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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.

AVP Sales

Company: Zafran.io

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 10, 2025

The Area Vice President of Sales East will drive hypergrowth customer acquisition and bookings through effective leadership of the regional sales organization. The role involves talent acquisition, team development, strategic partnership management, and ensuring consistent pipeline generation and revenue achievement. Zafran, the company behind the role, aims to stop the exploitation of vulnerabilities everywhere and is backed by Sequoia Capital and Cyberstarts.

SaaS Engineer - Productivity and Collaboration

Company: Dropbox

Location: Poland

Posted Nov 10, 2025

The role is for a SaaS Engineer to manage and optimize Dropbox's SaaS ecosystem. The ideal candidate has experience administering collaboration platforms like Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and Dropbox, along with strong scripting and automation skills. The responsibilities include administering SaaS platforms, evaluating new features, measuring adoption trends, identifying AI automation opportunities, troubleshooting incidents, and delivering documentation and training. The requirements include 5+ years of experience administering enterprise SaaS platforms, experience with automationscripting, familiarity with SaaS APIs and integrations, strong analytical skills, excellent troubleshooting and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and crossfunctionally. Preferred qualifications include certifications in Google Workspace or Slack administration, experience with SaaS adoption programs, familiarity with AI/ML-powered SaaS features, and a background in SaaS spend optimization and vendor management.

Senior/Staff Product Designer

Company: Kraken

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 10, 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 a Senior Product Designer to shape the future of Kraken by creating intuitive and aesthetically excellent user experiences for their consumer-focused trading apps.

Senior Data Scientist

Company: Mozilla

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 10, 2025

Mozilla Corporation is a nonprofit-backed technology company that has shaped the internet for the better over the last 25 years. They make groundbreaking products like Firefox, a privacy-minded web browser, and focus on diverse areas including AI, social media, and security. The company is committed to making the internet better for people and is wholly owned by the nonprofit Mozilla Foundation.

Software Engineer, Senior - C#

Company: Blackbaud

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 10, 2025

The role of Senior Software Engineer involves all phases of the development lifecycle. The candidate should have experience in object-oriented development and engineering best practices. The role includes designing, building, and maintaining efficient and reliable code, participating in Agile development, collaborating with other engineers, and ensuring compliance with web standards and accessibility requirements.

Senior DevOps Engineer

Company: Ten Mile Square Technologies

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 10, 2025

This job description highlights Ten Mile Square Technologies as a high-end tech consulting firm offering competitive salaries ($140,000-$160,000) and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental insurance, 401k contributions, and remote work options. The role involves solving complex technical challenges in DevOps, cloud architecture, and security compliance, requiring expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices. The company emphasizes innovation, professional growth, and a collaborative environment for skilled software engineers.

Platform Engineer

Company: Scene Health

Location: USA

Posted Nov 10, 2025

Scene Health is a company on a mission to solve medication nonadherence. They provide a platform of mobile and web-based applications used in the US and abroad. The company works with world-renowned clinicians and scientists to help patients facing significant health challenges. They are looking for a Platform Engineer to join their team and help establish a vision for DevOps, recommend and deploy changes to infrastructure, and help achieve higher levels of compliance certification.

Sr. Treasury Ops Analyst

Company: Kraken

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 10, 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 premium crypto products and prioritize security, education, and client support. The Senior Treasury Analyst role involves optimizing liquidity, cash management, and treasury operations with a data-driven approach.

Senior DevOps Engineer - AI & Data Infrastructure

Company: Goodnotes

Location: Asia,Singapore

Posted Nov 10, 2025

The AI team at Goodnotes is seeking a talented engineer to join their distributed team across Europe and Asia. The role involves building and maintaining infrastructure for running end-to-end AI technology, including large language models, math solvers, and handwriting recognition systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with lakehouse architecture, backend development, Linux and networking fundamentals, network and container security, AWS products, Kubernetes, distributed databases, and CICD pipelines.

Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Nov 10, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. The company is hiring an Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager to lead a team in presales and professional services activities, working remotely in one of three geographic regions. The role requires extensive Linux experience, proficiency in programming languages, and strong interpersonal skills.

Android Engineer - App Analysis

Company: Data Theorem

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 10, 2025

Data Theorem is a cybersecurity company focused on creating a more secure world for data. They are searching for exceptional talent to grow and take ownership of projects. As an Android engineer, you will work on tools to analyze Android applications for security and privacy issues, collaborate with the security research team, and be part of a global engineering team.

Distinguished Security Engineer – FedRAMP High - Director Level

Company: Saviynt

Location: USA

Posted Nov 10, 2025

The job posting is for a Distinguished Security Engineer Director-Level Individual Contributor role at Saviynt, focusing on leading the company's FedRAMP security mission. The role involves driving FedRAMP certification, governance, and continuous monitoring, as well as hands-on security engineering, cross-functional security enablement, and compliance expansion. The ideal candidate should have extensive security architecture and engineering experience, FedRAMP authority, technical expertise in cloud and modern application security, and strong leadership and communication skills.

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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