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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.

Field Marketing & Experience Manager

Company: Cyderes

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 06, 2025

Cyderes is a cybersecurity company that specializes in building practical IAM exposure management and risk programs, stopping active threats fast with MDR, and providing AI-driven services. They are looking for a Field Marketing & Experience Manager to own the planning, design, and execution of in-person and virtual experiences that drive engagement, loyalty, and pipeline. The role requires a balance of creativity, operational excellence, and relationship management, working cross-functionally across Sales, Channel & Alliances, and Marketing.

Jr. Business Systems Analyst

Company: Zapier

Location: Latin America,India,North America

Posted Dec 06, 2025

Zapier is seeking a Jr Business Systems Analyst to help power systems, workflows, and automation for their Support organization. The role involves making internal tools more reliable, processes more scalable, and support teams more efficient. Zapier values diversity, inclusion, and remote work, and provides a nonstandard application process to promote equity.

Sr. Director - Cybersecurity

Company: Bugcrowd

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 06, 2025

The job posting is for a senior cybersecurity leader to define strategy, manage security operations, lead teams, and ensure compliance. The role requires extensive technical security experience, leadership skills, and knowledge of security frameworks and tools.

Lead Third Party Risk & Controls Specialist

Company: HubSpot

Location: USA

Posted Dec 06, 2025

HubSpot is hiring a Third Party Risk and Integration Security Engineer to join their IAM team. The role focuses on conducting technical security assessments of third-party applications, vendors, and service providers, with an emphasis on API security, authentication mechanisms, data flows, integration architectures, and generative AI vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in application security, vendor risk management, cloud security, and related fields, along with strong understanding of security frameworks, API security, IAM principles, and modern authentication protocols.

Manager - Emerging Sales

Company: Zapier

Location: USA

Posted Dec 06, 2025

Zapier is hiring a Sales Manager to lead an Emerging Sales team responsible for selling their AI Orchestration platform to customers with 250-999 employees. The role involves managing a team of Account Executives, hiring and coaching talent, providing coaching for full-funnel mastery, elevating strategic execution, driving operational excellence, collaborating cross-functionally, acting as a customer champion, and refining and scaling playbooks. Zapier values diverse perspectives, remote work, and inclusion.

Sr. Marketing Writer

Company: Perforce

Location: USA

Posted Dec 06, 2025

Perforce is a global company that values collaboration, creativity, and wellness. They are seeking a Senior Marketing Writer to develop content for their brands and software solutions. The role involves writing various types of content, collaborating with teams, and applying SEO expertise.

Chief Financial Officer

Company: Finalsite

Location: USA

Posted Dec 06, 2025

Finalsite is a leading website communications, enrollment, and marketing platform for schools and school districts worldwide. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products and services to help schools connect with their community, recruit students and staff, and fundraise while ensuring data privacy, accessibility, hosting, and security. Finalsite is headquartered in Glastonbury, CT, USA, with a fully remote workforce across the US, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Strategic Account Executive – Application Access Governance (AAG)

Company: Saviynt

Location: Singapore

Posted Dec 06, 2025

Saviynt is a leading identity security platform that helps organizations safeguard digital assets, drive operational efficiency, and reduce compliance costs. The company is recognized as a leader in the industry and is helping organizations safely accelerate their deployment and usage of AI. Saviynt is looking for talented professionals to join their team and contribute to the growth of the company.

Sr. Security Partner - GTM

Company: Zapier

Location: USA

Posted Dec 06, 2025

Zapier is seeking a Senior Security Partner to collaborate with various teams and build customer trust. The role involves addressing security requirements, leading customer-facing briefings, and translating customer needs into actionable feedback. The ideal candidate should have extensive security experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with AI tools and compliance frameworks.

State Government Affairs Lead

Company: OpenAI

Location: USA

Posted Dec 06, 2025

OpenAI seeks a State Government Affairs Lead to build relationships with public officials and policymakers, inform and support shared work, and advance regulation, industry standards, and safe development of AI tools. The role requires strategic advocacy, regulatory engagement, stakeholder coordination, and policy development.

Care Management - CMA

Company: Harris

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 06, 2025

Esrun Health is seeking Remote Care Coordinators to work from home as independent contractors, providing telephonic encounters with patients and managing a patient panel. The position offers a flexible schedule, productivity-based pay structure, and the opportunity to become a full-time employee with benefits. Esrun Health aims to transform healthcare delivery by providing proactive, consistent check-ins and support for patients with chronic conditions.

Protective Intelligence & Threat Analyst

Company: OpenAI

Location: USA

Posted Dec 06, 2025

The Corporate Security team at OpenAI ensures the physical safety and security of the organization's assets, operations, and personnel. The Protective Intelligence & Threat Analyst role involves monitoring open-source intelligence, social media, and the dark web to identify and analyze physical security threats and geopolitical developments relevant to the company. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in threat investigations and intelligence analysis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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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