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Senior Data Engineer

Company: SpotHero

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 29, 2023

In Canada, we offer Medical (prescription drug and paramedical coverage), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, and LTD. We use Apache Airflow, Python, and Apache Spark for ETL. The opportunity to collaborate with fun, innovative, and passionate people in a casual, yet highly productive atmosphere. Postgres, MySQL, or other RDBMS experience. Our Front End Stack is: React/Redux, Sass, Jest/React Testing Library/Cypress, and Webpack. Redshift, Presto, or other MPP database experience. At SpotHero, we Respect Fellow Drivers by providing an inclusive interview experience for everyone, including people with disabilities. ConcourseCI for CI/CD. Prometheus/Alertmanager/VictorOps for team alerting. For streaming data, we use Apache Kafka managed by a vendor and use Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, and Spark Streaming for stream processing.

Account Coordinator

Company: Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 22, 2023

Strong MS Office skills, e.g. Independent insurance agents protect our customers by providing home, auto, business, life and health insurance policies to fit their individual needs. Above average mathematical skills. This agency is independently owned and operated. Maintain required client filing. MS Word and MS Excel. Good written and oral communication skills. Working with an independent agency is a great career choice. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the location, and not to the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois Association. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency.

Inside Sales Account Manager, Chicago

Company: Axis Communications

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 22, 2023

Let's create a smarter, safer world For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. With around 4500 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. About Axis Communications We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. Salary Range: $58,000 - $68,000 OTE (based on education, experience and location). Listen to Get To Know Axis - Podcast Type of Employment Permanent Employment Posting End Date 2023-12-17 Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Build and maintain fluid relations with potential and existing customers, resellers, integrators, and partners Analyze channel partner program eligibility and either accept or reject applications Motivate regional sales managers, identify opportunities and determine which customers to pursue and allocate resources to, to best achieve initiatives Strategize, solicit and drive attendance at trade shows, seminars, Axis Academies, Webinars and other promotional sales activities Performs other related duties as assigned What We Are Looking For Ability to make decisions independently Outstanding communication Fluent in Microsoft Office applications Responsible independent drive Ability to effectively motivate in time sensitive environment Charismatic disposition Competitively efficient Solid technical skills to include understanding of networking infrastructure Resourceful We Believe You Will Need Bachelor's degree in Business or related area 2-3+ years in a sales position, technical sales experience a plus Physical demands: Frequently required to lift 20-50 lbs, occasionally more.

Product Owner

Company: GAINSystems Inc

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 29, 2023

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, veteran status or medical condition. Experience designing web, multi-tenant applications. Bachelor’s degree required, preferably of an Information Systems, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or commensurate experience. Advanced level of writing technical documentation, formal use cases and user stories, and communicating requirements across multiple end users. At GAINS, we recognize that diversity and inclusion make our teams stronger. Experience in delivering B2B Supply Chain solutions, B2C experience a plus. Provide assistance to end users in understanding functionality, including technical documentation. Understanding of system and UX/UI design techniques. Experience with Agile Methodology a must. Identify, validate, and document business requirements to expand the functionality of GAINS’ core software products.

Privacy Analyst

Company: G2

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 29, 2023

We consider applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or marital, veteran, or physical or mental disability status. CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc are a big plus. Worked with privacy tools like; Osano, Mine, DataGrail, Onetrust, etc before Familiarity with compliance frameworks like CSA, ISO270001, and SOC2. Familiarity with SaaS platforms, data processing activities, and the technological implications of data privacy. -- For job applicants in California, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, please review this applicant privacy notice before applying to this job. Experience in other technical or non technical areas (business administration, legal, product management, project management,software development,, etc) Our Commitment to Inclusivity and Diversity At G2, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where people of every background can thrive and feel welcome. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Law, Information Security, Computer Science) or related work experience. 2-3 years of experience in a privacy-related role with a focus on GDPR, CCPA, and other global privacy regulations. Engage with product, engineering, marketing, and other departments to ensure data privacy considerations are integrated into project planning and day-to-day operations. Certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) such as CIPP, CIPM, or CIPT is preferred.

Senior Analyst - Transfer Pricing

Company: Abbott

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 29, 2023

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, financial modeling, accounting, prioritization, time management and communication skills (both oral and written). Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Public accounting experience preferred. Experience You Will Bring: Bachelor's degree, preferably with an advanced degree in economics, tax, accounting or finance. Proficiency in accounting systems (SAP) and processes. Self-starter, team player (across multiple time zones), strong attention to detail, ability to effectively interface throughout an organization at multiple levels. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf JOB FAMILY: Tax DIVISION: FIN Corporate Finance LOCATION: United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr. ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Abbott Park : AP06D WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. 4+ years of transfer pricing or similar experience.

Senior Network Engineer - PSA

Company: SDI Presence

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 23, 2023

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. • Proficiency in Cisco networking, Nexus VPC, F5, and Infoblox. • Strong experience with EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF. • Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE) are highly desirable. SDI Presence makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Analyze, manage and mitigate risks. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between SDI Presence and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Optimize network performance using EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF routing protocols.

Senior Network Engineer

Company: Enfusion

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 29, 2023

Enfusion will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. Enfusion is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Very strong understanding of security concepts and technologies as they related to networking (e.g., WAF, DDOS, IDPS, PoLP, RBAC, SiD, and ZT) Exposure to public cloud environments and integrating with on-prem systems Experience with configuration management, monitoring, and other orchestration methodologies and technologies for networking infrastructure hardware. Other perks include commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program. Solid NetEng-grade scripting abilities (Python, or similar). Strong hands on experience with network hardware and networking technologies (top of rack switches, switch chassis, routers, firewalls, virtual appliances). LI-MS1 Enfusion offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, retirement and pension plans, and generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave. Excellent documentation and communication skills Certified candidates highly preferred (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, JNCIE) It would also help if you have a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science or Engineering Be able to work onsite in Chicago with occasional travel. Strong experience with layer 2 networking protocols (e.g., multicast, spanning tree) Strong experience with layer 3 dynamic routing protocols: MPLS, BGP, ISIS and OSPF (between internal sites and between external clients / partners) Strong experience with layer 3+ networking and security protocols (e.g., GRE tunnels, IPSec encryption) Experience with extranet providers and services (e.g., TNS and ECX) Experience working with Tier 1 / Tier 2 global ISPs and configuring BGP routing with them. Experience with Cisco Nexus, Arista and Palo Alto firewalls highly desirable.

Senior Security Engineer - PSA

Company: SDI Presence

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 23, 2023

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SDI Presence makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between SDI Presence and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSE) or higher certification is preferred. • In-depth knowledge of Cisco Firepower and IPSec site-to-site VPNs. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Full Stack.net Developer

Company: Flanagan - Bilton LLC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 22, 2023

Knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, Less, and Sass. Prior experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Visual Code, and Microsoft SQL Server. Knowledge of relational database management, assessment, profiling, and optimization. Knowledge of industry best practices for web application design, analysis, development, validation, and implementation. Knowledge of Visual Studio 2019, Visual Code, SQL Management and Cloud environments. Qualifications: Five or more years of professional experience in designing, developing, and maintaining web-based applications. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Skill in developing C ASP.NET MVC/Web API, Vuejs, Typescript, ServiceStack, and SQL. Experience designing and developing efficient reports. Knowledge of caching mechanisms. Knowledge of object-oriented programming.

Blockchain Security Engineer (Contractor)

Company: Jump Trading

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 29, 2023

Python, Javascript, TypeScript, Go, C++, Rust, Java, Node). Develop security automation tooling for SAST, DAST, and CI/CD frameworks. Knowledge and application of secrets management, data encryption, key management, PKI, distributed ledgers and tokenization Experienced in architecting, or contributing to, mid-to-large scale software projects Secure Code Review and Development Experience within 3 of the following languages (eg. Collaborate with community members via channels such as Slack, Discord, and Telegram. Design, build, and implement security solutions to support open-source blockchain projects. Experience with securing cloud environments and container platforms Experience with leading penetration tests, red team exercises, bug bounty programs, or CTFs Excited by the prospect of working in a fast-paced and lean organization with evolving focuses and priorities Kind, communicative, resourceful, self-sufficient, curious, and able to work with internal and external stakeholders Reliable and predictable availability LI-DNI Annual Base Salary Range $150,000—$250,000 USD Participate in risk assessment, threat modeling, and other security exercises. Skills You’ll Need: Experience with or willingness to learn Smart Contract Auditing (Solidity or other smart contract languages) Familiarity with Web3, DeFi protocols, Cryptocurrency, EVM, DAOs, and NFTs Strong interest in securing logic and applications that will accelerate the adoption of the decentralized future Experience with reverse engineering complex systems. Manage or train other engineers both internal to Jump, as well as within the crypto community, to help projects scale safely. Contribute to our security bug bounty programs, helping validate and fix reported vulnerabilities.

Human Resources Manager - Operations

Company: Chicago Public Media

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 22, 2023

We are fully focused on equality of opportunity and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, experience, and all other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we actively seek and welcome people from all backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences to join our team. Our culture is one where collaboration, ideas, and innovation are encouraged. Chicago Public Media's dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion is reflective across our brands, WBEZ 91.5 FM, Chicago Sun-Times, and Vocalo 91.1 FM, in our staff and in our work. This individual has solid organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential employee issues and situations, and assists in providing leadership, support and education on Chicago Public Media's core values, ethics and compliance, and overall HR policies, procedures, and best practices. We value colleagues who will enhance our culture by bringing new ideas, diverse experiences, and talents to our dynamic workplace. The Human Resources Manager - Operations will focus on HR compliance in the areas of benefits administration, leave management, case management, employee relations and labor law. General Responsibilities Function as the main point of contact and lead on benefits administration and compliance including non-discrimination testing, open enrollment, benefits census and audits, and internal and external reporting requirements Support the administration and processing of payroll to include HRIS administration, tax registration, document maintenance, and time management approvals Manage, track and verify benefits invoicing and be the main point of contact for resolution of discrepancies Assists in the coordination of employee onboarding and off boarding and culture initiatives Administer reports of employee benefit programs & PTO tracking systems, including access permissions, employee changes, leave management, FMLA and disability claims. We serve the public interest by creating diverse, compelling content that informs, inspires, and enriches. Our benefits include: 6 weeks fully paid family leave High quality Medical, Dental, and Vision plans at an affordable cost A 403(b)retirement plan with a company match Generous paid time off, including starting with 3 weeks' vacation and 4 personal days.

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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