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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.

Staff Technical Program Manager

Company: Mozilla

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 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, the 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.

Data Engineer

Company: Makersite GmbH

Location: Germany

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Makersite seeks a Data Engineer to contribute to sustainable product development. The role involves designing data pipelines and collaborating on innovative projects. Benefits include remote work, competitive salary, and professional growth opportunities.

Senior Engineering Manager – Growth Acquire

Company: Kraken

Location: USA

Posted Nov 28, 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 industry-leading security, education, and client support through products like Kraken Pro, Desktop Wallet, and Kraken Futures. The Growth Acquire teams focus on attracting, engaging, and inspiring trust in new users through website and mobile experiences, SEO, and emerging AI-driven platforms.

Staff Technical Program Manager

Company: Mozilla

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Mozilla's mission to improve the internet through innovation and privacy-focused initiatives is highlighted, with a focus on security, diversity, and empowering users. The job posting emphasizes collaboration, technical leadership, and alignment with Mozilla's core values.

Cloud Engineer

Company: MetroSys

Location: USA

Posted Nov 28, 2025

MetroSys is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer with 3+ years of experience, strong expertise in Microsoft Azure services, and familiarity with hybrid and multicloud environments. The role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud infrastructure, collaborating with DevOps and development teams, implementing security best practices, and supporting multicloud initiatives. The position is fully remote with occasional collaboration across time zones.

Data Cloud Engineer (DataOps)

Company: Trafilea

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Trafilea is a consumer tech platform that uses AI to help brands grow. They have over $1B in revenue, 12M customers, and 500+ talents across 19 countries. Trafilea builds and scales its own DTC brands while helping ambitious talent grow. They offer a remote, dynamic, and diverse work environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Senior Fullstack Engineer (Enterprise features)

Company: n8n

Location: Europe

Posted Nov 28, 2025

n8n is an open-source workflow orchestration platform that empowers technical teams to automate faster and smarter. The company has grown significantly since its founding in 2019, with a diverse team of over 160 employees, a strong community of 650,000 active developers, and backing from top investors. n8n offers a range of enterprise features, including a centralized insights dashboard, enhanced role-based access control, and Git-backed environments. The company values diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning, and offers competitive compensation, work-life balance, and opportunities for career growth.

Senior Software Engineer (Linea AI)

Company: Cyberhaven

Location: Europe

Posted Nov 28, 2025

The role is for an experienced Backend engineer to join the Linea AI team and help drive high-impact innovation projects. The engineer will work on cutting-edge technology, designing and optimizing large-scale systems, and operationalizing AI prototypes to production. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Backend development experience, expertise in Go and Python, and experience with large-scale foundational models and transformer-based architecture.

Director of Strategic Accounts

Company: Tanium

Location: USA

Posted Nov 28, 2025

The Director of Strategic Accounts position at Tanium involves generating opportunities to position the Tanium platform within assigned territories and accounts. The role requires articulating the value of the platform to decision makers, nurturing relationships, working with partner and marketing teams, generating sales development activity, forecasting, and conducting presentations. The ideal candidate has significant enterprise software sales experience, a strong team mentality, proven track record of exceeding quota, experience calling on CSuite level contacts, background in building relationships with partner ecosystems, and excellent communication and presentation skills.

Engineering Manager - Cards

Company: Kraken

Location: USA

Posted Nov 28, 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 are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their cross-functional Cards Pod, building and scaling Kraken's card experiences. The role involves leading a team of frontend and backend engineers, owning the UX for card features, and collaborating with product managers and designers to deliver high-impact features.

Engineering Manager - AI Tasks

Company: Zapier

Location: North America

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Zapier is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their AI Tasks team, which focuses on making AI accessible, trustworthy, and productive for users. The role involves leading a team of engineers, making architectural decisions, collaborating with product and design, and championing problem-solving. Zapier values diversity, inclusion, and remote work, and they have a nonstandard application process to promote equity.

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Company: Hostaway

Location: EMEA

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Hostaway is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to join their team and drive growth in the vacation rental industry. The role involves ensuring product quality, collaborating with teams, and promoting testing practices. The company offers competitive compensation, remote work, equity, professional growth, and a values-driven culture.

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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