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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.

Compliance Analyst - BSA/AML

Company: Found

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Found is a company that provides banking services for self-employed individuals, offering tools to automate taxes and expense tracking. They are looking for kind, resourceful, and passionate people to join their team and build a safety net for self-employment. The Compliance Lead role involves assisting with tracking and responding to Requests for Information, preparing monthly reports, conducting BSA/AML transaction monitoring, and performing KYC customer due diligence reviews.

Senior Backend Engineer

Company: Mozilla

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 27, 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, a privacy-minded web browser, and are focused on diverse areas including AI, social media, and security. The company is wholly owned by the nonprofit Mozilla Foundation and is committed to making the internet better for people.

Lead Data Governance Engineer

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Their platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in various initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI engineering, and IoT. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. They are hiring a Lead Data Governance Engineer to develop Python-based tooling for data governance policies, processes, standards, and monitoring in compliance with internal policies and regulatory frameworks.

Member of Technical Staff, Backend Engineer - API

Company: Runway

Location: North America,Europe

Posted Nov 27, 2025

The role is for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Backend team at Runway, working on AI-powered video creation and collaboration tools. The company is open to hiring remote candidates across North America and Europe, with offices in major cities. The technical stack includes TypeScript, AWS, Python, PyTorch, Kubernetes, and more. The position offers the opportunity to work with a world-class engineering team, own the full API lifecycle, and improve performance and reliability.

Trading Operations Associate

Company: Kraken

Location: USA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Kraken is a mission-focused crypto company that aims to accelerate global adoption of crypto for financial freedom and inclusion. They offer various products and services, and are committed to security, education, and client support. The Operations & Trade Support Associate role is critical for smooth daily functioning, trade execution, operational processes, settlements, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.

SOC 2 Assessor

Company: TestPros

Location: USA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

TestPros is a successful IT services company established in 1988, offering a wide range of services including cybersecurity, compliance, testing, and quality assurance. They are seeking an expert-level SOC 2 auditor to join their team on a part-time basis.

Senior Software Engineer - Detection & Response Engineering

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: UK

Posted Nov 27, 2025

This is a remote Senior Software Security Engineer position in the UK for the Detection & Response Engineering team. The role involves building advanced security tools, conducting detection research, and automating response processes using Go, TypeScript, Python, and the Grafana observability stack. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of software engineering experience, knowledge of security concepts, and experience with public clouds, Kubernetes, and container ecosystems.

NetSuite Administrator

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Their platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in various industries. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. They are hiring a NetSuite Administrator who strives for high engineering quality and process efficiency. The role involves developing engineering solutions in NetSuite, Salesforce, and other business systems, collaborating with colleagues, and learning Canonical business processes.

Project Manager - PMO Lead, Human Capital

Company: Guidehouse

Location: USA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

The role is a Lead Human Capital Program Management Office & Change Management position. The candidate will lead and execute multiple project management efforts for critical strategic HR priorities, focusing on the people side of change. The ideal candidate will have experience in process improvement, business process methodologies, and internal corporate HR experience in a professional services firm. The role requires strong project management, change management, and supervision skills.

Senior Software Engineer - Detection & Response Engineering

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: Spain

Posted Nov 27, 2025

This is a remote Senior Software Security Engineer position in Spain. The role involves building advanced security tools and processes, collaborating with teams, and contributing to the security community. The ideal candidate has significant experience in software engineering, security concepts, and cloud systems.

Software Engineer, Principal - Mobile App

Company: Blackbaud

Location: India

Posted Nov 27, 2025

The role is a Principal Mobile App Engineer position that involves all phases of the development lifecycle. The candidate should have extensive experience in modern mobile app development and engineering best practices. The role includes contributing to design and development, evaluating performance, assisting in delivery, working with architecture, performing reviews, providing technical innovation, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high code standards.

Salesforce Administrator

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Their platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in various initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI engineering, and IoT. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. They are hiring a Salesforce Administrator to work remotely in the EMEA region, focusing on developing engineering solutions in NetSuite, Salesforce, and other business systems. The role requires exceptional academic track record, experience with CRM/ERP systems, and professional written and spoken English.

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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