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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 SW Engineer - Migrations

Company: Visa

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Pismo is a technology company founded in 2016 that provides a comprehensive processing platform for banking card issuing and financial market infrastructure. It helps customers innovate and build next-generation banking and payment solutions. Pismo joined Visa in 2024 and leverages Visa's solutions to address technological challenges faced by large banks, marketplaces, and fintech companies in migrating from legacy systems to advanced technology. Pismo's cloud-based platform empowers firms to build and launch financial products rapidly while maintaining high security and availability standards.

Engineering Manager - Infrastructure

Company: Apollo.io

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 23, 2025

The role is for an Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for keeping Apollo's systems fast, reliable, and scalable. The manager will work closely with senior leadership, drive best-in-class engineering practices, and help define the next-generation infrastructure strategy. The ideal candidate has experience in leading teams, designing distributed systems, and expertise in cloud environments, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and observability tools.

Cyber Security Analyst

Company: Immersive

Location: UK

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Immersive Labs is a leading cyber resilience solution provider that helps organizations improve their security posture through immersive threat simulations and readiness assessments. The company is hiring a Cyber Security Analyst to join their Risk & Security team in the UK, focusing on securing their internal estate and the Immersive One platform. The role involves operating security platforms, documenting SOPs, horizon scanning for threats, managing bug bounty programs, and conducting security audits. Immersive Labs offers a range of benefits and values, including flexibility, career development, and a sociable team culture.

Security Engineer - Cloud Security

Company: Red Cell Partners

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Trase Systems is an AI company founded in 2023 that provides an end-to-end solution for deploying, managing, and optimizing AI in the enterprise. They specialize in AI Agent innovation and have topped the Hugging Face GAIA Leaderboard. The company is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join their team and ensure the security and availability of their production cloud environments.

Staff SW Engineer - Accounts

Company: Visa

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Pismo is a technology company founded in 2016 that provides a comprehensive processing platform for banking card issuing and financial market infrastructure. The company helps customers innovate and build the next generation of banking and payment solutions. Pismo joined Visa in 2024 and leverages Visa's solutions to address technological challenges faced by large banks, marketplaces, and fintech companies in migrating from legacy systems to more advanced technology. Pismo's cloud-based platform empowers firms to build and launch financial products rapidly while maintaining high security and availability standards.

Enterprise Sales Director

Company: Lumos

Location: USA

Posted Nov 23, 2025

The role of Enterprise Sales Director Central US at Lumos involves leading the strategic enterprise segment across the Central region for companies with 2000+ employees. The responsibilities include managing a team of quota-carrying Enterprise AEs, setting clear activity and quality standards, owning the regional business plan, running a tight operating cadence, ensuring world-class execution of the sales process, leading pipeline generation strategy, partnering with SE leadership, building a partner co-sell motion, using data to diagnose gaps and implement corrective plays, and fostering an accountable and performance-based culture. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience leading enterprise account executives, a consistent record of team overattainment in complex multistakeholder enterprise deals, deep understanding of SaaS/Cloud GTM identity security or enterprise IT domain, mastery of MEDDPICC, forecast discipline, strong cross-functional influence, and executive presence.

Project Manager - Marketing

Company: Saviynt

Location: USA

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Saviynt is an AI-powered identity platform that helps organizations manage and govern access to their applications, data, and business processes. The company is recognized as a leader in identity security and is helping customers safely accelerate their deployment and usage of AI. Saviynt is building an in-house creative engine and is hiring a Creative Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of marketing projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output.

Public Relations & Communications Manager

Company: Kraken

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Kraken promotes its mission-driven approach to advancing crypto adoption, highlighting a global team dedicated to innovation and financial inclusion. The company emphasizes its commitment to security, education, and client support while seeking passionate candidates to join their remote workforce.

Technology Account Lead - USDA

Company: Guidehouse

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 23, 2025

The job description outlines a senior technology consulting role focused on driving growth, building client relationships, and leading technology initiatives for the USDA account. Key responsibilities include owning sales targets, shaping technology pipelines, collaborating with account leads, representing Guidehouse's technology capabilities, engaging with partners, ensuring delivery excellence, and securing positive customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in technology consulting, deep understanding of enterprise IT domains, strong communication skills, and US citizenship with the ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Intermediate Backend Engineer (RoR) - Security Risk Management: Platform Management

Company: GitLab

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 23, 2025

The role is for an Intermediate Backend Engineer to join the Security Platform Management team at GitLab. The team is building enterprise security solutions from the ground up, including a new Security Manager role system, assets inventory capabilities, logical asset gathering, and a unified configuration mechanism for GitLab security tools. The role involves designing and developing next-generation Security Platform Management capabilities, building scalable backend systems, creating robust APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Senior Pentester

Company: Synack

Location: USA

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Synack is seeking a talented penetration tester to join their new team. The role involves conducting penetration tests, identifying vulnerabilities, and writing professional reports. The ideal candidate should have experience in various types of offensive security engagements, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications.

QA Engineer II (with SEO Testing Experience)

Company: Outliant

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Ignite Visibility is a cutting-edge digital marketing agency celebrating its innovative approach and recent expansion through the acquisition of Outliant. The QA Engineer II role emphasizes quality assurance, test automation, and collaboration in a dynamic environment offering career growth, flexible work arrangements, and competitive benefits.

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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