Solutions Engineer – Application Access Governance (AAG)

Company: Saviynt

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

The Principal Solutions Engineer role involves leading presales strategy, driving growth for Application Access Governance (AAG) product lines, and supporting the regional sales team in APJ. The role requires collaboration with internal stakeholders, delivering profitable subscription revenue growth, optimizing the sales lifecycle, training and enabling teams, and acting as a senior advocate for enterprise customers.

Director of Strategic Accounts

Company: Tanium

Location: USA

Posted Nov 28, 2025

The Director of Strategic Accounts position at Tanium involves generating opportunities to position the Tanium platform within assigned territories and accounts. The role requires articulating the value of the platform to decision makers, nurturing relationships, working with partner and marketing teams, generating sales development activity, forecasting, and conducting presentations. The ideal candidate has significant enterprise software sales experience, a strong team mentality, proven track record of exceeding quota, experience calling on CSuite level contacts, background in building relationships with partner ecosystems, and excellent communication and presentation skills.

Engineering Manager - Cards

Company: Kraken

Location: USA

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Kraken is a mission-focused crypto company with a world-class team dedicated to accelerating global adoption of crypto for financial freedom and inclusion. They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their cross-functional Cards Pod, building and scaling Kraken's card experiences. The role involves leading a team of frontend and backend engineers, owning the UX for card features, and collaborating with product managers and designers to deliver high-impact features.

Engineering Manager - AI Tasks

Company: Zapier

Location: North America

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Zapier is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their AI Tasks team, which focuses on making AI accessible, trustworthy, and productive for users. The role involves leading a team of engineers, making architectural decisions, collaborating with product and design, and championing problem-solving. Zapier values diversity, inclusion, and remote work, and they have a nonstandard application process to promote equity.

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Company: Hostaway

Location: EMEA

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Hostaway is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to join their team and drive growth in the vacation rental industry. The role involves ensuring product quality, collaborating with teams, and promoting testing practices. The company offers competitive compensation, remote work, equity, professional growth, and a values-driven culture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for Secret Clearance roles?
Entry‑level (0–2 years) salaries range from $110,000 to $130,000. Mid‑level (3–5 years) professionals earn between $140,000 and $170,000. Senior experts (6+ years) command $180,000 to $240,000, with contractors often offering higher hourly rates for specialized projects.
Which skills and certifications are required for Secret Clearance positions?
A Secret clearance is mandatory, along with expertise in NSA Suite B, FIPS 140‑2, and secure coding in C/C++/Rust. Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, GSEC, and proficiency in threat‑modeling frameworks like STRIDE are highly valued. Knowledge of secure cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) and continuous monitoring via DISA CDM is also essential.
Is remote work available for Secret Clearance jobs?
Most roles require on‑site presence at defense facilities to maintain a secure environment. However, certain contractor positions allow remote work using NSA‑approved VPNs and secure remote desktop solutions, typically for data analysis, cloud architecture, or policy compliance tasks.
What career progression paths exist within Secret Clearance tech roles?
Typical paths move from Analyst → Senior Analyst → Lead Analyst → Security Architect → Program Manager → Director of Cyber Operations. Lateral moves into supply‑chain security, incident response, or cyber‑physical systems defense are also common, enabling continuous skill expansion.
What industry trends are shaping Secret Clearance opportunities?
The field is driven by AI/ML‑based threat detection, quantum‑resistant cryptography, and the expansion of secure cloud services. Emphasis on supply‑chain security, cyber‑physical systems, and the increased federal investment in cyber defense are creating new roles and higher salary potential.

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