Secret Security Clearance Jobs

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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.

Senior Software Engineer

Company: Green Dot Corporation

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Risk Team and build scalable, secure systems for fraud detection and risk management. The role involves technical leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and operating in an AI-driven SDLC environment.

Senior Security Engineer - Incident Response

Company: Mozilla

Location: Canada,UK

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Mozilla Corporation, a nonprofit-backed technology company, is seeking an Incident Responder to monitor and mitigate attacks across its products and services. The role involves identifying and responding to security incidents, designing security alerts and workflows, conducting threat hunting activities, and partnering with stakeholders to maintain a continuously improving feedback loop. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience managing security incidents, expertise with SIEM systems, endpoint detection and investigation tools, and security orchestration and automation platforms. Mozilla offers generous benefits and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Lead Engineer (CRM)

Company: Green Dot Corporation

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the CES team and build scalable, secure, and resilient systems that enhance customer experience. The role involves leading the full software development lifecycle, designing and architecting CRM solutions, writing high-quality code, configuring and integrating CRM systems, leading innovation pilots, ensuring solutions meet business needs, tracking project progress, mentoring junior developers, developing testing strategies, maintaining technical documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer

Company: Dropbox

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

The role of an Infrastructure Engineer at Dropbox involves shaping and constructing robust systems to support current products and future innovations. Responsibilities include building infrastructure for metadata management, expanding Dropbox's data fabric, optimizing analytics platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement. The position requires a strong technical background, experience in managing large-scale systems, and the ability to navigate ambiguous situations.

Change Management Consultant

Company: Insight

Location: Canada

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Insight is a people-first tech company seeking a Microsoft 365 Change Management Consultant to join their Modern Workplace Collaboration team. The role involves providing adoption and change management support, delivering training, developing adoption plans, and working on various Microsoft 365 projects. Insight offers remote work flexibility, a focus on employee well-being, and opportunities for career growth.

Senior Integrated Marketing Manager

Company: Mozilla

Location: France

Posted Nov 25, 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, a 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.

Sr. DBA

Company: Green Dot Corporation

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join their DBA team. The role involves administering and optimizing databases, designing backup and recovery strategies, monitoring performance, collaborating with engineering and DevOps teams, ensuring compliance with data governance and security standards, and participating in incident response. The company promotes diversity, offers equal opportunity, and values remote work.

Senior Director - Commerce Product Platform

Company: Twilio

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Twilio is seeking a Senior Director of Product Management to lead the strategy and roadmap for their Commerce Platform. The role involves setting long-term strategy, building a world-class PM team, and partnering with cross-functional leaders to deliver innovative solutions that fuel Twilio's growth. The ideal candidate should have deep understanding of commerce systems, experience in product and platform ownership, roadmap management, cross-functional partnership, team leadership, and data-driven decision making.

VP - Product Management (Platform & Signature Experience)

Company: EDB

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

The candidate is seeking a VP of Product Management role overseeing the end-to-end user journey and execution layer of the EDB Postgres AI platform. The role involves leading teams responsible for platform services, hybrid management, telemetry, migrations, and partner marketplace integration. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of product leadership experience, deep technical fluency in modern database technology and cloud-native architecture, and proven ability to define a world-class user experience for enterprise-grade software.

Senior Security Engineer - Incident Response

Company: Mozilla

Location: Germany

Posted Nov 25, 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, a privacy-minded web browser, and focus on diverse areas including AI, social media, and security. Mozilla is looking for an Incident Responder to monitor and mitigate attacks across their products and services, ensuring the integrity of their products and keeping users safe.

IAM Engineer - SailPoint ISC

Company: GuidePoint Security

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

GuidePoint is expanding its Identity and Access Management service offerings and is hiring an Identity Governance and Administration Engineer with SailPoint ISCIDN Implementation experience. The role involves implementing and enhancing SailPoint ISCIDN Identity Governance and Administration solutions, gathering and documenting technical requirements, and acting as a subject matter expert for client discussions. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with SailPoint ISCIDN technologies, common connectors, XML, JSON, web services, configuring workflows, user access certification campaigns, segregation of duties policies, and the software development lifecycle. Strong verbal and written skills are required to develop technical documentation and presentations, and experience in leading technical discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders is preferred. SailPoint IDNISC Engineer certification is highly preferred. The company offers access to vendor-supplied training, paid vendor certifications, the opportunity to learn additional IAM security tools, and 100% remote work.

Full Stack Developer

Company: Guidehouse

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

The job posting is for a full-stack developer position in software development and support for a digital travel company. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing a distributed enterprise application using microservices and business automation patterns. The ideal candidate should have experience in enterprise software design, proficiency in JavaScript, Java, and cloud development, and knowledge of web accessibility and security best practices.

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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