An opportunity has come through our network for a Software Engineer - AI Team at a leading technology company. This permanent position, open to candidates across the USA, offers a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 - $150,000 annually. You'll join an innovative AI Team, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build intelligent, AI-first solutions that enhance workflows and decision-making.
What You'll Be Doing: Building AI-First Solutions for Enhanced Workflows
As a Software Engineer on the AI Team, you'll be at the forefront of designing, developing, and deploying intelligent applications that leverage cutting-edge AI capabilities. Your work will directly impact how teams operate and make decisions, focusing on scalability and user-friendliness.
- Develop Intelligent Software: You will build and maintain scalable, AI-enhanced applications using modern programming languages and cloud-based DevOps tools. This involves writing robust code for applications that integrate AI models to deliver intelligent functionalities, ensuring they are efficient, reliable, and can handle increasing demands.
- Integrate AI Capabilities: You will play a crucial role in creating smart assistants and conversational interfaces by leveraging advanced SDKs (Software Development Kits) and extensibility frameworks. This involves connecting AI models to user-facing applications, enabling natural language interactions, and embedding AI intelligence directly into workflows.
- Enhance Application Intelligence: You will actively implement search and retrieval features that improve how users access information. You'll also integrate machine learning (ML) models into applications to enhance overall user experience and functionality, making systems smarter, more predictive, and more personalized.
- Optimize AI Workflows: You will apply advanced prompt engineering and AI/ML techniques to refine system performance and automate complex tasks. This involves optimizing how AI models process inputs, fine-tuning their behavior, and designing automated workflows that leverage AI to streamline operational processes, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency.
- Collaborate Across Teams: You will work closely with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders across various teams. This collaboration is essential for translating complex business needs into practical, AI-powered solutions, ensuring that the developed applications truly solve real-world problems and align with organizational objectives.
- Provide Technical Leadership: You will contribute to the team's growth by providing technical leadership, actively mentoring peers, and conducting thorough code reviews. You will also continuously stay current with trends in AI, machine learning, and cloud development, sharing your knowledge and helping to drive innovation within the team.
What's Needed: Your Expertise in AI Software Development
To excel as a Software Engineer on the AI Team, you'll need significant software development experience, a strong background in AI/ML concepts, and proficiency in relevant technologies like C# and Azure DevOps.
- Software Development Experience (5+ years): You must possess 5+ years of verifiable experience in software development. This extensive background demonstrates a seasoned professional capable of building robust, scalable software solutions.
- Within this, 2+ years of experience in AI-focused roles is specifically required, highlighting your direct involvement in developing artificial intelligence or machine learning applications.
- Proficiency in C# and Azure DevOps: You are required to have proficiency in C# programming, a key language for developing applications within the Microsoft ecosystem. Additionally, you must be proficient with Azure DevOps, indicating your ability to use its tools for source control, CI/CD pipelines, and project management in a cloud development environment.
- Experience with AI Platforms (e.g., Azure AI Foundry, M365 Copilot): You have hands-on experience with AI platforms such as Azure AI Foundry (for building, deploying, and managing AI models on Azure) or Microsoft 365 Copilot (for leveraging generative AI within Microsoft 365 applications). This practical experience ensures familiarity with relevant AI development environments.
- Strong Understanding of LLMs, NLP, and MLOps: You possess a strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), their capabilities, and applications. You also have a deep knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP) concepts for understanding and processing human language, and familiarity with MLOps (Machine Learning Operations) practices for deploying, monitoring, and managing ML models in production.
- Excellent Communication and Problem-Solving Skills: You demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for collaborating with cross-functional teams and explaining complex AI concepts. This is coupled with strong problem-solving skills, enabling you to tackle intricate technical challenges in AI development.
If this Software Engineer - AI Team role, based in the USA, aligns with your software development expertise, your experience with AI/ML concepts, and your passion for building intelligent solutions, then this is an exciting permanent, remote opportunity to make a significant impact on workflows and decision-making within a leading technology company.
Ready to build the next generation of AI-first applications?
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| Job Category | Data, Engineering |
An opportunity has come through our network for a Lead Enterprise Application Security Architect at a globally leading Wealth Management firm. This permanent position offers a hybrid work model, requiring 2-3 days per week in the office. You can be based in Tampa, FL; Southfield, MI; Denver, CO; or Memphis, TN. This role is absolutely pivotal in shaping the firm's data security posture, as you'll lead the design and implementation of robust data protection frameworks across the enterprise.
This role is critical for identifying and mitigating security risks throughout the software development lifecycle. You'll evaluate system designs for potential vulnerabilities, guide engineering teams through secure coding practices, and support them in resolving security issues within their applications. Your responsibilities also extend to developing tailored security frameworks and architectural guidelines based on prior assessments and recognized industry standards.
What You'll Be Doing: Leading Secure Application Design and Architecture
As a Lead Enterprise Application Security Architect, you'll be at the forefront of embedding security into the DNA of applications, ensuring that software solutions are robust, compliant, and resilient against evolving threats. Your role combines strategic design with hands-on guidance and cross-functional collaboration.
- Lead Secure Design Reviews and Threat Modeling: You will proactively lead secure design reviews and threat modeling sessions for all new projects, features, and significant architectural changes. This crucial step ensures that security considerations are integrated from the very inception of development. You will meticulously review designs to identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses, and guarantee strict compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal security policies. Your leadership in this area is vital for "shifting left" security.
- Evaluate Adherence to Architectural Standards and Adapt Enterprise Assets: You will diligently evaluate adherence to architectural standards, ensuring that all application designs and implementations align with established enterprise guidelines and best practices. A key focus will be on minimizing technical debt, advocating for sustainable and efficient solutions. You will also strategically adapt enterprise assets (including existing systems, services, and data) for major programs, ensuring their secure integration and evolution within new architectures.
- Partner with Development Teams on Security Vulnerabilities: You will foster close partnerships with development teams to provide essential support and expert guidance in addressing security vulnerabilities identified throughout the software development lifecycle. This includes providing insights during the design phase, conducting thorough code reviews, and assisting in resolving issues uncovered during various testing phases (e.g., SAST, DAST, penetration testing). Your collaboration ensures that security flaws are remediated effectively and efficiently.
- Create and Maintain Secure Reference Architectures: You will be instrumental in creating and maintaining secure reference architectures. These authoritative guides will provide prescriptive blueprints for the design and implementation of secure systems and applications across the organization. You'll customize these architectures to the firm's specific technologies and needs, ensuring consistent application of security best practices and accelerated secure development.
- Collaborate on Integrating Security Practices into SDLC: You will engage in robust collaboration with cross-functional teams, including development, infrastructure, and compliance. Your objective is to seamlessly integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and infrastructure provisioning processes. This involves embedding security requirements, automated security testing, and compliance checks at every stage, promoting a "security by design" approach.
- Offer Expert Advice on Security Issues: You will serve as a go-to expert, offering invaluable expert advice on a wide range of security issues. This includes providing guidance on complex topics such as encryption (data at rest, in transit, in use), various authentication methods (MFA, SSO, passwordless), robust access control mechanisms (RBAC, ABAC), and secure communication protocols (TLS, mTLS, secure APIs). Your expertise will help resolve intricate security challenges.
- Stay Up-to-Date with Industry Trends and Emerging Threats: You will continuously keep up-to-date with industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices in security architecture and design. This proactive learning involves researching new vulnerabilities, advanced persistent threats (APTs), and innovative security solutions. You will then critically evaluate their relevance to the organization's security strategy, making informed recommendations for adoption or adaptation to maintain a cutting-edge defense posture.
What You Bring: Essential Qualifications for Application Security Architecture
To excel as a Lead Enterprise Application Security Architect, you'll need extensive experience in security engineering and architecture, a deep understanding of application security principles, and strong communication and leadership skills.
- Educational Background and Experience: You must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field, coupled with at least 5+ years of relevant experience. Alternatively, a combination of education, training, and experience approved by Human Resources will be considered.
- Preferred: 7+ years of experience in security engineering, architecture, or a similar role, with a strong focus on threat modeling, secure design reviews, and vulnerability management. This extended experience signifies a seasoned expert in the application security domain.
- Solid Understanding of Web Application Security: You have a solid understanding of web application security principles, including secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities as outlined in the OWASP Top 10 (e.g., Injection, Broken Authentication, XSS). This foundational knowledge is crucial for identifying and mitigating risks in modern web applications.
- Skilled in Designing Secure Architectures (On-Prem and Cloud): You are highly skilled in designing and implementing secure architectures for both on-premises and cloud environments. This includes expertise with major cloud platforms such as AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Azure (Microsoft Azure), ensuring that security controls are consistently applied across hybrid infrastructures.
- Demonstrated Passion for Protecting Organizations: You bring a demonstrated passion for protecting organizations from evolving threats. This intrinsic motivation drives you to continuously seek out vulnerabilities, stay informed about the latest attack vectors, and implement robust defenses, going beyond mere task completion.
- In-Depth Knowledge of Authentication and Authorization: You possess in-depth knowledge of authentication and authorization methods. This includes understanding single-factor and multi-factor authentication (MFA), step-up authentication (requiring additional verification for sensitive actions), and single sign-on (SSO) solutions. Familiarity with password-less solutions (e.g., FIDO2) is a significant plus, indicating knowledge of emerging identity technologies.
- Strong Grasp of Encryption Methods: You have a strong grasp of various encryption methods, particularly certificate-based cryptography (e.g., X.509 certificates, TLS) and token-based cryptography (e.g., JWT, OAuth tokens). This expertise ensures data confidentiality and integrity in transit and at rest.
- Knowledgeable in Network Protocols and Topologies: You are knowledgeable in network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS) and network topologies (e.g., LAN, WAN, VPN, micro-segmentation). This understanding is critical for securing network communication and data flow within complex enterprise environments.
- Experience with Defense-in-Depth and Incident Response: You have practical experience with defense-in-depth strategies, applying multiple layers of security controls to protect assets. You also have experience with incident response processes, including detecting, containing, eradicating, and recovering from security incidents.
- Excellent Communication Skills: You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to effectively engage with a wide range of technical and business stakeholders. Your ability to articulate complex security concepts clearly, present risk assessments, and drive consensus across diverse teams is paramount.
- Experience in Financial Services (Preferred): Experience in financial services is preferred but not required. However, the ability to quickly acquire relevant business knowledge in this domain is essential, demonstrating your adaptability and commitment to understanding industry-specific security challenges and compliance needs.
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| Job Category | IT, Security |
An opportunity has come through our network for a Lead Enterprise Application Security Architect at a globally leading Wealth Management firm. This permanent position offers a hybrid work model, requiring 2-3 days per week in the office. You can be based in Tampa, FL; Southfield, MI; Denver, CO; or Memphis, TN. This role is absolutely pivotal in shaping the firm's data security posture, as you'll lead the design and implementation of robust data protection frameworks across the enterprise.
This role is critical for identifying and mitigating security risks throughout the software development lifecycle. You'll evaluate system designs for potential vulnerabilities, guide engineering teams through secure coding practices, and support them in resolving security issues within their applications. Your responsibilities also extend to developing tailored security frameworks and architectural guidelines based on prior assessments and recognized industry standards.
What You'll Be Doing: Leading Secure Application Design and Architecture
As a Lead Enterprise Application Security Architect, you'll be at the forefront of embedding security into the DNA of applications, ensuring that software solutions are robust, compliant, and resilient against evolving threats. Your role combines strategic design with hands-on guidance and cross-functional collaboration.
- Lead Secure Design Reviews and Threat Modeling: You will proactively lead secure design reviews and threat modeling sessions for all new projects, features, and significant architectural changes. This crucial step ensures that security considerations are integrated from the very inception of development. You will meticulously review designs to identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses, and guarantee strict compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal security policies. Your leadership in this area is vital for "shifting left" security.
- Evaluate Adherence to Architectural Standards and Adapt Enterprise Assets: You will diligently evaluate adherence to architectural standards, ensuring that all application designs and implementations align with established enterprise guidelines and best practices. A key focus will be on minimizing technical debt, advocating for sustainable and efficient solutions. You will also strategically adapt enterprise assets (including existing systems, services, and data) for major programs, ensuring their secure integration and evolution within new architectures.
- Partner with Development Teams on Security Vulnerabilities: You will foster close partnerships with development teams to provide essential support and expert guidance in addressing security vulnerabilities identified throughout the software development lifecycle. This includes providing insights during the design phase, conducting thorough code reviews, and assisting in resolving issues uncovered during various testing phases (e.g., SAST, DAST, penetration testing). Your collaboration ensures that security flaws are remediated effectively and efficiently.
- Create and Maintain Secure Reference Architectures: You will be instrumental in creating and maintaining secure reference architectures. These authoritative guides will provide prescriptive blueprints for the design and implementation of secure systems and applications across the organization. You'll customize these architectures to the firm's specific technologies and needs, ensuring consistent application of security best practices and accelerated secure development.
- Collaborate on Integrating Security Practices into SDLC: You will engage in robust collaboration with cross-functional teams, including development, infrastructure, and compliance. Your objective is to seamlessly integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and infrastructure provisioning processes. This involves embedding security requirements, automated security testing, and compliance checks at every stage, promoting a "security by design" approach.
- Offer Expert Advice on Security Issues: You will serve as a go-to expert, offering invaluable expert advice on a wide range of security issues. This includes providing guidance on complex topics such as encryption (data at rest, in transit, in use), various authentication methods (MFA, SSO, passwordless), robust access control mechanisms (RBAC, ABAC), and secure communication protocols (TLS, mTLS, secure APIs). Your expertise will help resolve intricate security challenges.
- Stay Up-to-Date with Industry Trends and Emerging Threats: You will continuously keep up-to-date with industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices in security architecture and design. This proactive learning involves researching new vulnerabilities, advanced persistent threats (APTs), and innovative security solutions. You will then critically evaluate their relevance to the organization's security strategy, making informed recommendations for adoption or adaptation to maintain a cutting-edge defense posture.
What's Needed: Your Foundational Expertise in Application Security Architecture
To excel as a Lead Enterprise Application Security Architect, you'll need extensive experience in security engineering and architecture, a deep understanding of application security principles, and strong communication and leadership skills.
- Educational Background and Experience: You must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field, coupled with at least 5+ years of relevant experience. Alternatively, a combination of education, training, and experience approved by Human Resources will be considered.
- Preferred: 7+ years of experience in security engineering, architecture, or a similar role, with a strong focus on threat modeling, secure design reviews, and vulnerability management. This extended experience signifies a seasoned expert in the application security domain.
- Solid Understanding of Web Application Security: You have a solid understanding of web application security principles, including secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities as outlined in the OWASP Top 10 (e.g., Injection, Broken Authentication, XSS). This foundational knowledge is crucial for identifying and mitigating risks in modern web applications.
- Skilled in Designing Secure Architectures (On-Prem and Cloud): You are highly skilled in designing and implementing secure architectures for both on-premises and cloud environments. This includes expertise with major cloud platforms such as AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Azure (Microsoft Azure), ensuring that security controls are consistently applied across hybrid infrastructures.
- Demonstrated Passion for Protecting Organizations: You bring a demonstrated passion for protecting organizations from evolving threats. This intrinsic motivation drives you to continuously seek out vulnerabilities, stay informed about the latest attack vectors, and implement robust defenses, going beyond mere task completion.
- In-Depth Knowledge of Authentication and Authorization: You possess in-depth knowledge of authentication and authorization methods. This includes understanding single-factor and multi-factor authentication (MFA), step-up authentication (requiring additional verification for sensitive actions), and single sign-on (SSO) solutions. Familiarity with password-less solutions (e.g., FIDO2) is a significant plus, indicating knowledge of emerging identity technologies.
- Strong Grasp of Encryption Methods: You have a strong grasp of various encryption methods, particularly certificate-based cryptography (e.g., X.509 certificates, TLS) and token-based cryptography (e.g., JWT, OAuth tokens). This expertise ensures data confidentiality and integrity in transit and at rest.
- Knowledgeable in Network Protocols and Topologies: You are knowledgeable in network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS) and network topologies (e.g., LAN, WAN, VPN, micro-segmentation). This understanding is critical for securing network communication and data flow within complex enterprise environments.
- Experience with Defense-in-Depth and Incident Response: You have practical experience with defense-in-depth strategies, applying multiple layers of security controls to protect assets. You also have experience with incident response processes, including detecting, containing, eradicating, and recovering from security incidents.
- Excellent Communication Skills: You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to effectively engage with a wide range of technical and business stakeholders. Your ability to articulate complex security concepts clearly, present risk assessments, and drive consensus across diverse teams is paramount.
- Experience in Financial Services (Preferred): Experience in financial services is preferred but not required. However, the ability to quickly acquire relevant business knowledge in this domain is essential, demonstrating your adaptability and commitment to understanding industry-specific security challenges and compliance needs.
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| Job Category | IT, Security |
An opportunity has come through our network for a Director of IT & Security at a prominent food manufacturer with a national footprint. This permanent position, based onsite in Dallas, Texas, offers a competitive salary ranging from $190,000 - $220,000 annually. This is a pivotal senior leadership role, reporting directly to the CIO, where you'll be responsible for aligning technology strategy with core business goals while ensuring unwavering operational excellence and robust security across the entire organization.
What You'll Be Doing: Orchestrating Technology, Operations, and Security
As the Director of IT & Security, you'll be the driving force behind the organization's technological landscape. Your responsibilities will encompass comprehensive leadership, strategic planning, and meticulous oversight across development, infrastructure, and cybersecurity, ensuring IT directly empowers business growth.
- Lead and Mentor IT Teams: You will strategically lead and mentor IT teams across diverse functions, including infrastructure, development, and security. This involves providing clear direction, fostering skill development, setting performance expectations, and cultivating a collaborative and high-performing culture within your departments. Your leadership will inspire innovation and ensure operational excellence.
- Oversee Enterprise Applications, Network Architecture, and System Operations: You will provide comprehensive oversight for enterprise applications, ensuring their optimal performance, availability, and alignment with business needs. You'll manage network architecture, guiding its design, implementation, and maintenance for scalability and security. Furthermore, you'll oversee system operations, ensuring the efficient and reliable functioning of all IT systems that support the organization's national footprint.
- Drive Cybersecurity Strategy, Compliance, and Risk Management: You will be responsible for defining and executing the organization's cybersecurity strategy. This includes developing robust defense mechanisms, implementing security controls, and fostering a security-first mindset. You'll ensure strict compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and lead risk management efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber threats, safeguarding the company's critical assets and reputation.
- Manage Vendor Relationships and Service Delivery Standards: You will expertly manage vendor relationships crucial to IT and security operations. This involves overseeing contracts, evaluating vendor performance, and ensuring that all third-party products and services meet established service delivery standards. Your effective vendor management will guarantee optimal support and value from external partners.
- Collaborate with Executive Leadership: You will foster close relationships and collaborate directly with executive leadership across various business units. This partnership is essential for ensuring that IT and security strategies actively support business growth through technology, translating organizational priorities into actionable IT initiatives that drive efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage.
What You Bring to the Table: Qualifications for Strategic IT & Security Leadership
To excel as the Director of IT & Security, you'll need extensive experience in IT leadership, deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, and a proven ability to manage complex technical and financial aspects within an enterprise environment.
- Educational Background: You must possess a Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred, indicating advanced academic specialization and strategic thinking capabilities. This strong educational foundation is crucial for leading diverse technology functions.
- Extensive IT Leadership Experience: You bring 10+ years of verifiable experience in IT leadership, encompassing management roles across both infrastructure and development teams. This extensive background demonstrates a seasoned leader capable of overseeing the full spectrum of IT operations and driving technological innovation in a complex organizational setting.
- Strong Background in Cybersecurity Frameworks: You possess a strong background in cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), and OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project). This knowledge ensures your approach to security is aligned with industry best practices and international standards. You also have proven expertise in risk management, enabling you to proactively identify and mitigate potential security threats.
- Proven Management Abilities: You have a proven ability to manage budgets, ensuring financial discipline and optimal allocation of IT and security resources. Your expertise extends to leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and alignment across different departments, and successfully delivering complex projects from concept to completion.
- Technical Expertise Across Domains: You bring comprehensive technical expertise across various critical domains, including cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), networking (design, security, protocols), application development (methodologies, programming languages, architectures), and managing diverse enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, specialized manufacturing systems). This broad technical acumen is essential for informed leadership.
Why This Opportunity: Impact and Growth in a Leading Industry
This permanent Director of IT & Security position offers a compelling environment for professional growth and significant impact within a rapidly expanding industry leader.
- Join a Fast-Growing, Industry-Leading Organization: You'll have the invaluable opportunity to join a fast-growing, industry-leading organization that boasts a strong reputation for quality and innovation. This provides a dynamic environment where your contributions directly influence the company's trajectory and competitive edge.
- Be Part of a Collaborative Leadership Team: You'll be an integral part of a leadership team that highly values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. This fosters an environment where ideas are openly shared, responsibilities are taken seriously, and there's a collective drive towards excellence, ensuring your leadership thrives.
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits: The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, reflecting the senior-level expertise and critical responsibilities required. This ensures that your contributions are recognized and rewarded appropriately.
- Commitment to Professional Development: The organization demonstrates a strong commitment to professional development and team member success. This means access to resources for continuous learning, opportunities for skill enhancement, and a supportive culture that empowers you to grow your career to its fullest potential within the company.
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| Job Category | IT, Security |
An opportunity has come through our network for a highly skilled Senior Manager of Network Security. This permanent position, based hybrid in New York, NY, offers competitive compensation ranging from $160,000 - $195,000 annually, along with excellent benefits, a flexible hybrid work model, and a collaborative work culture that empowers you to make a truly significant impact.
You'll be leading a team of high-level network engineers, shaping the future of network security within a dynamic and critical IT environment.
Expectations: Leading Strategic Network Security Initiatives
As the Manager of Network Security, you'll be at the forefront of protecting critical network infrastructure, leading strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within your team and across the enterprise.
- Lead Platform Engineering Initiatives: You will lead platform engineering initiatives specifically focused on NextGen Firewalls (Next-Generation Firewalls), IPS (Intrusion Prevention Systems), and Network Security Analytics. This involves guiding the team through the full lifecycle of these technologies, from strategic planning and architectural design to implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement. Your leadership will ensure these critical security controls are robust and effective.
- Drive Automation and Process Improvements: You will actively drive automation and process improvements within the network security domain, particularly in a complex multi-vendor environment. This includes identifying repetitive manual tasks, designing and implementing automation scripts or tools, and streamlining operational workflows to enhance efficiency, reduce human error, and accelerate security deployments and responses. Your focus on continuous improvement will optimize team performance.
- Act as a Trusted Advisor to Internal Stakeholders: You will serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and senior leadership. This requires translating complex technical security concepts and risks into clear, understandable business implications. Your expertise will guide strategic decisions, secure buy-in for security initiatives, and ensure that network security aligns with overarching organizational goals and risk appetite.
- Champion Client Needs and Ensure Alignment: You will actively champion client needs by understanding their operational requirements and ensuring that network security solutions are designed to support their business objectives without unnecessary friction. You'll ensure strict alignment with enterprise goals, balancing security best practices with business enablement to deliver true customer value.
- Contribute to Compliance and Risk Management Efforts: You will play a crucial role in contributing to compliance and risk management efforts related to network security. This involves ensuring that network security controls adhere to internal policies and external regulatory standards, assisting with audits, and providing input into risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities across the network infrastructure.
What You Bring to the Table: Essential Qualifications for Network Security Leadership
To excel as a Manager of Network Security, you'll need extensive experience in IT, deep technical expertise in networking and security, proven management experience, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.
- Extensive IT and Management Experience: You possess 10+ years of verifiable experience in IT, specifically within high-reliability, global environments. Within this, you must have at least 5+ years of dedicated management experience, demonstrating your ability to lead, mentor, and inspire technical teams. This combined experience is crucial for overseeing complex network security operations in a large-scale setting.
- Deep Expertise in Networking and Security Protocols: You have deep expertise in core networking and security protocols. This includes:
- OSPF (Open Shortest Path First): Advanced understanding of internal routing.
- BGP (Border Gateway Protocol): Expert knowledge of external routing and policy control.
- VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks): Proficiency in network segmentation.
- IPS (Intrusion Prevention Systems): Experience with deploying and managing IPS solutions.
- DNS (Domain Name System): Deep understanding of DNS architecture and security.
- DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) Mitigation: Knowledge and experience with DDoS attack detection and prevention strategies.
- And more, indicating a comprehensive grasp of network fundamentals and advanced security concepts.
- Strong Hands-on Experience with Key Network Security Technologies: You possess strong hands-on experience with critical network security technologies, including F5 Load Balancers (for traffic management and application delivery), Blue Coat Proxies (for web security and content filtering), and a wide range of Cisco technologies (routers, switches, firewalls, and network management tools). This practical expertise is vital for leading an engineering team.
- Proficiency in Troubleshooting and Packet Analysis: You are highly proficient in troubleshooting tools and possess expert skills in packet analysis (e.g., Wireshark). This enables you to diagnose and resolve complex network and security issues at a deep technical level, ensuring rapid incident response and problem resolution.
- Familiarity with Automation, Monitoring, and ITSM Tools: You have familiarity with automation tools (for scripting security tasks), monitoring tools (for network and security observability), and ITSM (IT Service Management) tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira) for incident, change, and problem management. This knowledge streamlines operations and enhances visibility.
- Proactive, Collaborative, and Innovative Mindset: You embody a proactive, collaborative mindset coupled with a genuine passion for innovation. You're constantly seeking opportunities to improve processes, leverage new technologies, and drive positive change within the network security domain.
Additional Desired Qualifications: Further Enhancing Your Profile
- Experience with Wireless and Cisco ISE: Experience with wireless networking (e.g., Wi-Fi standards, wireless security) and Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) for network access control and policy enforcement.
- Knowledge of Specific Security and Monitoring Platforms: Familiarity with QRADAR (IBM QRadar SIEM), SolarWinds (network and systems management), and NetBrain (network automation and mapping) is a plus, indicating broader exposure to enterprise security and monitoring solutions.
- Background in Compliance and Audit Processes: A background in compliance and audit processes (e.g., preparing for external audits, responding to audit findings, implementing regulatory controls) would be highly beneficial, strengthening your contribution to the firm's risk management efforts.
If this Manager of Network Security role in New York, NY, aligns with your extensive experience in IT leadership, your deep expertise in network security technologies (F5, Blue Coat, Cisco), and your passion for driving automation and compliance, then this permanent, hybrid opportunity offers competitive compensation, great benefits, and a chance to make a significant impact on a global scale.
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| Job Category | IT, Security |
An opportunity has come through our network for a Lead Cybersecurity Specialist (Pentesting) at one of NYC's top law firms. This permanent position, based onsite in New York, NY, offers a competitive salary ranging from $185,000 - $200,000 annually. This role is pivotal in safeguarding the organization's digital infrastructure through proactive monitoring, threat detection, and advanced penetration testing of both cloud and on-premises environments. You'll also support broader security operations and contribute to the deployment and maintenance of critical cybersecurity technologies across the firm.
What You'll Be Doing: Orchestrating Proactive Security and Threat Detection
As a Lead Cybersecurity Specialist with a strong focus on penetration testing, you will be at the forefront of the firm's defense strategy. Your responsibilities will blend hands-on technical execution with strategic analysis and cross-functional collaboration to proactively identify and mitigate security risks.
- Monitor and Analyze Security Alerts and Logs: You will meticulously monitor and analyze security alerts and logs from a wide array of sources. This includes data from SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, DLP (Data Loss Prevention) solutions, IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems), antivirus software, firewalls, and various system logs. Your keen analytical skills will enable you to detect suspicious activity, anomalies, and potential threats to the firm's digital infrastructure.
- Conduct Manual and Automated Penetration Testing: You will lead the charge in conducting both manual and automated penetration testing across the firm's diverse digital assets. This encompasses rigorous assessments of web applications, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), networks, cloud platforms, and mobile environments. Your hands-on testing will simulate real-world attacks to uncover vulnerabilities and assess risk exposure, providing a clear picture of the firm's exploitable weaknesses.
- Simulate Real-World Attack Scenarios: A critical aspect of your role will be to simulate real-world attack scenarios to uncover vulnerabilities and comprehensively assess the firm's risk exposure. This proactive approach goes beyond basic scanning, diving deep into potential attack paths that might bypass standard defenses, thereby enhancing the firm's overall resilience against sophisticated cyber threats.
- Develop Scripts and Automation Tools: You will actively develop scripts and automation tools specifically designed to support testing and remediation efforts. This involves coding custom scripts (e.g., in Python, PowerShell) to automate vulnerability validation, streamline repetitive testing tasks, and facilitate the efficient remediation of identified security flaws, thereby increasing the effectiveness and scalability of the security team.
- Participate in Red Team Operations and Threat Modeling: You will be a key participant in red team operations, simulating adversarial tactics to test the firm's defensive capabilities. You'll also contribute to threat modeling exercises, identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities in systems from a design perspective. Furthermore, you will engage in collaborative purple team exercises, working with defensive teams to improve detection and response mechanisms based on offensive simulations.
- Assist in Configuring, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting Security Tools: You will provide crucial assistance in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting security tools and platforms. This includes ensuring that various cybersecurity solutions (e.g., SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners) are optimally configured, regularly updated, and functioning effectively to provide continuous protection and accurate threat intelligence.
- Enhance Monitoring Capabilities and Contribute to Framework: You will play a vital role in continuously enhancing monitoring capabilities across the firm's digital infrastructure. This involves identifying gaps in current monitoring, recommending new data sources, and helping to implement advanced detection mechanisms. You will also contribute to building and maintaining a robust continuous security monitoring framework, ensuring constant vigilance over the firm's security posture.
- Collaborate on Cybersecurity Initiatives: You will foster strong relationships and collaborate with internal teams across the firm to support various cybersecurity initiatives. This partnership ensures that security measures are integrated seamlessly into business processes and technological deployments, and that all efforts align with overarching organizational objectives, embedding security into the firm's DNA.
What You Bring: Essential Skills and Qualifications for a Pentesting Leader
To excel as a Lead Cybersecurity Specialist (Pentesting), you'll need extensive experience in offensive security, a deep understanding of cyber adversary tactics, and strong technical proficiency across various security domains and tools.
- Strong Understanding of Network Security Fundamentals: You possess a strong understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP), common vulnerabilities (e.g., misconfigurations, unpatched systems), various attack vectors (e.g., phishing, malware, brute force), and detailed adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). This comprehensive knowledge allows you to effectively identify and counter sophisticated threats.
- Proven Offensive Security Experience: You have proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or offensive security operations. This demonstrates your practical ability to simulate cyberattacks, identify exploitable weaknesses, and assess the firm's security posture from an attacker's perspective.
- Familiarity with Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards: You are familiar with key cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as OWASP Top 10 (for web application security risks), MITRE ATT&CK (for adversary tactics and techniques), CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) for severity assessment, and common exploitation techniques (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, buffer overflows). This knowledge guides your testing and reporting.
- Proficiency with Security Test Tools: You demonstrate proficiency with industry-standard security test tooling. This includes hands-on experience with tools like Burp Suite (for web application testing), Metasploit (for exploitation), Nmap (for network scanning), Nessus (for vulnerability scanning), Kali Linux (a penetration testing distribution), BloodHound (for active directory analysis), or similar specialized security tools.
- Scripting Experience for Automation: You possess strong scripting experience using languages such as Python and/or PowerShell. This is crucial for automating testing procedures, validating vulnerabilities, developing custom exploits, and streamlining various security operations tasks.
- Solid IT Infrastructure Knowledge: You have solid knowledge of IT infrastructure, including Windows/Linux systems administration, networking fundamentals (routers, switches, firewalls), and application security principles. This holistic understanding allows you to identify vulnerabilities across the entire technology stack.
- Experience with Cloud Platforms and Security Assessments: You have proven experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and hands-on experience conducting cloud security assessments. This indicates your ability to identify and mitigate risks in cloud-native environments, including misconfigurations, identity flaws, and insecure services.
- Mobile Application Security Understanding (Plus): An understanding of mobile application security (iOS/Android) and threat modeling for mobile platforms is a significant plus, demonstrating a broader security expertise across diverse application types.
- Capture The Flag (CTF) Participation (Advantageous): Participation in Capture The Flag (CTF) events or other offensive security challenges is advantageous, showcasing your practical skills, competitive drive, and continuous learning in offensive security techniques.
- Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail. This enables you to dissect complex security challenges, diagnose root causes, and devise effective, robust solutions.
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: You bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This is vital for articulating complex technical findings to diverse audiences, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, and presenting security reports to leadership.
- Self-Driven, Curious, and Committed to Learning: You are self-driven, curious, and committed to continuous learning. This proactive mindset ensures you stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies in the fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Education and Experience: Your Foundational Expertise
- Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field is required.
- Information Security Experience (7+ years): You must have a minimum of 7 years of verifiable experience in information security or related roles, demonstrating a seasoned background in the field.
- Highly Desirable Certifications: Certifications such as GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester), OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), OSEP (Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester) are highly desirable, validating expert-level offensive security skills.
- Additional Certifications (Plus): Additional certifications like CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), or GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) credentials are considered a plus, showcasing a broader understanding of cybersecurity domains.
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| Job Category | IT, Security |
An opportunity has come through our network for a Vice President of Data Governance & IT Controls at a leading financial services institution. This permanent, onsite position is based in Dallas, Texas, requiring candidates to be located in (or willing to relocate to) the DFW Metroplex and work onsite 5 days per week. This executive role is absolutely pivotal, as you'll be responsible for overseeing the monitoring, testing, and validation of all data-related IT controls, ensuring data is managed with the utmost security, accuracy, and compliance with rigorous regulatory and internal standards.
The successful candidate will lead strategic efforts to evaluate and strengthen the firm's data governance framework, with a sharp focus on critical areas like data integrity, access controls, data classification, data lineage, and comprehensive data lifecycle management. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity; candidates seeking C2C/C2H employment will not be accommodated.
What You'll Be Doing: Shaping Data Governance and IT Controls
As the VP - Data Security, you'll be at the forefront of protecting one of a financial institution's most vital assets: its data. Your responsibilities will combine strategic leadership with deep technical oversight, ensuring a robust and compliant data environment across the enterprise.
- Lead Comprehensive Data Governance Control Testing: You'll spearhead the development and execution of a comprehensive data governance control testing program. This includes meticulous testing of controls related to data access, ensuring only authorized personnel and systems interact with sensitive information. You'll also rigorously test data quality controls to guarantee accuracy and reliability, data retention controls to adhere to policy, and data protection controls (like encryption and masking) to safeguard sensitive information. Your leadership ensures these controls are effective and meet the highest standards.
- Oversee Monitoring and Validation of IT Controls: You will provide critical oversight for the monitoring and validation of IT controls specifically related to data platforms, data warehouses, and cloud-based data environments. This involves implementing robust monitoring systems, analyzing control performance metrics, identifying deviations, and ensuring that all data-related IT controls function as intended across diverse technological landscapes.
- Collaborate on Policy Implementation and Testing: You'll foster strong relationships and collaborate extensively with data stewards, compliance teams, and internal/external audit teams. This partnership is crucial for ensuring that data governance policies are not only effectively implemented but also rigorously tested. Your collaboration bridges the gap between policy definition and operational reality, confirming adherence to data management principles.
- Ensure Alignment with Regulatory Requirements: You will hold ultimate responsibility for ensuring strict alignment with complex regulatory requirements governing data in the financial services industry. This includes deep familiarity and compliance with standards such as SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act), GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act), GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), and SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) guidelines. Your vigilance is critical in mitigating legal and financial risks.
- Maintain Documentation and Audit Evidence: You will meticulously maintain comprehensive documentation and evidence of all control testing activities. This involves creating detailed records of test plans, test cases, results, identified issues, and remediation efforts. This rigorous documentation is essential for supporting both internal and external audits, demonstrating a robust control environment and transparent compliance practices.
- Provide Executive-Level Reporting on Data Control Effectiveness: You'll be responsible for preparing and confidently presenting insightful executive-level reports on data control effectiveness, overall risk posture, and remediation progress. These reports will translate complex technical and compliance information into clear, actionable intelligence for senior leadership, enabling informed strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
- Champion Best Practices in Data Governance: You will actively champion the adoption of best practices in data classification, metadata management, and data lifecycle governance across the organization. This involves promoting data literacy, advocating for standardized data definitions, ensuring clear data lineage, and guiding teams on secure and efficient data handling from creation to destruction. Your leadership will foster a strong data-driven culture.
- Manage and Mentor a Team: You will directly manage and mentor a team of dedicated data governance analysts and IT control testers. This includes providing strategic direction, setting performance goals, fostering skill development, conducting regular reviews, and building a high-performing team committed to excellence in data security and compliance.
What You Bring: Qualifications for Executive Data Leadership
To excel as a VP - Data Security, you'll need extensive experience in IT risk, audit, or data governance within financial services, combined with deep technical understanding and proven leadership.
- Educational Background: You must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field. This academic foundation provides the essential theoretical knowledge for advanced data governance and IT controls in an enterprise setting.
- Extensive Financial Services Experience: You have 10+ years of verifiable experience in IT risk, audit, or data governance specifically within the financial services sector. This extensive background is crucial for understanding the unique regulatory landscape, data complexities, and risk appetite of the industry.
- Strong Understanding of Data Architecture and Cloud Environments: You possess a strong understanding of data architecture, including enterprise data models, data warehousing concepts, and data lakes. Crucially, you have deep familiarity with various data platforms and cloud-based data environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP data services), understanding their security implications and management complexities.
- Proven Control Evaluation and Audit Experience: You have proven experience in control evaluation, demonstrating your ability to assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls. This includes expertise in various testing methodologies and hands-on experience with audit processes, both internal and external, within a highly regulated environment.
- Required Professional Certifications: You must hold a professional certification that validates your expertise in risk, audit, or data management. This includes CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), or an equivalent certification such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control). These credentials demonstrate recognized industry expertise.
- Deep Familiarity with Key Frameworks: You possess deep familiarity with industry-standard frameworks such as NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies), ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library), and various financial regulatory frameworks. This knowledge ensures your approach to data governance and IT controls is aligned with global best practices.
- Excellent Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: You bring excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You have the ability to articulate complex technical findings and data risks into clear business insights for diverse audiences, including executive leadership, legal teams, and technical staff. This is crucial for building consensus and driving compliance initiatives.
Preferred Skills: Enhancing Your Leadership Profile
While the above are essential, the following skills and experiences would further strengthen your application:
- Experience with Data Governance Tools: Experience with specialized data governance tools such as Collibra, Informatica, or Alation would be a significant plus, indicating hands-on familiarity with platforms that manage metadata, data lineage, and data quality.
- Familiarity with GRC Platforms and Automated Testing: Familiarity with broader GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platforms and automated control testing solutions would be beneficial, demonstrating an understanding of how technology can streamline risk and compliance processes.
- Knowledge of Data Privacy and Cross-Border Compliance: Specific knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA, GDPR, international data transfer laws) and cross-border data compliance issues would be highly advantageous in a global financial institution, ensuring adherence to complex international data residency and protection rules.
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| Job Category | IT, Security |
An opportunity has come through our network for a Director of IT - Development, Operations and Security at a family-owned food manufacturer based in Frisco, Texas. This permanent position, with a hybrid work model (4 days on-site per week), offers a competitive compensation range of $180,000 - $240,000. Reporting directly to the CIO, this role is absolutely pivotal in guiding the organization's entire technology operations. You'll combine strategic leadership in software development, infrastructure management, and cybersecurity, ensuring all systems seamlessly align with business goals and operate securely and efficiently.
What You'll Be Doing: Guiding Technology Across Development, Operations, and Security
As the Director of IT, you will be the driving force behind the organization's technological landscape. Your responsibilities will encompass strategic leadership, meticulous operational oversight, robust project and resource management, and unwavering commitment to cybersecurity and compliance.
- Strategic Leadership: You will inspire and guide a dedicated team of IT professionals, fostering a service-oriented and high-performance culture across all IT functions. You'll lead the planning and execution of enterprise-wide technology initiatives, including critical application development projects and essential infrastructure upgrades, ensuring they align with long-term business objectives. A key aspect of your role will be to collaborate closely with business leaders across various departments, ensuring that IT strategies not only support but actively enable overarching organizational priorities. You'll continuously monitor service delivery metrics and strive to improve performance standards, ensuring IT consistently meets and exceeds expectations. Furthermore, you will stay ahead of industry trends, actively researching and recommending forward-thinking solutions that provide a competitive edge and prepare the organization for future technological demands.
- Operational Oversight: You will manage the day-to-day operations across a broad spectrum of IT domains, including software development lifecycle, networking infrastructure, server management, and intricate data systems. This involves supervising both internal IT staff and external partners to ensure seamless service delivery, consistent operational uptime, and efficient problem resolution. You'll oversee the meticulous implementation of secure, stable, and scalable infrastructure solutions that can support the organization's growth and evolving business needs. A critical responsibility will be to ensure continuous compliance with legal and regulatory standards related to IT operations and data security, mitigating risks. You will also develop and rigorously test disaster recovery protocols to guarantee business continuity in the face of unforeseen disruptions, safeguarding critical operations.
- Project & Resource Management: You'll provide expert guidance on strategic hardware and software investments, ensuring optimal technology adoption and resource utilization. You will lead complex cross-functional projects from concept to completion, effectively balancing immediate short-term needs with long-term strategic goals to achieve comprehensive outcomes. This includes maintaining detailed project plans, meticulously prioritizing initiatives based on their business impact, and managing IT budgets and resource allocation in close collaboration with executive leadership. Your ability to deliver projects on time and within budget will be paramount to the organization's success.
- Cybersecurity & Compliance: You will hold ultimate responsibility for ensuring strict adherence to internal policies and external regulations related to data protection and privacy, a critical function in the modern business landscape. You'll partner closely with internal and external auditors and risk teams to proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities across all IT systems, strengthening the organization's security posture. Furthermore, you will actively promote a pervasive culture of security awareness across the entire organization, implementing best practices that safeguard digital assets and ensure all employees understand their role in maintaining a secure environment.
What You Bring to the Table: Qualifications for Strategic IT Leadership
To excel as Director of IT, you'll need a robust blend of extensive experience in IT leadership, deep technical knowledge, and proven abilities in financial and vendor management.
- Education: You must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. This academic foundation provides a strong theoretical understanding of IT principles, software development, and system architecture.
- Extensive Leadership Experience: You bring over a decade of verifiable experience leading IT development and infrastructure teams. This extensive background demonstrates a seasoned leader capable of managing diverse technical functions, driving team performance, and overseeing complex IT projects in an enterprise environment.
- Proven Management Abilities: You have a proven ability to manage budgets, ensuring financial discipline and optimal allocation of IT resources. Your expertise extends to managing vendors, overseeing contracts, and ensuring external partners deliver on their commitments. Furthermore, you are skilled at managing cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and alignment across different departments to achieve unified IT and business objectives.
- Deep Technical Knowledge: You possess deep knowledge of IT architecture, understanding how various systems and components integrate to form a cohesive IT landscape. This includes a strong command of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), their services, and their security implications. You also have expertise in cybersecurity frameworks (ee.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and enterprise systems, demonstrating your ability to design and secure complex IT environments.
- Familiarity with Industry Standards and Technologies: You have strong familiarity with industry standards such as NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), and OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project). This indicates your commitment to best practices in security and quality. You also have a strong understanding of key technologies including firewalls, encryption, identity management, and network protocols, enabling you to oversee critical security and infrastructure components.
If this Director of IT - Development, Operations and Security role in Frisco, TX, aligns with your strategic leadership experience, your expertise in IT development, operations, and cybersecurity, and your passion for driving technological excellence in a manufacturing environment, then this is an exceptional permanent, hybrid opportunity to make a profound impact.
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| Job Category | IT, Security |
About the Role
This is a 6‑month contract (with a strong possibility of extension) for a driven Business Systems Analyst to join a Revenue Cycle Redesign initiative. The successful candidate will work 100% remotely, aligned to Central Time Zone hours, supporting the evaluation and optimization of mission-critical systems.
Why This Role Matters
Revenue cycle is the lifeblood of any organization—especially in healthcare and related industries. This opening offers a rare chance to influence the redesign of systems that directly affect billing, claims, and financial performance. If you have a knack for analyzing user needs, transforming processes, and liaising across multiple stakeholders, this position empowers you to make a tangible impact from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Requirements Gathering & Documentation
Collaborate with business users and domain experts to define and document detailed requirements. Craft scoping documents and initial estimates to lay the groundwork for demand management. - Idea Lifecycle Management
Own the submission and tracking of ideas—maintaining lifecycle status from conception through approval. Elevate high-impact concepts and shepherd them toward execution. - Project Tracking & Management
Administer project boards, monitor phase progression, and ensure milestones and deadlines are met. Proactively identify and escalate blockers or risks. - Data Integration & Reporting
Pull and manipulate data from ServiceNow as needed. Maintain and update Smartsheet and Google Sheets dashboards with advanced functionalities (e.g. VLOOKUP, COUNTIFS, SUMIFS). - Dashboard Creation & Maintenance
Build robust reporting tools with Smartsheet (grids, timelines) and Google Sheets, incorporating formulas, visual components, and KPI indicators. - Cross-Functional Coordination
Act as a bridge between the Strategic Realization Office, business units, IT, and other stakeholders to align on scope, timelines, and deliverables. - Independent Execution & Escalation
Operate with minimal oversight. Meet deadlines, own escalations, and drive clarity throughout project phases.
Required Skills & Experience
- 3–5 years in business systems analysis, data analysis, or project coordination with technical responsibilities.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication—able to liaise confidently with both business and technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work autonomously, drive deliverables, and act decisively.
- Google Sheets mastery, including advanced formulas (VLOOKUP, COUNTIFS, SUMIFS, etc.).
- Smartsheet experience, ranging from grid setup to dashboard creation and advanced reporting.
- Experience extracting and manipulating data via ServiceNow.
- Familiarity with G-Suite tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides) for collaboration and documentation.
- Healthcare revenue cycle knowledge is a plus—though not strictly required.
- Experience coordinating projects and engaging stakeholders, delivering clear communication and scoped outcomes.
Ideal Background
- A foundational understanding of revenue cycle flows—from patient registration to claims processing and reimbursement.
- Comfortable collaborating with technical teams (IT, PMOs, data analysts) and translating business needs into system specifications.
- Strong proficiency in spreadsheet and tabular tools—especially Smartsheet and Google Sheets.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to thrive in decentralized environments.
- A quick learner with a solutions-focused mindset; unafraid to tackle novel challenges and drive implementation.
Growth & Impact
- Influence Real Revenue Systems: Contribute to redesigning systems that impact organizational revenue and patient financial experience.
- Elevate Reporting & Monitoring: Build dashboards that empower real-time decision-making.
- Cross-Functional Reach: Collaborate with finance, IT, operational, and leadership teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.
- Extension Potential: Many projects naturally evolve—top performers often stay on long-term.
Logistics
- Location: Remote within the U.S., must align to Central Time business hours.
- Contract: Initial 6 months, with strong chance for extension or conversion.
- Start Date: As soon as background checks and provisioning allow—flexible to some degree.
- Status: W2 Contractor—no 1099/C2C arrangements.
What You’ll Bring to the Table
- Analytical Mindset
Translate user scenarios into data-driven requirements and well-defined solutions. - Project Management Awareness
Handle scoping, estimation, and lifecycles with Smartsheet and project boards. - Reporting Expertise
Develop visually compelling, KPI-driven dashboards and reports. - Technical Fluency
Extract, manipulate, and interpret data from tools like ServiceNow and G‑Suite apps. - Communication Excellence
Engage stakeholders across business and technical domains, distilling complexity into clarity.
What Will Help You Excel
- Experience with healthcare billing, claims, or revenue cycle systems.
- Background in Smartsheet automation or integration with APIs.
- Familiarity with platforms like ServiceNow or similar ticketing/data systems.
- A background in G-Suite scripting or automation.
Next Steps
To be considered for this high-impact, remote-first analyst role, please submit your resume highlighting:
- Revenue cycle or related experience
- Smartsheet & dashboard skills
- Google Sheets formulas and G‑Suite project use
- Data extraction or ServiceNow usage
- Proven stakeholder collaboration
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| Job Category | Data |
Our client, Iridium, is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company that operates the only network offering voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, their unique network and services have supported critical communication needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things. They understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People globally, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft, and remote operations, all rely on Iridium to stay connected. They take their responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride themselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Their talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact their company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. They are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates its employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.
If you are experienced in full lifecycle software development projects and activities with 2+ years of experience, then you will be excited about the Software QA Engineer II opening with Iridium on their Billing Operations Support Systems (B/OSS) Development team. This permanent, full-time position is based hybrid in Tempe, Arizona, requiring 3 or more days a week in the office to foster collaboration. As a Software QA Engineer II, you'll gain valuable experience, knowledge, and skills in Operations Support Systems (OSS), Billing Support Systems (BSS) domains, test automation, satellite communication products, complex server-side application testing, and programming scripts, while making a meaningful impact on B/OSS software deliverables. You’ll thrive in this role if you are a team player, are able to understand large and complex systems, and have a passion for finding software coding and design bugs.
What You’ll Do: Driving Quality in Satellite Communication Systems
As a Software QA Engineer II, you'll be a key contributor to ensuring the quality and reliability of critical Billing Operations Support Systems. Your role will focus on test design, execution, automation, and collaboration within an Agile environment.
- Collaborate on Test Design, Development, and Execution: You will work collaboratively on the design, development, and execution of comprehensive test plans and test cases. This involves engaging with development teams and business analysts to understand requirements, conceptualizing test strategies, writing detailed test cases, and then executing them rigorously to validate software functionality for B/OSS applications.
- Assist with Testing Efforts for Releases and Patches: You will actively assist with testing efforts for major software releases, patches, and hot-fixes within an Agile work environment. This ensures that new functionalities, bug fixes, and system updates are thoroughly validated before deployment, minimizing risks and maintaining system stability for critical satellite communication products.
- Create and Maintain Diverse Test Environments and Documentation: You will be responsible for creating and maintaining robust test environments for various systems. This includes setting up necessary infrastructure and data for different testing phases. Concurrently, you will develop comprehensive documentation for functional testing, system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and regression testing, ensuring clear test methodologies and results.
- Identify Testing Tasks and Acceptance Criteria: You will meticulously identify testing tasks for user stories, breaking down complex features into manageable testable units. You'll also precisely document the acceptance criteria for user stories, defining the conditions that must be met for a feature to be considered complete. Furthermore, you will identify new feature functional test cases that may need to be automated, contributing to long-term test efficiency.
- Participate in Agile Ceremonies: You will actively participate in various Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming (refining user stories), sprint planning (committing to work for a sprint), technical design discussions (contributing to architectural decisions), quality assurance meetings (addressing quality concerns), and daily stand-up meetings (reporting progress and blockers) to ensure successful sprints and seamless team collaboration.
- Develop and Enhance Automation Frameworks: You will contribute to the efficiency of the QA process by developing and enhancing automation frameworks for newer test cases. This involves building required scripts using programming languages (Python, Perl, Java) and utilizing automation tools (Selenium, Cucumber, SOAPUI) to continuously expand the automated test suite and reduce manual testing effort.
- Investigate and Troubleshoot Application Errors: You will diligently investigate and troubleshoot application errors identified within test environments. This includes diagnosing complex software bugs, analyzing logs, and working to resolve any configuration issues that may be impacting application functionality. Your problem-solving skills are crucial for ensuring high-quality software.
- Assist in Developing Processes for Data Integrity and System Availability: You will assist in the development of processes that seek to guarantee the integrity of all billing data, system availability, system functionality, and audit compliance. This involves contributing to the design of robust quality assurance procedures that safeguard critical billing operations and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with Other Business Application Testing Teams: You will foster strong relationships and collaborate with the testing teams of other business applications, particularly those within the Billing Operations and Revenue Assurance team. This cross-functional teamwork ensures end-to-end testing coverage and consistent data quality across integrated financial systems.
What You’ll Need to Succeed: Your Qualifications for QA Excellence
To excel as a Software QA Engineer II, you'll need a solid background in software development and QA, hands-on experience with databases and scripting, and strong communication skills.
- Educational Background: You must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent, relevant experience (4+ years), in lieu of a degree. This academic background or extensive practical experience provides the essential theoretical foundation for software quality assurance.
- Software Development Project Experience (2+ years): You have 2+ years of experience working on full lifecycle software development projects and activities. This indicates your understanding of the entire software development process from conception to deployment.
- Software QA Analyst/Engineer Experience (2+ years): You have 2+ years experience in a Software QA Analyst or Engineer role, demonstrating practical expertise in quality assurance methodologies and testing techniques.
- Unix and SQL/Oracle Proficiency: You have previous, hands-on work experience with Unix and SQL/Oracle, including proficiency with SQL queries and database structures. This is crucial for testing server-side applications and verifying data integrity.
- Programming/Automation Skills: You possess strong programming skills and automation skills, with proficiency in languages such as Python, Perl, and Java. This is essential for developing and enhancing test automation frameworks.
- Test Application Experience: You have experience with test applications such as Selenium (for web automation), Cucumber (for BDD), SOAPUI (for web service testing), and JSON (for data serialization and API testing).
- Web Service Testing Experience: You have previous experience testing SOAP Webservice calls and REST API calls. This indicates your ability to validate the functionality and performance of application programming interfaces.
- Solid Understanding of Server-Side Testing and Databases: You possess a solid understanding of server-side testing, including performance, security, and data integrity aspects. You are also proficient with Unix environments and experienced in working with various database technologies.
- Strong Communication Skills for Presenting Findings: You have strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present test plans, findings, and recommendations to diverse stakeholders, including technical teams and management.
- Confidence and Relationship Building: You demonstrate confidence and the ability to easily build meaningful relationships with your manager and team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Prioritization and Self-Awareness: You must be able to prioritize your tasks effectively, be self-aware enough to identify and correct mistakes, and not be afraid to ask for help when needed.
- Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Sharing: You are actively engaged in seeking out ways to improve yourself and gain new knowledge, and are enthusiastic in sharing knowledge with others.
- Ability to Interact and Present: You possess the ability to interact and present findings to various departments and management.
- Multiple Project Prioritization: You have the ability to prioritize work on multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-Motivation and Independence: You possess self-motivation with the willingness to "do what it takes" to get the job done, and the ability to work independently to accomplish tasks.
Things That Would Be Great if You Brought to the Table:
- Experience with Oracle BRM or Other OSS/BSS Systems: Experience working with Oracle BRM (Billing and Revenue Management) or any other OSS (Operations Support Systems)/BSS (Business Support Systems) system is highly valued. This indicates direct familiarity with the core domain of the team.
If this Software QA Engineer II role in Tempe, AZ, aligns with your experience in B/OSS testing, your programming and automation skills, and your passion for ensuring software quality in satellite communications, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting permanent, hybrid opportunity with Iridium.
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| Job Category | Engineering |
Join a team that connects California to the world! Our client, an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company, boasts the only network offering voice and data connectivity anywhere on Earth. For over 20 years, their unique network and services have supported critical communication needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things. They understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People globally, including first responders, humanitarians, militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft, and remote operations all rely on our client to stay connected. They take their responsibility seriously, pride themselves on offering a reliable lifeline, and are committed to providing an exciting, innovative workplace where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on bold ideas. Their talented teams are passionate about their work and its global impact. Our client fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to truly be their best selves. They're looking for individuals who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates its employees and offers the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in the world.
If you enjoy learning about and working with breakthrough technologies, and you're enthusiastic about the space industry, then you'll be excited about this Engineer I, Software Developer opening. This permanent, full-time position is based onsite in Reston, VA, or Chandler, AZ, and focuses on a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Software Engineer within the Ground Software Development team on the SDA program, which monitors, schedules, and operates a constellation of satellites, you'll gain invaluable experience in software development and maintenance for Ground Software and its supporting applications. Additionally, you'll contribute to delivering high-quality projects and deliverables to completion within a larger development team, supporting cross-functional efforts across all areas of ground system software development.
What You’ll Do: Developing Software for Satellite Operations
As a Software Engineer, you'll be an integral part of the Ground Software Development team, contributing directly to a project that monitors, schedules, and operates a constellation of satellites. Your work will span development, optimization, and process adherence within an Agile framework.
- Collaborate to Develop and Enhance Software: You'll work collaboratively with your team to develop and enhance software specifically related to the SDA (Space Development Agency) project. This involves active participation in coding, testing, and integrating new features and functionalities that support satellite operations.
- Assist in Developing Optimized Code: You'll assist in developing optimized code for both scalability and performance. This ensures that the software can handle increasing workloads efficiently and operates with high responsiveness, which is critical for systems monitoring and scheduling a constellation of satellites.
- Work within Agile/Scrum Framework: You'll operate effectively within the Agile/Scrum framework for software development. This includes active participation in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring iterative development and rapid feedback cycles. Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite is desired for managing agile workflows.
- Support Build Environment Efforts: You'll provide essential support for efforts in creating and/or maintaining build environments for software products. This ensures that the necessary tools, configurations, and processes are in place for compiling, linking, and packaging software applications consistently and reliably.
- Assist in Planning and Executing Software Releases: You'll work within team objectives to assist in planning and executing software releases according to stakeholder and program schedules and budgets. This involves coordinating release activities, managing dependencies, and ensuring that software deployments are completed on time and within financial parameters.
- Participate in Updating Issue/Feature Data: You'll actively participate in updating issue/feature data within Atlassian Project/Software tracking tools (e.g., Jira). This ensures that project progress, identified issues, and new feature requests are accurately documented and tracked, maintaining transparency and facilitating effective project management.
- Follow and Develop Process Documentation: You'll rigorously follow existing processes for Change Control, Prioritization, Risk Management, Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) Management, Build, and Test software deployments. Furthermore, you'll leverage this knowledge to assist in the development of process/procedure documentation materials, contributing to clearer guidelines and standardized operations.
- Edit, Structure, and Present Data and Concepts: You'll effectively edit, structure, and present data, concepts, and arguments clearly and succinctly through various formats, including briefings and documentation. Your ability to communicate complex technical information precisely is crucial for internal collaboration and stakeholder updates.
What You’ll Need to Succeed: Your Foundational Skills for Space Industry Software
To excel as an Engineer I, Software Developer, you'll need a solid academic background, foundational programming exposure, and strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, all with an eagerness to learn and adapt.
- Educational Background: A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or another engineering discipline is required. This academic foundation provides the essential theoretical knowledge in software development, algorithms, and system design.
- Exposure to Agile-Based Teams: You have exposure to Agile-based teams, indicating familiarity with iterative development methodologies, collaborative environments, and a readiness to work within an Agile framework.
- Strong Communication Skills: You possess strong communication skills, with the ability to convey key messages and ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. Your ability to articulate complex technical concepts concisely is crucial for successful teamwork.
- Cultivate Meaningful Relationships and Receive Feedback: You can cultivate meaningful relationships with your manager and team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Crucially, you are open and responsive to constructive feedback as they guide and mentor you, demonstrating a commitment to continuous personal and professional growth.
- Problem-Solving with Humility: You have the ability to think outside the box to help solve problems, approaching challenges with creativity and an innovative mindset. Equally important, you possess the humility to ask for help when needed, recognizing when collaboration or additional guidance is necessary to overcome obstacles.
- Adaptability to Dynamic Environments: You demonstrate strong adaptability to a dynamic environment and are ready to take on any new tasks that are assigned to you. This flexibility is vital in a fast-paced technology sector like space development, where priorities and technologies can evolve rapidly.
- Motivation to Achieve Outcomes: You are driven by a strong motivation to achieve outcomes and results, demonstrating a commitment to project completion and delivering high-quality deliverables within established timelines.
- Multitasking and Accuracy: You are capable of handling multiple tasks at once and consistently completing them on time with mostly no errors. This indicates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and efficiency in managing diverse responsibilities.
- Prioritization and Self-Awareness: You must be able to prioritize your tasks effectively, demonstrating good time management and organizational skills. You are self-aware enough to identify and correct mistakes, taking ownership of your work, and critically, you are not afraid to ask for help when needed, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
- Continuous Self-Improvement and Knowledge Sharing: You are actively engaged in seeking out ways to improve yourself and gain new knowledge, demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Furthermore, you are enthusiastic in sharing knowledge with others, contributing to the growth and expertise of your team.
Things That Would Be Great if You Brought to the Table: Enhancing Your Technical Profile
While the above are essential, the following technical skills and experiences would be highly beneficial:
- Containerization: Experience with Kubernetes / Docker for container orchestration and application deployment.
- Messaging/Streaming: Familiarity with Apache Kafka for high-throughput, fault-tolerant data streaming.
- Monitoring/Visualization: Experience with Grafana for data visualization and dashboarding of system metrics.
- Linux and Scripting: Proficiency in Linux-based environments and bash shell scripting.
- Programming Languages: Experience with Java / TypeScript / Python / Perl / C++.
- Data Formats/Querying: Knowledge of XML / JSON / SQL for data handling and querying.
- NoSQL Databases: Experience with NoSQL-based databases (e.g., Mongo).
- Web Technologies: Familiarity with Node.js / Apache Web Server.
- APIs & Logging: Experience with RESTful / HTTP / ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) or similar / WebSockets.
- Atlassian Tool Suite: Experience with Atlassian management/software development tools such as Jira / Git / Bitbucket / Crucible / Confluence and/or GitLab.
- Microservices: Understanding of Microservices architectures.
- Cloud Environments: Experience with AWS cloud environments.
What We’ll Also Need You To:
- Be a U.S. Citizen: This position requires U.S. Citizenship.
Work Environment:
This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary, with the majority of the position involving computer work. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer
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| Job Category | Engineering |
A pivotal role is available at a leading cybersecurity company for a highly organized and technically proficient IT Software Asset Management (SAM) Specialist to join their IT team. This full-time, remote position is open to candidates in the USA, offering exceptional flexibility. You'll take day-to-day ownership of the IT software portfolio's contract lifecycle management, actively managing software usage, reclaiming unused licenses, supporting procurement negotiations, ensuring timely renewals, and significantly reducing software waste.
This role is absolutely critical to optimizing software investments, maintaining compliance, advancing technical asset maturity, and supporting future IT and corporate budget planning for the company. You will also lead the operational setup and ongoing administration of a Software Asset Management platform (such as ServiceNow SAM Pro or an equivalent solution).
Who You Are: A Proactive, Detail-Oriented SAM Leader
You thrive in structured, fast-paced environments where proactive ownership is key. You're a technical thinker who genuinely enjoys problem-solving, analyzing intricate usage data, and identifying strategic cost-saving opportunities. As an operational leader, you ensure no renewal or compliance task ever slips through the cracks. You're a natural collaborator, adept at partnering seamlessly with IT, Finance, and Procurement teams, while leading the SAM process with remarkable independence and precision.
Here are some examples of what that looks like in action:
- You notice unused software licenses and immediately initiate a reclamation project without waiting to be asked.
- You meticulously track every vendor contract renewal date months in advance, proactively rallying stakeholders for early conversations.
- You spot duplicative platforms within the environment and present a well-researched plan to consolidate them, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- You expertly deploy and optimize asset management tools to gain real-time insights into the IT environment and drive data-driven decisions.
- You consistently leverage asset data and trends to inform IT budget cycles and forward-looking financial planning, ensuring strategic allocation of resources.
- You possess strong oral and written communication skills, enabling clear and effective interaction across all levels of the organization.
What You Will Do: Owning the Software Asset Lifecycle
As an IT Software Asset Management Specialist, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of the organization's software assets, blending strategic optimization with meticulous operational execution. Your responsibilities will directly impact cost efficiency, compliance, and budget accuracy.
- License Optimization: You will actively monitor software usage across the organization and efficiently reclaim licenses from inactive users. This proactive approach ensures that the company is not paying for unused software, directly contributing to cost savings and optimal license utilization.
- Contract Management: You will meticulously track and maintain all IT software agreements, including precise renewal dates, key compliance terms, and licensing metrics. This comprehensive management ensures that all contractual obligations are met and future planning is well-informed.
- Renewal Process: You will lead the software renewal process by collaborating closely with the Procurement team to initiate renewal conversations at least 90 days in advance. You'll provide essential support materials such as detailed usage reports, contract summaries, and optimization analyses to inform negotiations and secure favorable terms.
- Software Rationalization: You will proactively identify duplicative or underused software systems across the organization. You will then lead initiatives to reduce waste and eliminate overlapping spend, proposing and executing plans for consolidation or decommissioning to streamline the software portfolio and achieve cost efficiencies.
- Platform Ownership: You will take full ownership of the Software Asset Management (SAM) platform. This involves meticulously implementing, configuring, and maintaining a SAM tool such as ServiceNow SAM Pro or an equivalent industry-leading solution. Your expertise ensures the platform provides accurate, real-time insights into the software environment.
- Governance: You will be instrumental in developing robust policies, processes, and reporting practices for software asset management. This establishes a clear framework for how software is acquired, used, monitored, and retired, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across the organization.
- Reporting: You will deliver regular, insightful dashboards and reports on various critical SAM metrics. This includes detailed information on license utilization, upcoming renewals, potential compliance risks, identified optimization opportunities, and the financial impact of SAM initiatives, providing clear visibility to stakeholders.
- Budget Planning Support: You will translate SAM findings and insights into actionable intelligence that directly supports IT budget forecasting, renewal planning, and overall cost optimization strategies. Your data-driven contributions will inform strategic financial planning and ensure efficient allocation of IT resources.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: You will foster strong partnerships and collaborate extensively with IT, Finance, GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), Procurement, and Security teams. This ensures an aligned, compliant, and cost-effective software environment, where all stakeholders contribute to and benefit from robust SAM practices.
Must Haves: Your Essential Qualifications
To excel as an IT Software Asset Management Specialist, you'll need significant experience in SAM, hands-on platform expertise, strong data analysis skills, and an independent, proactive work style.
- Experience Managing IT Software Assets and Licensing (3-5+ years): You must possess 3-5+ years of verifiable experience managing IT software assets and licensing. This extensive background demonstrates your practical knowledge of SAM principles, processes, and the complexities of software entitlements.
- Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is required. This academic foundation provides the essential knowledge for understanding business operations and IT systems.
- Hands-on SAM Platforms Experience: You have hands-on experience with SAM platforms such as ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera, Snow Software, or an equivalent industry-leading tool. This indicates your practical ability to configure, administer, and leverage these systems for effective software asset management.
- Strong Knowledge of Software Licensing Models: You possess strong knowledge of various software licensing models, including SaaS (Software as a Service), subscription-based licenses, and perpetual licenses. This understanding is critical for optimizing costs and ensuring compliance across a diverse software portfolio.
- Familiarity with Contract Terms and Compliance: You have strong familiarity with contract terms, understanding key clauses related to software usage, renewals, and audits. This includes knowledge of compliance requirements and preparing for vendor audits, ensuring the organization adheres to all contractual obligations.
- Strong Data Analysis, Reporting, and Dashboard Development Skills: You demonstrate strong data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development skills. This includes the ability to extract insights from software usage data, create clear and compelling reports, and build informative dashboards for various stakeholders.
- Excellent Communication Skills: You possess excellent written, verbal, and cross-functional communication skills. This is crucial for collaborating with diverse teams, negotiating with vendors, and presenting complex data clearly to all levels of the organization.
- Proactive, Independent Work Style: You exhibit a proactive, independent work style, demonstrating initiative and accountability in managing tasks with minimal oversight. This is coupled with a meticulous attention to operational excellence, ensuring high standards in all SAM activities.
- Experience Working in a Remote-First Company: You have practical experience working in a remote-first company. This is crucial for success in a fully remote role, highlighting your ability to collaborate effectively, manage time autonomously, and thrive in a distributed team environment.
Nice to Have: Enhancing Your SAM Profile
- SAM Certification: A certification in Software Asset Management (e.g., CSAM - Certified Software Asset Manager) or an ITIL Foundation certification would be a significant plus, validating your specialized knowledge in SAM processes or IT service management.
- Vendor Negotiation Assistance: Experience assisting in vendor negotiations, particularly by providing usage and optimization data to Procurement teams, is desirable. This demonstrates your ability to contribute to cost-saving efforts directly.
- Software Rationalization Experience: Experience with software rationalization, including identifying duplicate systems and leading consolidation initiatives, is a plus, showcasing your ability to streamline software portfolios.
- Knowledge of Major Vendor Licensing: Specific knowledge of major vendor licensing models (e.g., Google, Zoom, Slack, Microsoft) would be highly beneficial, indicating familiarity with common enterprise software providers.
Compensation & Benefits: Rewarding Your Impact
Certain roles are eligible for a bonus, restricted stock units (RSUs), and comprehensive benefits. Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including their skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. The base salary range for this position is $93,500—$110,000 USD.
The company's compensation and benefits philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. They pay competitively, and equity is an important and exciting part of their total compensation strategy as a pre-IPO startup, guided by the belief that team members should share in the financial success of the company. They offer flexible PTO, observe 12 paid holidays, and provide generous healthcare coverage (100% of employee healthcare premium costs in the US, and up to 100% for dependents, depending on the plan). As a globally-distributed, majority remote company, they prioritize a balance of deep focus time with virtual meetings and regular in-person events. As a fast-growing startup, they continuously review, improve, and personalize their benefits offerings based on team input.
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| Job Category | IT, Security |
A pivotal role is available at Abnormal AI for a highly driven IT Project Manager to support their cutting-edge AI Platform team. This full-time, remote position is open to candidates in the USA, offering exceptional flexibility. You'll help drive the delivery of impactful AI capabilities by managing multiple concurrent projects within an Agile framework. This unique opportunity allows you to orchestrate seamless collaboration across ML, infrastructure, and product teams. Your leadership will directly enable fast, reliable feature development at scale, ultimately impacting the robust protection Abnormal AI delivers to its customers.
Who You Are: A Master of Agile, Driving AI Impact
You're confident leading Agile and Scrum ceremonies, excelling at facilitating collaboration across technical teams. Highly organized and driven by curiosity, you consistently improve project visibility and accountability. You’re comfortable working in deeply technical environments and possess a solid knowledge of machine learning, data engineering, or AI concepts. As an excellent communicator, you keep stakeholders informed and aligned across both technical and business units. You thrive in ambiguity, take ownership, and deliver impactful results quickly. You’re passionate about process excellence, continuous improvement, and creating clarity and structure where it doesn’t yet exist. You value inclusivity, clear communication, and bring a customer-obsessed, intellectually honest mindset to everything you do.
What You Will Do: Orchestrating AI/ML Projects from Conception to Delivery
As an AI Platform Project Manager, you'll be at the heart of the AI development lifecycle, ensuring that complex initiatives are executed seamlessly and deliver measurable business value. Your responsibilities will blend strategic planning, meticulous execution, and effective communication across diverse teams.
- Drive AI Platform Projects: You will drive AI Platform projects from conception to delivery within a dynamic Agile environment. This involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from initial ideation and requirements gathering to development, testing, and successful deployment of AI capabilities. Your leadership will ensure projects align with strategic goals and are completed efficiently.
- Maintain Sprint Plans and Backlog Hygiene: You'll meticulously maintain sprint plans, ensuring all tasks are clearly defined, prioritized, and assigned. You'll expertly coordinate team ceremonies (e.g., daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives) to foster collaboration and transparency. Additionally, you'll ensure accurate story estimation and maintain backlog hygiene, making sure the product backlog is well-organized, refined, and ready for development.
- Define and Track KPIs for Delivery Performance: You will strategically define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to rigorously measure project delivery performance and stakeholder satisfaction. This involves identifying relevant metrics (e.g., velocity, lead time, defect density, stakeholder feedback), collecting data, and reporting on progress to evaluate the effectiveness of project execution and identify areas for improvement.
- Build and Maintain Stakeholder Relationships: You will cultivate and build and maintain strong relationships with Engineering, Data Science, and Product partners. This involves fostering open communication, understanding their needs, managing expectations, and ensuring alignment across diverse technical and business functions. Your collaborative approach is crucial for seamless project execution.
- Implement Tooling for Project Tracking and Reporting: You will actively implement and manage tooling for project tracking, communication, and reporting. This includes leveraging platforms like ServiceNow, Jira, or similar Agile project management tools to ensure comprehensive visibility into project status, facilitate team collaboration, and streamline reporting processes for all stakeholders.
- Facilitate Retrospectives and Continuous Improvement: You will expertly facilitate retrospectives and continuous improvement loops. This involves leading discussions to identify what went well, what could be improved, and developing actionable plans for enhancing team processes, tools, and overall efficiency. Your leadership here fosters a culture of iterative improvement.
- Report Regularly to Leadership: You will report regularly to leadership with concise updates on project progress, identified blockers, and proposed mitigation strategies. Your clear and timely communication ensures that senior management is well-informed and can provide necessary support to resolve impediments and keep strategic initiatives on track.
- Support Roadmap Planning and Resource Forecasting: You will provide crucial support for roadmap planning by contributing insights on project feasibility, technical dependencies, and estimated effort. You'll also assist with team resource forecasting, ensuring that sufficient personnel are available to meet future project demands and that resources are optimally allocated for upcoming initiatives.
Must Haves: Your Foundational Expertise for Project Management
To excel as an AI Platform Project Manager, you'll need substantial experience in technical project management, particularly within Agile frameworks and AI/ML domains, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Project Management Experience in Technology (4-6 years): You must possess 4–6 years of verifiable project management experience in technology environments, with a primary focus on utilizing Agile delivery methodologies. This demonstrates your practical ability to manage technical projects within iterative development cycles.
- Experience with AI/ML or Data Engineering Teams: You have proven experience working with or supporting AI/ML or Data Engineering teams. This indicates your understanding of the unique challenges, workflows, and technical requirements associated with machine learning and data-intensive projects.
- Proficiency with Agile Project Management Tools: You possess a solid command of ServiceNow, Jira, and/or similar Agile project management tools. This demonstrates your ability to manage work items, track progress, facilitate ceremonies, and maintain project visibility within an Agile framework.
- Track Record of Delivering High-Impact Features: You have a proven track record of delivering high-impact software or platform features. This highlights your ability to drive projects to successful completion, resulting in tangible business value and measurable outcomes.
- Effective Communication and Facilitation Skills: You are an effective communicator and facilitator across highly technical and non-technical audiences. This enables you to bridge communication gaps, foster understanding, and lead productive discussions with diverse stakeholders.
- Bachelor's Degree: You hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. This academic background provides a strong foundational understanding relevant to technology and project management.
- Demonstrated Ability to Drive Change: You have a demonstrated ability to drive change and process improvements in ambiguous environments. This indicates your proactive mindset, leadership capabilities, and comfort with navigating uncertainty to achieve positive outcomes.
- Experience with Distributed or Remote Teams: You have practical experience working with distributed or remote-first teams. This is crucial for success in a fully remote role, highlighting your ability to collaborate effectively across geographical boundaries.
Nice to Have: Enhancing Your Project Management Profile
- PMP, CSM, or SAFe Certification: Possession of a PMP (Project Management Professional), CSM (Certified ScrumMaster), or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification is a plus, indicating formal training and expertise in project or agile methodologies.
- MLOps Workflow Experience: Experience with MLOps (Machine Learning Operations) workflows or AI/ML deployment practices would be beneficial, demonstrating familiarity with operationalizing machine learning models.
- High-Growth Startup or SaaS Company Experience: Experience at a high-growth startup or SaaS (Software as a Service) company is a plus, indicating adaptability to fast-paced, evolving environments.
- Cloud Platforms Exposure: Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS (Amazon Web Services), GCP (Google Cloud Platform), or Azure (Microsoft Azure) would be advantageous, demonstrating familiarity with cloud computing environments.
- Data Product or AI Feature Lifecycle Management: A background in data product or AI feature lifecycle management would be a plus, indicating an understanding of managing data-centric products from conception to retirement.
- ServiceNow SPM / PPM Experience: Experience managing processes/projects in ServiceNow SPM (Strategic Portfolio Management) / PPM (Project Portfolio Management) would be beneficial for leveraging a specific enterprise tool.
Compensation & Benefits: Rewarding Your Impact
Certain roles are eligible for a bonus, restricted stock units (RSUs), and comprehensive benefits. Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including their skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. The base salary range for this position is $114,800—$135,050 USD.
Our client's compensation and benefits philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. They pay competitively, and equity is an important and exciting part of their total compensation strategy as a pre-IPO startup, guided by the belief that team members should share in the financial success of the company. They offer flexible PTO, observe 12 paid holidays, and provide generous healthcare coverage (100% of employee healthcare premium costs in the US, and up to 100% for dependents, depending on the plan). As a globally-distributed, majority remote company, they prioritize a balance of deep focus time with virtual meetings and regular in-person events. As a fast-growing startup, they continuously review, improve, and personalize their benefits offerings based on team input.
A reputable a company focused on protecting organizations from sophisticated email attacks like phishing, business email compromise, and account takeovers. is seeking a well-rounded AI Solution Engineer to join their technology team. This full-time, remote role is open to candidates living in the United States and Canada, offering exceptional flexibility. In this high-impact position, you will serve as a key contributor to the technical development of AI-powered tools and platforms—designing, building, and deploying solutions that transform how teams operate. You'll be hands-on with coding, system integration, and model implementation, while also deeply involved with stakeholders to identify high-impact opportunities for AI adoption.
This is a high-velocity, high-visibility role for someone who is customer-obsessed, technologically fluent, and highly motivated to drive measurable outcomes with AI.
Who You Are: A Customer-Obsessed, Impact-Driven Engineer
You're an engineer with a passion for building impactful, real-world solutions, thriving at the intersection of technology, communication, and innovation. You're comfortable working across both technical and non-technical domains, bringing fantastic communication skills and a systems-thinking mindset to every challenge. You have hands-on experience with AI tools, development frameworks, APIs, and automation, and you’re always exploring emerging technologies with curiosity and enthusiasm. From ideation to production, you’re confident architecting and implementing end-to-end AI solutions that solve real business problems. You navigate ambiguity with ease, translating complex requirements into elegant, scalable systems, and you take pride in helping others adopt new tools through training and support. A proactive teammate, you can take ownership of your work, iterate quickly, and know when progress today is more valuable than perfection tomorrow. Detail-oriented but never losing sight of the bigger picture, you balance technical excellence with business impact—always focused on solutions that truly matter.
What You Will Do: Accelerating Business Functions with AI
In this role, you'll be instrumental in designing and implementing AI tools, workflows, and integrations that directly empower key business functions. Your responsibilities will bridge technical development with strategic enablement and continuous optimization of AI solutions.
- Design and Implement AI Tools, Workflows, and Integrations: You'll design and implement custom AI tools, workflows, and integrations specifically tailored to empower key business functions like Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success. This involves creating new software solutions, configuring existing platforms, and ensuring seamless data flow between AI models and business applications to drive efficiency and impact.
- Engage Directly with Stakeholders: You'll engage directly with stakeholders from various business units to assess their needs, understand their processes, and map AI capabilities to real process improvements. This collaborative approach ensures that AI solutions are designed to solve genuine business challenges and deliver measurable value.
- Hands-on Development and Deployment of AI Tools: Whether building custom solutions or leveraging third-party platforms, you'll be hands-on in developing and deploying AI tools that drive efficiency and impact. This includes writing code, configuring tools, integrating APIs, and optimizing tool usage to ensure AI models are effectively operationalized within business workflows.
- Collaborate Across Internal Teams: You'll foster strong relationships and collaborate across internal teams, including AI/ML engineering, IT operations, and data teams. This ensures that AI solutions are designed to be secure, scalable, and compliant with organizational standards, facilitating seamless integration into the existing technology landscape.
- Support Enablement Efforts with Documentation and Best Practices: You'll play a crucial role in supporting enablement efforts by creating comprehensive documentation and best practices for AI tool usage. This material will support broader adoption across the organization, empowering users to leverage AI effectively and confidently in their daily work.
- Monitor Usage Metrics and Iterate Based on Insights: You'll continuously monitor usage metrics for deployed AI tools and solutions. This involves collecting data on adoption rates, performance, and user engagement. You'll then iterate based on these insights, making data-driven improvements to optimize tool effectiveness and ensure they continue to meet evolving business needs.
- Stay Up to Date with Emerging AI Platforms: You'll proactively stay up to date with emerging AI platforms and diligently evaluate their fit for the business. This commitment to continuous learning ensures that the organization remains at the forefront of AI innovation, exploring new technologies that can further enhance operational capabilities.
Must Haves: Your Core Skills for AI Solution Engineering
To excel as an AI Solution Engineer, you'll need a strong foundation in technical solution development, expertise in AI/ML libraries, and the ability to translate business needs into AI-driven outcomes.
- Experience in Technical Solution Development: You must possess 3–4 years of verifiable experience in technical solution development, AI/ML applications, or IT systems enablement. This background demonstrates your practical ability to build and deploy technology solutions in a professional environment.
- A Master’s degree in Machine Learning, AI, or a related field may substitute for some experience.
- Python Proficiency with AI/ML Frameworks: You must be proficient in Python and have hands-on experience using AI/ML libraries and frameworks. This includes familiarity with LangChain (for LLM application development), Hugging Face (for pre-trained models), Transformers (for NLP), Scikit-learn (for classical ML), TensorFlow (for deep learning), and PyTorch (for deep learning). This expertise is fundamental to building advanced AI solutions.
- Translating Business Requirements into AI Projects: You are skilled at translating complex business requirements into actionable technical solutions, with a proven ability to deliver AI projects from initial ideation through to successful production deployment. This highlights your end-to-end project lifecycle management skills for AI initiatives.
- Hands-on Experience with AI Tool Deployment: You have direct hands-on experience configuring and deploying AI tools through various methods, including APIs, SDKs (Software Development Kits), or SaaS platforms. This demonstrates your practical ability to integrate and operationalize AI solutions within diverse business environments.
- Ability to Assess Business Challenges and Recommend AI Solutions: You possess the strong ability to assess business challenges and effectively recommend AI-driven solutions that provide measurable value. This requires a keen analytical mind and an understanding of how AI capabilities can address real-world problems.
- Experience with LLM APIs and AI Platforms: You have practical experience with LLM (Large Language Model) APIs (e.g., OpenAI) and familiarity with prominent AI platforms like Google AI Studio, AWS Bedrock, or other similar AI platforms. This indicates your proficiency in leveraging cutting-edge generative AI models for application development.
- Fantastic Communication and Documentation Skills: You possess fantastic communication skills, both verbal and written, essential for user training and effective stakeholder interaction. Your ability to create clear documentation is crucial for enabling broader AI adoption.
- Experience Collaborating with Various Teams: You have proven experience in collaborating with various teams, such as marketing and business operations. This highlights your cross-functional teamwork abilities and your capacity to align AI solutions with diverse business needs.
- Working Knowledge of AI Privacy, Security, and Compliance: You bring a solid working knowledge of data privacy, security, and compliance best practices in AI implementation. This ensures that the AI solutions you develop are not only effective but also adhere to ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Nice to Have: Enhancing Your AI Solution Engineering Profile
- High-Growth or Startup Environment Experience: Experience working in a high-growth or startup environment is a plus. This indicates adaptability, resilience, and comfort with fast-paced, evolving landscapes.
- AI Chatbots, Copilots, or Automation Tools Deployment: Prior experience deploying AI chatbots, copilots, or automation tools to support various business functions would be highly beneficial, demonstrating practical application of AI for efficiency.
- Modern Data Stacks Familiarity: Familiarity with modern data stacks (e.g., dbt, Snowflake, Databricks) and an understanding of how AI connects to data workflows would be a valuable asset, showcasing a broader data ecosystem understanding.
- Prompt Engineering Experience: Experience with prompt engineering and prompt optimization for generative AI tools is a plus, indicating specialized skills in fine-tuning LLM interactions.
- IT Service Management/Agile Project Management Familiarity: Exposure to IT service management or agile project management practices would be beneficial for understanding operational workflows and project delivery.
- MLOps Practices Familiarity: Familiarity with MLOps practices (e.g., Docker, Git, CI/CD, monitoring) would be a plus, demonstrating an understanding of operationalizing machine learning models.
- Other Programming Languages: Familiarity with other programming languages (e.g., SQL, JavaScript) would be advantageous, showcasing versatility.
Compensation & Benefits: Rewarding Your Impact
Certain roles are eligible for a bonus, restricted stock units (RSUs), and comprehensive benefits. Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including their skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. The base salary range for this position is $114,800—$135,000 USD.
If this AI Solution Engineer role aligns with your passion for building impactful AI tools, your expertise in Python and AI/ML frameworks, and your drive to accelerate AI adoption across an organization, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting full-time, remote opportunity.
Are you ready to design, build, and deploy AI solutions that transform how teams operate?
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| Job Category | IT, Security |
SkillPatron (DBA eStreet Security), we are at the forefront of digital security, dedicated to safeguarding our clients' digital assets with innovative and robust solutions. We are seeking an exceptional Application Security Engineer to join our dynamic team in Dallas, TX. This highly specialized cybersecurity role is crucial for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our clients' applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Security Assessments:
- Conduct in-depth security assessments of applications, including manual source code reviews to identify vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and insecure authentication mechanisms.
- Perform penetration testing using tools like Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP to simulate real-world attacks, exploit vulnerabilities, and assess the overall security posture of applications. This includes utilizing Burp Suite's intruder functionality for automated vulnerability scanning and ZAP's scripting capabilities for customized security testing.
- Employ static and dynamic analysis tools (SAST/DAST) to identify potential security flaws in application code and runtime behavior, respectively.
Security Solution Development:
- Design, develop, and implement robust security solutions to address identified vulnerabilities, including secure authentication and authorization mechanisms, data encryption techniques, and input validation routines.
- Architect and implement security measures within applications, leveraging knowledge of secure coding practices and security frameworks such as OWASP and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate security best practices and controls into every phase of the SDLC, promoting a security-by-design approach.
Secure Coding and Training:
- Champion secure coding practices and provide expert guidance and training to development teams on secure coding techniques, security standards, and best practices in languages like Python and Java.
- Stay abreast of the latest application security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques, proactively identifying and addressing potential risks through continuous research and threat intelligence analysis.
- Utilize tools like Ghidra to reverse engineer and analyze malicious software targeting applications, understanding attack patterns and developing effective countermeasures.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work effectively in a highly collaborative environment, closely interacting with software developers, architects, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure application security is prioritized throughout the SDLC.
- Clearly and effectively communicate complex security concepts, findings, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences, fostering a security-conscious culture within the organization.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of comprehensive security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and evolving threat landscape.
Incident Response:
- Assist in incident response activities related to application security incidents, contributing to the timely detection, analysis, containment, and eradication of security breaches.
- Utilize Kali Linux and its suite of security tools to conduct forensic investigations, analyze network traffic, and identify the root cause of security incidents.
- Recommend and implement preventive measures to avoid future security incidents and enhance the overall security posture of applications.
Japanese Language Proficiency:
- JLPT N4 or N5 level is required: This level of proficiency in Japanese is essential to collaborate effectively with our team in Japan on security-related tasks, particularly for the localization and cultural adaptation of the eStreet Security app for the Japanese market. This includes translating security-related content, adapting security features to comply with local regulations, and providing technical support to Japanese-speaking clients.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- The chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a rapidly evolving field.
Join us at SkillPatron Corporation dba eStreet Security and be a vital part of our mission to protect and empower our clients through top-tier information security solutions.
Job Features
| Job Category | Engineering, IT, Security |