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Senior Manager, Information Security Risk & Governance

Company: OppFi

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 02, 2024

<p>OppFi is a techenabled missiondriven specialty finance platform that broadens the reach of community banks to extend credit access to everyday Americans Through bestinclass customer service transparency responsible lending and financial inclusion we support consumers who are turned away by mainstream options to build better financial health<p> <p>We are a team of caring innovative and inclusive individuals who thrive in being immersed in diverse talents expertise perspectives and backgrounds Our employees approach every new challenge with an unparalleled ability to see what could be rather than settle for what is Our business principles guide us and create an open and collaborative culture where we improve 1 every day and the best ideas always win We welcome individuals who want to make an impact in the financial system by facilitating credit access expanding financial inclusion promoting financial health and delivering exceptional customer service<p> <p>A few other fun facts about us OppFi is one of the top consumerrated financial platforms online maintaining a 4550star rating on Trustpilot We are a 2023 Crains Fast 50™ company and were named on Built Ins 2024 Best Places to Work in Chicago <p> <p><strong>What you get to do<strong><p> <p>We are looking for a passionate missiondriven Information Security governance manager to join our expanding Information Security team You will lead and manage the process and tools for Information Security amp Risk Management and process IT due diligence requests and ensure compliance to policies procedures and regulations You will also work with important partners in Technology Compliance Internal Audit and Legal to review and provide security guidance on current and new processes maintain evidence and artifacts for all audits<p> <ul><li>Work with CISO to develop information security program and security control assessment strategy<li> <li>Run the information security risk management process Be the primary point of security risk management activities including analyzing quantifying and tracking identified information security risks and reviewing and documenting risk exception requests<li> <li>Identify and analyze new requirements for policy impacts develop policies procedures standards and guidelines<li> <li>Ensure compliance with established IT policies and procedures by examining IT records reports operating practices and documentation<li> <li>Manage and track cybersecurity audit engagements due diligence activities and vendor security reviews Use working knowledge of information security best practices to ensure IT controls are in place to meet our external audit and client requirements<li> <li>Create dynamic dashboards and scorecard for visibility of Information Security Governance activities<li> <li>Develop mandatory enterprise cybersecurity awareness training program<li> <li>Coach a team of 34 information Security analysts<li> <ul><p><strong>What you bring to the team<strong><p> <ul><li>A degree in Information TechnologyComputer Information Systems or related field<li> <li>Background in Information Security IT Risk Management or IT Audit<li> <li>Experience with security and control frameworks such as FFIEC NIST COBIT ITIL ISO control framework<li> <li>Minimum ten 10 years of experience in Information Technology compliance programs to meet regulatory or compliance requirements with at least two years of management experience<li> <li>Experience identifying potential IT controls risks issues and opportunities through and offering sustainable recommendations that address cause rather than symptoms<li> <li>Experience with information security standards best practices for securing computer systems within applicable laws and regulations<li> <ul><p><strong>Reports to Chief Information Security Officer<strong><p> <p><strong>Salary Grade Sr Manager <strong><p> <p>The starting base salary for this position is $125000year Actual compensation may vary from posted base salary depending on the candidates jobrelated skills and experience <p> <p><strong>Total Rewards and Benefits<strong><p> <p>The minimum salary for this role is $125000 The total compensation package includes eligibility for performancebased bonuses as well as a 1time equity grant based on level<p> <p>The actual offer reflecting the total compensation package and benefits will be at the companys sole discretion and determined by a myriad of factors including but not limited to years of experience depth of experience and other relevant business considerations<p> <p>OppFi offers a flexible remote environment 401k matching program and generous paid time off Other benefits include medical plans dental and vision coverage and tuition reimbursement To support wellness growth and legal support we provide additional benefits including DoorDash DashPass Figo pet insurance Rocket Lawyer and access to LinkedIn Learning We also offer Fringe which is a lifestyle benefits platform that lets you decide how to spend your rewards from dozens of vendors like Uber DoorDash and UrbanSitter LIRemote<p> <p><strong>EEOC Statement<strong> <p> <p>OppFi is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any actual or perceived legally recognized protected bases under local state or federal law or regulations Our goal as a company is to build an equitable workplace that actively works to dismantle systems of oppression in our processes procedures and interactions We aim to help our employees thrive where they work and beyond Check out our Culture page here<p> <p>OppFi is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals As part of this commitment OppFi will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions andor to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact our People team at recruitingoppficom <p> <p><em>Pursuant to the requirements of the California Consumer Privacy Act OppFi is providing the OppFi California Employee Privacy Policy which details the categories of personal information collected and your rights under the policy If you are a California resident please review the policy here <em><em>httpswwwoppficomcareers<em><p>

Senior System Engineer I

Company: alter Domus

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 30, 2024

Alter Domus is a company that values diversity and inclusion, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for growth and development. The company is committed to supporting its employees and creating a positive work environment.

Java Engineer

Company: PatientPoint

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 02, 2024

<div> <p>Join PatientPoint to be part of a dynamic team committed to <strong>empower better health<strong> As a leading digital health company we <strong>innovate<strong> to positively <strong>impact <strong>patient behaviors Our purposedriven approach offers <strong>an inspirational career<strong> opportunity where you can contribute to improving health outcomes for millions of patients nationwide<p> <div> <p><strong><span datacontrast=none>Location <span><strong><span datacontrast=none>Chicago<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <p><strong><span datacontrast=none>Hybrid Schedule<span><strong><span datacontrast=none> 12 days in office 34 days at home weekly<span> <br ><strong><span datacontrast=none>Travel Requirements<span><strong><span datacontrast=none> 4 weeks per year<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <p><strong><span datacontrast=none>Job Summary<span><strong> <br ><span datacontrast=auto>The Software Engineer has experience in implementing and designing backend systems and APIs including infrastructure methodology process and tool stack In this role you will also help design and develop various microservices by leveraging domaindriven design architectural principles You will build event streaming use cases using Apache Kafka and persistence tiers using SQL and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL MongoDB DynamoDB etc<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <p><span datacontrast=auto>You thrive in environments where you are focused on writing performant code that supports enterprisegrade architecture You enjoy the experience of writing software for scale and take ownership of the products you contribute to You are seeking to drive tangible impact in your next career opportunity You want to build things that matter<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <p><strong><span datacontrast=none>What Youll Do <span><strong><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <ul><li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=50 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=1 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Design and implement solutions that meet business requirements while adhering to compliance and security standards <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=50 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=2 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Build reusable modules and libraries to improve code reusability and maintainability<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=50 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=3 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Handson development of enterprise applications 80 of the time<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=50 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=4 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Responsible for the stability and scalability of the PatientPoint content platform This encompasses core business services and platformagnostic mobile and web APIs<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=50 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=5 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Develop solutions following established technical design application development standards and quality processes<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=50 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=6 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Increase teams technical ability and drive measurable code quality improvement<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=50 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=7 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Improve the accuracy of development schedules and lower project risk<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=50 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=8 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Collaborate with team members on design and code reviews<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <ul><p><strong><span datacontrast=none>What We Need <span><strong><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <ul><li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=59 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=9 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>3+ years of Java experience<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=59 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=10 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>2+ years experience in a backend software engineering role developing enterprise applications<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=59 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=11 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>2+ years creating APIs as products with web services and RESTful protocols<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=59 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=1 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>1+ years experience creating couldbased solutions with AWS Amazon Web Services cloud <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=59 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=2 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Hands on experience in Java is necessary Minimum Java 11 required<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=59 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=3 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Experience in using design patterns to implement solutions for common business problems<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=59 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=4 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Proficiency in Spring Framework including Spring Core and Spring Boot <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=59 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=5 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Working experience with SQL and NoSQL databases along with ORM frameworks<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <ul><p><strong><span datacontrast=none>Desired Qualifications <span><strong><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <ul><li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=69 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=7 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Bachelors degree in computer science engineering information systems or related fieldwork experience<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=69 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=7 dataarialevel=1><span dataccpprops=>Familiarity with Kafka or other streaming technologies<span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=69 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=8 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Experience with cloudbased security principles and protocols include OAuth2 JWT encryption hashing data secret management etc<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=69 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=9 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Experience with containerizationorchestration technologies such as Docker Elastic Container Service ECS Kubernetes etc<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=69 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=10 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Experience deploying and integrating with AWS Cloudbased solutions <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <ul><p><strong><span datacontrast=none>What Youll Need to Succeed<span><strong><span dataccpprops=> <span><p> <ul><li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=69 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=11 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Excellent problemsolving and troubleshooting skills <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=69 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=12 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Excellent collaboration and communication skills working effectively with crossfunctional teams <span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <li dataleveltext= datafont=Symbol datalistid=69 datalistdefnprops= dataariaposinset=13 dataarialevel=1><span datacontrast=auto>Selfmotivation strong ambition and interest in directly impacting business results<span><span dataccpprops=> <span><li> <ul><p><span>LIED1 LIHybrid <span><p> <div> <p><strong>What We Offer <strong><br >We know you bring your whole self to work every day That is why we are committed to providing modernized benefits and cultural perks to our teammates We offer competitive compensation comprehensive and affordable benefits flex time off to rest and charge where applicable a hybrid work model mental amp emotional wellness resources and coaching 401K and more<p> <p><strong>About PatientPoint <strong><br >PatientPoint® is a leading digital health company that connects patients healthcare providers and life sciences companies with the right information in the moments care decisions are made Our solutions are proven to influence patient behavior and improve health outcomes driving value for all stakeholders Across the nations largest network of connected digital devices in 35000 physician offices PatientPoint solutions empower better health for more than 750 million patient visits each year Learn more at patientpointcom <p> <div> <p><span><em>PatientPoint recognizes that privacy is important to you Please read the PatientPoint privacy policy we want you to be familiar with how we may collect use and disclose your information Employer is EOEMFDV<em><span><p> <div> <div>

MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location: Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois

Posted May 02, 2024

Help Help How to Apply The National Archives and Records Administration has partnered with the Treasurys Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization Fiscal Services responsibilities include advertising vacancies accepting and handling applications and extending job offers The following instructions outline our application process You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 1159 pm Eastern Time ET on the closing date of this announcement We are available to assist you during business hours normally 800 am 500 pm ET Monday Friday If applying online poses a hardship please contact us by noon ET on the announcements closing date The Bureau provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a casebycase basis Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process To begin click Apply to access the online application You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply If you do not have a USAJOBS account you will need to create one before beginning the application Follow the prompts to select your resume andor other supporting documents to be included with your application package You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position Complete the online application verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application To verify the status of your application log into your USAJOBS account USAJOBS Login all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated For information on what each Application Status means visit httpswwwusajobsgovHelphowtoapplicationstatus For additional information on how to apply please visit the Partnership for Public Services Go Government website To preview the assessment questionnaire httpsapplyusastaffinggovViewQuestionnaire12403010 Agency contact information Applicant Call Center Applicant Call Center Phone 3044808990 Email NARAHRfiscaltreasurygov Address BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES 8601 Adelphi Road Suite 5100 College Park MD 20740 US Learn more about this agency Next steps Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful We will review your resume and transcripts if appropriate to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the bestqualified applicants After making a tentative job offer we will conduct a suitability andor security background investigation A final job offer for this position is typically made within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement

Staff Engineer

Company: Double Good

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 02, 2024

Double Good is a company that creates joy through its delectable popcorn, easy-to-use fundraising platform, and Kids Foundation. The company has seen significant growth and is looking for a Staff Engineer to join their Product Tech team. The role involves coaching engineers, working on a high-volume e-commerce system, and contributing to various projects. The company values diversity, offers competitive benefits, and fosters a collaborative environment.

Sr. Software Engineer, Data

Company: HirexHire

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 02, 2024

HirexHire, a Chicago-based recruiting firm, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Data Team. The role involves maintaining and extending application functionality, writing clear and testable code, and collaborating with the team. The ideal candidate should have primary recent coding experience in Python, 2-4 years of team development experience, and familiarity with agile environments, data pipelines, DevOps, and REST APIs. U.S. Citizenship is required due to contractual obligations. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Software Engineer II, API/Python

Company: HirexHire

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 02, 2024

HirexHire, a Chicago-based recruiting firm, is seeking a Python Software Engineer II, API for a high-growth OT Cybersecurity company. The role involves maintaining and enhancing web application systems, creating REST Web APIs, and optimizing for performance. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of Python experience, familiarity with Python web server libraries, and understanding of multi-threading and multi-processing. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, training & development opportunities, and leadership development programs.

Lead Software Engineer

Company: Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP)

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 01, 2024

<p><b><strong>All applicants must currently be living in Illinois No relocation <strong><b><br ><strong>About Us<strong><br >CRSP is a leader in providing researchquality data to scholars and investors advancing the body of knowledge in finance economics and related disciplines for over 60 years Nearly 500 leading academic institutions in 35 countries around the world rely on CRSP data for quality and timely academic securities research<br >Current projects include development using Scala Python Apache Spark SQL Server Apache Parquet Microsoft Azure technologies and Microsoft Azure DevOps<br >Join us in our effort to create the highest quality financial research data and providing the input for some of the most influential financial research studies<br ><strong>The Role<strong><br >As a Lead Software Engineer at CRSP you will utilize your engineering skills to contribute to the Research Products platform helping develop innovative and highquality solutions on an engaging stack utilizing both modern and leadingedge technologies You will play a lead role on a small but growing team of engineers using your skills to help extend the platform as well as mentor your peers and provide technical leadership As a member of this driven and adaptive team you will participate in all stages of our development lifecycle from initial research discovery solution prototyping development debugging all the way through deployment to production operational readiness and support<br ><strong>Responsibilities<strong><br ><p><ul><li>Implement design and maintain valueadding performant and scalable solutions which enhance and extend the CRSP Research Products platform<li> <li>Make independent highimpact contributions through a comprehensive focus on quality testable code<li> <li>Advise technical leadership on technology choices<li> <li>Collaborate with all levels of the organization during the phases of the software development lifecycle to craft and build workable implementation plans timelines and ultimately robust solutions<li> <li>Provide technical guidance to team members through education and coaching of best practice functional and objectoriented principles<li> <li>Maintain mutual and positive working relationships with all members of CRSP through an environment of cooperation coordination and respect<li> <ul><p> <br ><strong>Preferred Qualifications<strong><br ><p><ul><li>Excellent problem solving skills<li> <li>Experience leading software projects and mentoring junior engineers<li> <li>Familiarity with functionaldeclarative programming concepts monads functors higherorder functions currying immutability side effects pure functions etc<li> <li>Experience using both Scala and Apache Spark<li> <li>Experience with Python 3 and the Pandas library<li> <li>Experience designing and debugging issues in complex distributed systems<li> <li>Experience diagnosing and resolving relational database performance issues including analysis of query plans structure and indexing<li> <li>Familiarity with Git or similar version control<li> <li>Experience working in an Agile environment with strong engineering best practices including unit testing code reviews continuous integration and automated deployments<li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication including the ability to communicate technical concepts to nontechnical staff users and partners<li> <li>Experience in the securities andor financial industry andor additional education in finance preferred<li> <li>Bachelors degree BABS in Computer Science or related field<li> <ul><p> <br ><strong>Minimum Qualifications<strong><br ><p><ul><li>8+ years of development experience in a professional environment<li> <li>2+ years of programming experience with Scala Java Python or C<li> <li>Proficiency in datadriven programming<li> <li>Proficiency in working with and writing queries against relational databases such as SQL Server<li> <ul><p> <br ><strong>LOCATION<strong> 105 West Adams Street 17 TH Floor Chicago IL 60603<br ><strong>WORK SCHEDULE<strong> Full Time 830 am 500 pm normal working hours<p>

Senior Director, Engineering - Mobile & Community

Company: Glassdoor

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 30, 2024

Glassdoor offers a Senior Director of Engineering, Community & Mobile position with a focus on leading engineering teams, driving product roadmaps, and fostering innovation. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, overseeing engineering processes, and ensuring high-quality features. The company values diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance, offering competitive compensation, benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

Hi Ed Advanced Technology Account Executive - Central

Company: CDW

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 02, 2024

The Advanced Technology Account Executive role involves driving revenue from product gross profit, service revenue, and Data Center revenue. Key responsibilities include selling CDW Advanced Technology Solutions in areas like Networking, Advanced Server and Storage Solutions, Microsoft, Security, and Data Center offerings. The role requires exceeding revenue and profit goals, maintaining strong partnerships with specific manufacturing and services partners, and increasing awareness of CDW's value proposition. The executive must also lead partner engagement strategies, develop solid business relationships with target accounts, and provide mentoring for peers. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, four to five years of direct selling experience in a high technology environment, and a solid understanding of technologies and partners that drive Advanced Technology solutions.

IT Intern - April 2024

Company: Kin Insurance

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 02, 2024

Kin Insurance is seeking an IT Intern to join their growing team in Chicago. The role involves assisting with onboarding and offboarding responsibilities, managing IT inventory, providing audio/visual support, and ensuring the security of the organization's devices. The ideal candidate is a student in a CIS or related program with strong communication skills, ability to work with diverse individuals, and a desire to advance their career in a tech-based environment.

Compliance Analyst

Company: Maven Securities

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 02, 2024

Maven, a proprietary trading organization founded in 2011, is seeking a Compliance professional with 1-3 years of experience. The role involves working with the US Compliance Officer to develop and maintain the Compliance framework for the US Broker Dealer entity. The successful candidate will review the Compliance Monitoring Plan, assess the impact of impending or proposed legislation, and provide advice on regulatory matters. Maven offers a great environment, the upside of a start-up, a friendly culture, and eligibility for company benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for clearance tech roles?
Entry‑level (Confidential) salaries range from $70k to $90k annually. Mid‑level (Secret) positions earn $100k to $130k. Senior (Top Secret) roles command $140k to $170k, while Lead or Program Manager positions with TS/SCI clearance can reach $180k to $220k, depending on project complexity and geographic location.
What skills and certifications are required to secure a clearance tech job?
Essential technical skills include secure coding (Python, C/C++), system hardening, and familiarity with SIEM tools like Splunk or QRadar. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, GRC, and PMP are highly valued. Knowledge of NIST SP 800‑53, FedRAMP, ITAR, and CJIS compliance frameworks is mandatory for most roles.
Can clearance tech positions be performed remotely?
Many analysis and software engineering roles allow remote work with strict security controls: encrypted VPN, MFA, and adherence to DoD and DoD-CERT guidelines. However, roles involving hardware maintenance, secure facility access, or classified data handling typically require on‑site presence.
What career progression paths exist within clearance tech roles?
Typical progression moves from Analyst to Senior Analyst, then to System Architect or Lead Engineer. From there, professionals can transition into Program Manager, PMO, or Director of Cyber Operations. Advanced clearance holders can also pursue contracting or consulting roles in private industry with equivalent security clearances.
What are the current industry trends affecting clearance tech careers?
Key trends include the adoption of zero‑trust architectures, accelerated migration to DoD‑compliant cloud services, expansion of cyber‑operations centers, and the integration of AI/ML for threat detection. These shifts increase demand for specialists skilled in cloud security, AI‑driven analytics, and secure DevOps practices.

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