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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 Software Engineer

Company: Green Dot Corporation

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Risk Team and build scalable, secure systems for fraud detection and risk management. The role involves technical leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and operating in an AI-driven SDLC environment.

Senior Security Engineer - Incident Response

Company: Mozilla

Location: Canada,UK

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Mozilla Corporation, a nonprofit-backed technology company, is seeking an Incident Responder to monitor and mitigate attacks across its products and services. The role involves identifying and responding to security incidents, designing security alerts and workflows, conducting threat hunting activities, and partnering with stakeholders to maintain a continuously improving feedback loop. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience managing security incidents, expertise with SIEM systems, endpoint detection and investigation tools, and security orchestration and automation platforms. Mozilla offers generous benefits and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Lead Engineer (CRM)

Company: Green Dot Corporation

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the CES team and build scalable, secure, and resilient systems that enhance customer experience. The role involves leading the full software development lifecycle, designing and architecting CRM solutions, writing high-quality code, configuring and integrating CRM systems, leading innovation pilots, ensuring solutions meet business needs, tracking project progress, mentoring junior developers, developing testing strategies, maintaining technical documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer

Company: Dropbox

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

The role of an Infrastructure Engineer at Dropbox involves shaping and constructing robust systems to support current products and future innovations. Responsibilities include building infrastructure for metadata management, expanding Dropbox's data fabric, optimizing analytics platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement. The position requires a strong technical background, experience in managing large-scale systems, and the ability to navigate ambiguous situations.

Change Management Consultant

Company: Insight

Location: Canada

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Insight is a people-first tech company seeking a Microsoft 365 Change Management Consultant to join their Modern Workplace Collaboration team. The role involves providing adoption and change management support, delivering training, developing adoption plans, and working on various Microsoft 365 projects. Insight offers remote work flexibility, a focus on employee well-being, and opportunities for career growth.

Senior Integrated Marketing Manager

Company: Mozilla

Location: France

Posted Nov 25, 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 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.

Sr. DBA

Company: Green Dot Corporation

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join their DBA team. The role involves administering and optimizing databases, designing backup and recovery strategies, monitoring performance, collaborating with engineering and DevOps teams, ensuring compliance with data governance and security standards, and participating in incident response. The company promotes diversity, offers equal opportunity, and values remote work.

Senior Director - Commerce Product Platform

Company: Twilio

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Twilio is seeking a Senior Director of Product Management to lead the strategy and roadmap for their Commerce Platform. The role involves setting long-term strategy, building a world-class PM team, and partnering with cross-functional leaders to deliver innovative solutions that fuel Twilio's growth. The ideal candidate should have deep understanding of commerce systems, experience in product and platform ownership, roadmap management, cross-functional partnership, team leadership, and data-driven decision making.

VP - Product Management (Platform & Signature Experience)

Company: EDB

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

The candidate is seeking a VP of Product Management role overseeing the end-to-end user journey and execution layer of the EDB Postgres AI platform. The role involves leading teams responsible for platform services, hybrid management, telemetry, migrations, and partner marketplace integration. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of product leadership experience, deep technical fluency in modern database technology and cloud-native architecture, and proven ability to define a world-class user experience for enterprise-grade software.

Full Stack Developer

Company: Guidehouse

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

The job posting is for a full-stack developer position in software development and support for a digital travel company. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing a distributed enterprise application using microservices and business automation patterns. The ideal candidate should have experience in enterprise software design, proficiency in JavaScript, Java, and cloud development, and knowledge of web accessibility and security best practices.

IAM Engineer - SailPoint ISC

Company: GuidePoint Security

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

GuidePoint is expanding its Identity and Access Management service offerings and is hiring an Identity Governance and Administration Engineer with SailPoint ISCIDN Implementation experience. The role involves implementing and enhancing SailPoint ISCIDN Identity Governance and Administration solutions, gathering and documenting technical requirements, and acting as a subject matter expert for client discussions. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with SailPoint ISCIDN technologies, common connectors, XML, JSON, web services, configuring workflows, user access certification campaigns, segregation of duties policies, and the software development lifecycle. Strong verbal and written skills are required to develop technical documentation and presentations, and experience in leading technical discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders is preferred. SailPoint IDNISC Engineer certification is highly preferred. The company offers access to vendor-supplied training, paid vendor certifications, the opportunity to learn additional IAM security tools, and 100% remote work.

Lead Software Engineer

Company: Green Dot Corporation

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 25, 2025

Green Dot is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to build scalable systems for fraud detection and compliance automation. The role offers remote work flexibility, competitive compensation ($139,900-$199,300), and opportunities to work in an AI-driven environment. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and professional growth while requiring expertise in cloud technologies, security standards, and agile methodologies.

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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