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.

Internal Communications Specialist

Company: Blackbaud

Location: USA

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Blackbaud seeks an Internal Communications Specialist to develop and execute internal initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage campaigns. The role offers remote work, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on employee engagement.

Senior Principal Customer Advocate Manager

Company: Unqork

Location: USA

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Unqork is a platform that enables enterprises to build, test, and run AI-powered applications, helping them accelerate growth and reduce technical debt. The company values inclusive and innovative thinkers and has a strong focus on customer success, with a dedicated team that builds relationships, educates customers, and drives adoption. Unqork offers a comprehensive compensation package and benefits, including remote work, unlimited PTO, and a student loan payback program.

Senior Data Engineer

Company: Consensys

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Consensys is a leading blockchain and web3 software company founded by Joe Lubin, CEO of Consensys and CoFounder of Ethereum. The company has been at the forefront of innovation since 2014, pioneering technological developments within the web3 ecosystem. Consensys offers a suite of products including MetaMask, Infura, Linea, Diligence, and Phosphor, which have become trusted collaborators for users, creators, and developers. The company's mission is to unlock the collaborative power of communities by making the decentralized web universally easy to access, use, and build on.

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Company: Masabi

Location: Colombia

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Masabi is a company that builds fare collection platforms for public transport, powering the journeys of millions worldwide. They offer a Justride platform used in over 250 locations globally and have partnered with major players like Uber and Moovit. Masabi is looking for a Lead Site Reliability Engineer to join their platform team and help scale and operate their global infrastructure.

Senior Principal Public Relations Specialist

Company: Blackbaud

Location: USA

Posted Nov 25, 2025

This job posting seeks a Senior Principal Public Relations Specialist to lead AI innovation narratives, manage media relations, and collaborate cross-functionally. The role emphasizes strategic communications, reputation management, and remote-first work with competitive compensation and benefits.

Oncology Data Specialist - Certified

Company: Guidehouse

Location: USA

Posted Nov 25, 2025

The job posting is for a part-time remote Oncology Data Specialist position. The role involves reviewing clinical documentation, extracting data, applying ICDOO codes, and participating in research and quality improvement activities. The position requires an Associate's degree, certification as an Oncology Data Specialist, and 5 years of experience in tumor registry. The role offers competitive compensation, flexible benefits, and opportunities for skills development and certifications.

Global Head of Events

Company: Kraken

Location: USA

Posted Nov 25, 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 premium crypto products and prioritize security, education, and client support. The Events team is responsible for shaping Kraken's global presence and community engagement through world-class IRL experiences.

Principal Software Engineer

Company: Webflow

Location: Argentina

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Webflow is seeking a Principal Engineer in Argentina to help establish an international engineering hub, emphasizing innovation, scalability, and inclusive culture. The role offers significant impact on shaping technical foundations and benefits like equity, comprehensive health coverage, and career growth opportunities.

Senior Incident Response Analyst

Company: Tines

Location: USA

Posted Nov 25, 2025

The job posting is for a Senior Security Operations Engineer to help grow and mature the security program at Tines. The role involves driving security projects, performing security reviews, scaling detection and response capabilities, reviewing bug bounty reports, assisting with security questionnaires, supporting vendor security reviews, tracking vulnerability remediation, providing security training, acting as an escalation point, proactively hunting for threats, performing oncall duties, ensuring security controls are deployed and tested, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate should have 6-10 years of experience in a security role, excellent written and verbal English skills, deep familiarity with cloud security fundamentals, familiarity with securing container technologies, background in automating security tasks, knowledge of commandline log analysis, common attacks, and OS hardening for Linux and macOS, experience working on an oncall rotation, excellent analytical and time management skills, and the ability to work autonomously or collaboratively with peers.

Business Onboarding Specialist

Company: Kraken

Location: Brazil,Chile,Uruguay,Mexico

Posted Nov 25, 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 a fully remote work environment with a strong collaborative spirit and a focus on compliance, security, and client support. The Business Onboarding team ensures a seamless onboarding process for new business clients, with a focus on KYB, CDD, and AML compliance.

Sales Engineer - Federal

Company: Armada

Location: USA

Posted Nov 25, 2025

The Sales Engineer role is a pivotal position that bridges technical expertise and sales acumen. It requires a blend of technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate the value of complex technical solutions to potential clients. The role involves collaborating with the sales team, providing technical guidance, leading demonstrations, and cultivating relationships with key client stakeholders.

Backend Engineer

Company: Databento

Location: USA

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Databento is a Series A startup that provides modern APIs for financial data. They are seeking a software engineer to join their remote team, with a focus on backend development and product engineering. The company offers competitive benefits and is open to candidates with a range of experience levels.

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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