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Security clearance roles are at the forefront of national defense and cyber resilience. With escalating cyber‑attack budgets and increased federal spending on advanced weaponry, demand for vetted professionals has surged, driving competitive salaries and rapid hiring cycles.

Clearance positions span software engineering, system architecture, threat intelligence, and compliance management. Typical duties include secure code reviews, penetration testing with tools like Kali Linux and Metasploit, configuring SIEM platforms such as Splunk or QRadar, and ensuring adherence to NIST SP 800‑53 controls for DoD and FedRAMP environments.

Salary transparency is critical for clearance holders because pay is often tied to the level of clearance and the sensitivity of projects. Knowing exact ranges upfront helps professionals negotiate time‑off, relocation, and contract terms, avoiding the hidden costs of security‑related travel and extended vetting periods.

Senior Database Engineer – SQL Server and Azure

Company: Green Dot Corporation

Location: USA

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Green Dot is seeking a Database Engineer with expertise in SQL Server and Azure cloud technologies to join their product engineering team. The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing SQL Server databases, leading Azure migration efforts, developing cloud-native data solutions, and collaborating with AI copilots. The company offers a Work from Anywhere model and values diversity and inclusion.

IT Security Analyst

Company: Canadian Bank Note Company

Location: Canada

Posted Dec 05, 2025

The Canadian Bank Note Company emphasizes secure technology solutions and a supportive work environment. The IT Security Analyst role involves strategic security operations, compliance, and collaboration. The company values diversity and offers competitive benefits.

Compliance and Security Program Manager

Company: HitPay

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

HitPay is a payments infrastructure platform headquartered in Singapore, enabling over 20,000 SMBs in APAC to accept online and in-person payments through trusted local methods. The Compliance & Security Program Manager role involves driving compliance, IT governance, and security initiatives across the organization, working closely with auditors, regulators, and internal teams to ensure regulatory compliance and build secure products.

Support Account Manager

Company: Saviynt

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

This job description outlines the role of a Support Account Manager, emphasizing customer support, issue resolution, cross-functional collaboration, and required skills like communication and problem-solving. It highlights responsibilities such as account management, performance monitoring, and proactive engagement with customers.

ISSO-ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Company: Latitude Inc

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

The job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and requirements for a lead security representative role focused on system RMF lifecycle activities, security control implementation, compliance, and risk management. It requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, extensive information security experience, and familiarity with federal government systems and RMF processes.

Oracle Financials Developer

Company: Latitude Inc

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

The job description outlines the role of an Oracle Financials Developer responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing solutions within the Oracle Financials applications suite. The position requires collaboration with business analysts, functional experts, and IT teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. The role involves application development, integration, customization, data migration, support, maintenance, testing, documentation, security, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Senior Information Security Specialist-SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Company: Latitude Inc

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

The job posting outlines primary responsibilities and qualifications for a Risk Management and Security role. The position involves executing and supporting the Risk Management Framework lifecycle, developing and maintaining security documentation, conducting vulnerability assessments, performing continuous monitoring, analyzing security incidents, conducting audits, providing security guidance, staying informed of threats, coordinating with stakeholders, and drafting cybersecurity policies. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a related field, at least five years of experience with vulnerability scanning tools, network security, SIEM, and the Risk Management Framework, and basic knowledge of Active Directory, UNIX, RHEL, Windows, and relational databases. Previous support of federal government enterprise systems or DHSDOD programs is preferred, and an active DoD Secret Clearance is required.

Senior Software Engineer (Linea AI)

Company: Cyberhaven

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

The job posting is for an experienced Backend engineer to join the Linea AI team and help drive high-impact innovation projects. The role involves designing and optimizing large-scale, fault-tolerant systems, solving real-world scaling problems, and operationalizing AI prototypes to production. The ideal candidate should have a strong track record in building full-stack applications, experience with Go or Python, and production experience with large-scale foundational models and transformer-based architecture.

Commercial Counsel

Company: Blockdaemon

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

The job posting is for a Commercial Counsel to join Blockdaemon's legal team. The role involves advising on complex commercial transactions, partnering with business teams, and scaling legal operations for a fast-growing global blockchain technology company. The position is remote-first and hiring in Ireland or the UK.

Healthcare Technology Consulting - Deputy Project Manager - PMO Support

Company: Guidehouse

Location: USA

Posted Dec 05, 2025

The Deputy Project Manager PMO Support role is critical for the Oracle Health EHR implementation initiative. The position involves program coordination, governance, stakeholder engagement, reporting, risk management, and surge planning. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, 7 years of project management experience, and 3 years in healthcare IT or public sector programs. Strong communication, facilitation, and documentation skills are required.

Data Platform Technical Lead

Company: Welltech

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Welltech is a global leader in the health and fitness industry with over 200 million installs across three life-changing apps. The company aims to transform lives through intuitive nutrition trackers, powerful fitness solutions, and personalized wellness journeys. They are seeking a Staff Data Engineer to lead a team in modernizing their data platform, ensuring seamless customer experiences and driving business growth.

Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Company: HitPay

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2025

HitPay is a payments infrastructure platform for growing businesses in APAC, enabling them to accept online and in-person payments through trusted local methods. The company is headquartered in Singapore and regulated by central banks across Southeast Asia. As a Senior Software Engineer at HitPay, you will play a critical role in shaping the core of their payments and commerce platform, architecting and developing robust backend solutions, and collaborating with product and engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions.

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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