Job Description Job Description About NDi: Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply. Job Description: NDi is seeking a Scrum Master / Agile Coach to support a major federal enterprise information and data integration program. This role enables consistent, transparent Agile delivery across multidisciplinary technical teams by facilitating ceremonies, strengthening backlog and sprint practices, coaching teams and stakeholders, removing impediments, and using delivery metrics to promote continuous improvement. Requirements : U.S. Citizenship is required Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance This position is remote, candidate must reside in one of the following states: AL, AZ, DC, FL, GA, ID, MD, MS, NJ, NC, OK, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV Occasional travel may be required. Candidates should be able to attend meetings at FAA facilities and other locations throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) as required. Must be available during Eastern Time (ET) business hours to support program needs and FAA coordination. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelors degree in a relevant field; masters degree preferred Minimum of 4 years of demonstrable experience serving as a Scrum Master and/or Agile Coach in an enterprise environment Experience supporting technical teams that deliver software, data, cloud, platform, analytics, integration, cybersecurity, or comparable enterprise capabilities. Proficiency with Agile frameworks, Scrum practices, backlog management, sprint execution, facilitation, and continuous-improvement methods. Hands-on experience with Jira or a comparable enterprise Agile and task-tracking platform. Ability to facilitate productive discussions, resolve delivery friction, and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Contractor Personnel Suitability. Strong written, verbal, analytical, organizational, coaching, facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: Agile or Scrum certification, such as Certified ScrumMaster, Professional Scrum Master, SAFe Scrum Master, or comparable credential. FAA or other federal experience and experience supporting regulated or mission-critical enterprise programs. Experience coaching multiple teams or supporting cross-team planning, dependencies, release coordination, and delivery reporting. Experience with hybrid delivery environments that combine Agile methods with federal governance, compliance, documentation, and lifecycle requirements. Familiarity with data platforms, cloud modernization, software development, data governance, AI/ML, business intelligence, or DevSecOps delivery environments. Technologies and Methods: Scrum, Agile coaching, Kanban, backlog refinement, estimation, and continuous improvement Jira and Government-approved task-tracking and reporting systems Sprint, flow, backlog-health, risk, dependency, and delivery metrics Cross-team planning, demonstrations, release coordination, retrospectives, and impediment management Enterprise software, data, cloud, analytics, governance, security, and platform delivery contexts Responsibilities: Facilitate sprint planning, daily coordination, backlog refinement, estimation, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and other Agile working sessions for technical delivery teams. Coach delivery teams, product owners, program stakeholders, and technical leads on Scrum and Agile principles, roles, ceremonies, flow, prioritization, and continuous improvement. Promote healthy backlog management by supporting clear user stories, acceptance criteria, prioritization, readiness, dependencies, and definition-of-done practices. Track sprint execution, commitments, risks, impediments, dependencies, and cross-team coordination needs and help drive timely resolution. Use burn-down, velocity, cycle-time, throughput, backlog-health, and related delivery indicators to improve predictability, transparency, quality, and stakeholder outcomes. Maintain accurate Agile artifacts, boards, dashboards, action items, and status information in Government-approved Jira or task-tracking systems. Coordinate demonstrations, release planning, milestone reviews, and cross-team planning with product, program, engineering, data, cloud, security, testing, governance, and documentation stakeholders. Identify recurring delivery constraints and facilitate root-cause discussions, experiments, and practical process improvements. Encourage self-organization, accountability, collaboration, and constructive problem solving while protecting teams from avoidable disruption. Support program reporting and centralized work tracking by providing clear, timely information on progress, blockers, risks, dependencies, and planned outcomes. Compensation and Benefits: At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job. Veterans First Commitment: As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization. Our Commitment: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Apply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!
09/27/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description About NDi: Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply. Job Description: NDi is seeking a Scrum Master / Agile Coach to support a major federal enterprise information and data integration program. This role enables consistent, transparent Agile delivery across multidisciplinary technical teams by facilitating ceremonies, strengthening backlog and sprint practices, coaching teams and stakeholders, removing impediments, and using delivery metrics to promote continuous improvement. Requirements : U.S. Citizenship is required Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance This position is remote, candidate must reside in one of the following states: AL, AZ, DC, FL, GA, ID, MD, MS, NJ, NC, OK, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV Occasional travel may be required. Candidates should be able to attend meetings at FAA facilities and other locations throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) as required. Must be available during Eastern Time (ET) business hours to support program needs and FAA coordination. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelors degree in a relevant field; masters degree preferred Minimum of 4 years of demonstrable experience serving as a Scrum Master and/or Agile Coach in an enterprise environment Experience supporting technical teams that deliver software, data, cloud, platform, analytics, integration, cybersecurity, or comparable enterprise capabilities. Proficiency with Agile frameworks, Scrum practices, backlog management, sprint execution, facilitation, and continuous-improvement methods. Hands-on experience with Jira or a comparable enterprise Agile and task-tracking platform. Ability to facilitate productive discussions, resolve delivery friction, and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Contractor Personnel Suitability. Strong written, verbal, analytical, organizational, coaching, facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: Agile or Scrum certification, such as Certified ScrumMaster, Professional Scrum Master, SAFe Scrum Master, or comparable credential. FAA or other federal experience and experience supporting regulated or mission-critical enterprise programs. Experience coaching multiple teams or supporting cross-team planning, dependencies, release coordination, and delivery reporting. Experience with hybrid delivery environments that combine Agile methods with federal governance, compliance, documentation, and lifecycle requirements. Familiarity with data platforms, cloud modernization, software development, data governance, AI/ML, business intelligence, or DevSecOps delivery environments. Technologies and Methods: Scrum, Agile coaching, Kanban, backlog refinement, estimation, and continuous improvement Jira and Government-approved task-tracking and reporting systems Sprint, flow, backlog-health, risk, dependency, and delivery metrics Cross-team planning, demonstrations, release coordination, retrospectives, and impediment management Enterprise software, data, cloud, analytics, governance, security, and platform delivery contexts Responsibilities: Facilitate sprint planning, daily coordination, backlog refinement, estimation, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and other Agile working sessions for technical delivery teams. Coach delivery teams, product owners, program stakeholders, and technical leads on Scrum and Agile principles, roles, ceremonies, flow, prioritization, and continuous improvement. Promote healthy backlog management by supporting clear user stories, acceptance criteria, prioritization, readiness, dependencies, and definition-of-done practices. Track sprint execution, commitments, risks, impediments, dependencies, and cross-team coordination needs and help drive timely resolution. Use burn-down, velocity, cycle-time, throughput, backlog-health, and related delivery indicators to improve predictability, transparency, quality, and stakeholder outcomes. Maintain accurate Agile artifacts, boards, dashboards, action items, and status information in Government-approved Jira or task-tracking systems. Coordinate demonstrations, release planning, milestone reviews, and cross-team planning with product, program, engineering, data, cloud, security, testing, governance, and documentation stakeholders. Identify recurring delivery constraints and facilitate root-cause discussions, experiments, and practical process improvements. Encourage self-organization, accountability, collaboration, and constructive problem solving while protecting teams from avoidable disruption. Support program reporting and centralized work tracking by providing clear, timely information on progress, blockers, risks, dependencies, and planned outcomes. Compensation and Benefits: At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job. Veterans First Commitment: As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization. Our Commitment: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Apply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!
Job Description Job Description The future of aerospace and defense starts here. Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. Ursa Major is bringing a new model to propulsion and defense technology: one where performance and access are no longer constrained by legacy systems. We design, build, and deploy advanced propulsion systems that power national security missions, hypersonic capabilities, and the future of space access. Our mission requires an extraordinary team-one that will mold tomorrow's critical technologies while deploying today's best. We are an intrinsically motivated team with a passion for solving complex technical problems and empowering each other every day, knowing that there is always room for growth. As a Principal DevOps Engineer within our Digital Operations team, you won't just be managing servers or responding to deployment tickets. You will be a principal technical leader and system architect responsible for owning and shaping Ursa Major's platform engineering, infrastructure automation, and software deployment strategies across cloud, on-premise, and manufacturing environments. Sitting at the vital intersection of Software Engineering, IT, Zero-Trust Networking, Digital Manufacturing, and Cybersecurity, you will build the foundational platforms that empower our engineering and manufacturing teams to design, test, and deliver mission-critical systems faster and more reliably. As Ursa Major expands, you will decompose complex technical challenges, author clear architecture designs, and drive pragmatic, high-impact solutions that connect our cloud environments directly to physical manufacturing and test-bench hardware. Responsibilities: Platform Architecture & Developer Experience Lead the research, design, and continuous improvement of platform infrastructure, software deployment, and Developer Experience (DX) across the enterprise. Decompose complex infrastructure problems into maintainable systems; author clear technical design documents and lead cross-functional teams through execution. Act as a strategic connector between Software Engineering, IT, and Networking to unify tooling, share infrastructure patterns, and eliminate operational silos. Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), GitOps & High Availability (HA) Advance our declarative Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and GitOps practices (using Terraform, Helm, and ArgoCD/Flux) to deliver fully automated, drift-free application lifecycles across Azure GovCloud and AWS GovCloud. Extend containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) beyond cloud environments into on-premise test benches, shop-floor PCs, and edge manufacturing hardware in alignment with our CMMC Level 2 hybrid strategy. Own Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) architecture-maintaining automated backup and failover capabilities that keep critical system recovery times measured in minutes, not days. DevSecOps & AI Pipeline Integration Partner with Cybersecurity and Zero-Trust teams to integrate automated vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and policy-as-code guardrails directly into CI/CD workflows without introducing developer friction. Architect and support automated pipelines for hosted and private AI models, enabling software and engineering teams to leverage high-throughput AI capabilities safely within our secure compliance boundary. Maintain continuous telemetry, metrics, and alerting frameworks (Prometheus, Grafana) to give engineers real-time visibility into application performance and pipeline health. Leadership, Mentorship & Impact Frame all technical initiatives in terms of maximum impact on overall business health, execution speed, and system reliability. Mentor and elevate engineers across the software and IT organizations, fostering a culture of analytical, value-driven problem-solving. Function as a top-level technical decision-maker, managing high-ambiguity challenges with high autonomy while maintaining psychological safety and clear standards of excellence Minimum Qualifications: 8+ years of professional DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure/Platform Engineering experience, with a proven track record of principal-level technical leadership and system architecture. Hands-on mastery of Azure GovCloud and/or AWS GovCloud environments, with deep expertise in VPC networking, IAM, and cloud-native security controls. Advanced proficiency in Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and continuous delivery via GitOps patterns (ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, or Flux). Direct experience architecting high-availability systems, automated DR solutions, and telemetry suites (Prometheus, Grafana). Practical experience configuring automated container/code and centralized secrets management (AWS/Azure Key Vaults, HashiCorp Vault). Experience automating, deploying, or supporting hosted AI model integrations within production CI/CD pipelines. A proactive problem solver who builds trust across teams, rejects black-and-white thinking, and focuses on enabling business outcomes. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC Level 2 compliance standards and securing CUI data flows. Experience with Artifactory, SonarQube, Open Policy Agent (OPA), Kyverno, or automated Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) tooling. Experience automating physical hardware, edge nodes, or shop-floor environments using Packer, Ansible, K3s, or Rancher. Experience orchestrating self-hosted or private AI model execution frameworks. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance. Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $175,000 - $215,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Classification: Full-Time, Exempt Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits) Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA) Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport EAP Program Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match Equity Grants in the Company How To Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants. NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role. Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents). Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. We're an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. No outside recruiters, please.
09/26/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description The future of aerospace and defense starts here. Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. Ursa Major is bringing a new model to propulsion and defense technology: one where performance and access are no longer constrained by legacy systems. We design, build, and deploy advanced propulsion systems that power national security missions, hypersonic capabilities, and the future of space access. Our mission requires an extraordinary team-one that will mold tomorrow's critical technologies while deploying today's best. We are an intrinsically motivated team with a passion for solving complex technical problems and empowering each other every day, knowing that there is always room for growth. As a Principal DevOps Engineer within our Digital Operations team, you won't just be managing servers or responding to deployment tickets. You will be a principal technical leader and system architect responsible for owning and shaping Ursa Major's platform engineering, infrastructure automation, and software deployment strategies across cloud, on-premise, and manufacturing environments. Sitting at the vital intersection of Software Engineering, IT, Zero-Trust Networking, Digital Manufacturing, and Cybersecurity, you will build the foundational platforms that empower our engineering and manufacturing teams to design, test, and deliver mission-critical systems faster and more reliably. As Ursa Major expands, you will decompose complex technical challenges, author clear architecture designs, and drive pragmatic, high-impact solutions that connect our cloud environments directly to physical manufacturing and test-bench hardware. Responsibilities: Platform Architecture & Developer Experience Lead the research, design, and continuous improvement of platform infrastructure, software deployment, and Developer Experience (DX) across the enterprise. Decompose complex infrastructure problems into maintainable systems; author clear technical design documents and lead cross-functional teams through execution. Act as a strategic connector between Software Engineering, IT, and Networking to unify tooling, share infrastructure patterns, and eliminate operational silos. Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), GitOps & High Availability (HA) Advance our declarative Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and GitOps practices (using Terraform, Helm, and ArgoCD/Flux) to deliver fully automated, drift-free application lifecycles across Azure GovCloud and AWS GovCloud. Extend containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) beyond cloud environments into on-premise test benches, shop-floor PCs, and edge manufacturing hardware in alignment with our CMMC Level 2 hybrid strategy. Own Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) architecture-maintaining automated backup and failover capabilities that keep critical system recovery times measured in minutes, not days. DevSecOps & AI Pipeline Integration Partner with Cybersecurity and Zero-Trust teams to integrate automated vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and policy-as-code guardrails directly into CI/CD workflows without introducing developer friction. Architect and support automated pipelines for hosted and private AI models, enabling software and engineering teams to leverage high-throughput AI capabilities safely within our secure compliance boundary. Maintain continuous telemetry, metrics, and alerting frameworks (Prometheus, Grafana) to give engineers real-time visibility into application performance and pipeline health. Leadership, Mentorship & Impact Frame all technical initiatives in terms of maximum impact on overall business health, execution speed, and system reliability. Mentor and elevate engineers across the software and IT organizations, fostering a culture of analytical, value-driven problem-solving. Function as a top-level technical decision-maker, managing high-ambiguity challenges with high autonomy while maintaining psychological safety and clear standards of excellence Minimum Qualifications: 8+ years of professional DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure/Platform Engineering experience, with a proven track record of principal-level technical leadership and system architecture. Hands-on mastery of Azure GovCloud and/or AWS GovCloud environments, with deep expertise in VPC networking, IAM, and cloud-native security controls. Advanced proficiency in Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and continuous delivery via GitOps patterns (ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, or Flux). Direct experience architecting high-availability systems, automated DR solutions, and telemetry suites (Prometheus, Grafana). Practical experience configuring automated container/code and centralized secrets management (AWS/Azure Key Vaults, HashiCorp Vault). Experience automating, deploying, or supporting hosted AI model integrations within production CI/CD pipelines. A proactive problem solver who builds trust across teams, rejects black-and-white thinking, and focuses on enabling business outcomes. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC Level 2 compliance standards and securing CUI data flows. Experience with Artifactory, SonarQube, Open Policy Agent (OPA), Kyverno, or automated Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) tooling. Experience automating physical hardware, edge nodes, or shop-floor environments using Packer, Ansible, K3s, or Rancher. Experience orchestrating self-hosted or private AI model execution frameworks. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance. Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $175,000 - $215,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Classification: Full-Time, Exempt Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits) Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA) Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport EAP Program Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match Equity Grants in the Company How To Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants. NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role. Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents). Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. We're an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. No outside recruiters, please.
Cyber Security Manager We are seeking a highly technical Cyber Security Manager to lead security architecture, engineering, and security operations across a complex enterprise environment. This is a true player-coach role for someone who enjoys leading a team but still wants to remain hands-on and close to the technology. The ideal candidate will have deep experience across cloud and on-prem security, security engineering, automation, incident response, and emerging AI security. This person should be equally comfortable providing technical direction to a security team and jumping in to troubleshoot complex security challenges. Responsibilities Lead security architecture and engineering across on-premise, AWS, and Azure environments. Establish security standards and guardrails for AI/ML and LLM technologies, including RAG pipelines, API security, prompt injection, and emerging AI threats. Lead and participate in threat hunting, incident response, vulnerability management, and remediation. Serve as a senior technical escalation point for complex cybersecurity issues. Develop and maintain DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD security controls, infrastructure-as-code scanning, and automated compliance. Provide technical direction around security architecture, tooling, infrastructure, and technical debt. Identify security risks and translate highly technical issues into actionable recommendations for technical and business leadership. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing cybersecurity team. Partner with infrastructure, cloud, application development, and business teams to implement security best practices across the organization. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered. 8+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience. 5+ years of technical leadership or management experience. Strong knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Deep experience with cloud-native security across AWS and/or Azure. Hands-on experience securing and troubleshooting Kubernetes, IAM, Windows, and Linux environments. Strong understanding of Active Directory, SMB, Kerberos, memory protection, and other enterprise security concepts. Hands-on PKI management experience. Strong scripting/development experience with Python and/or Go, including security automation and custom tooling. Understanding of AI/LLM security, including the ability to evaluate Python-based AI frameworks and integrations. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and executive leadership. Preferred Qualifications CISSP or CISM OSCP or similar hands-on technical security certification AWS Certified Security Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer Experience securing enterprise AI/ML implementations By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
09/26/2026
Full time
Cyber Security Manager We are seeking a highly technical Cyber Security Manager to lead security architecture, engineering, and security operations across a complex enterprise environment. This is a true player-coach role for someone who enjoys leading a team but still wants to remain hands-on and close to the technology. The ideal candidate will have deep experience across cloud and on-prem security, security engineering, automation, incident response, and emerging AI security. This person should be equally comfortable providing technical direction to a security team and jumping in to troubleshoot complex security challenges. Responsibilities Lead security architecture and engineering across on-premise, AWS, and Azure environments. Establish security standards and guardrails for AI/ML and LLM technologies, including RAG pipelines, API security, prompt injection, and emerging AI threats. Lead and participate in threat hunting, incident response, vulnerability management, and remediation. Serve as a senior technical escalation point for complex cybersecurity issues. Develop and maintain DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD security controls, infrastructure-as-code scanning, and automated compliance. Provide technical direction around security architecture, tooling, infrastructure, and technical debt. Identify security risks and translate highly technical issues into actionable recommendations for technical and business leadership. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing cybersecurity team. Partner with infrastructure, cloud, application development, and business teams to implement security best practices across the organization. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered. 8+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience. 5+ years of technical leadership or management experience. Strong knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Deep experience with cloud-native security across AWS and/or Azure. Hands-on experience securing and troubleshooting Kubernetes, IAM, Windows, and Linux environments. Strong understanding of Active Directory, SMB, Kerberos, memory protection, and other enterprise security concepts. Hands-on PKI management experience. Strong scripting/development experience with Python and/or Go, including security automation and custom tooling. Understanding of AI/LLM security, including the ability to evaluate Python-based AI frameworks and integrations. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and executive leadership. Preferred Qualifications CISSP or CISM OSCP or similar hands-on technical security certification AWS Certified Security Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer Experience securing enterprise AI/ML implementations By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As a Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of innovation. For this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide technical leadership for junior software engineers Develop software utilizing C/C++ to modernize and productionize a research codebase with modern C++ features Develop software infrastructure to support CI/CD, software metrics collection, and MLOps Implement software-systems, applications, and architectures that leverage techniques to support achieving increased modularity, scalability, and reliability, while also maintaining precision, accuracy, and speed to meet performance requirements Ensure industry software engineering best practices and standards are applied and maintained Work closely with Software Leads and Architects to understand program intent, system capabilities, and output requirements This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Level or a Sr. Principal Level. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Software Engineer (T03) Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of relative experience; PhD + 1 year of relative experience Active Top Secret security clearance and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time Experience working in C/C++ Familiarity with modern C++ standards and features (e.g., C++ 17 onwards) Demonstrated ability to analyze system requirements to derive software design and performance requirements Proven ability to design and code new software, as well as modify existing software to add new features Ability to debug existing software and correct defects Experience with open software/system architecture solutions Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Experience with Git-based or other software configuration management tools Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer (T04) Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of relative experience; PhD + 4 years of relative experience Active Top Secret security clearance and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time Experience working in C/C++ Familiarity with modern C++ standards and features (e.g., C++ 17 onwards) Demonstrated ability to analyze system requirements to derive software design and performance requirements Proven ability to design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features Ability to debug existing software and correct defects Experience with open software/system architecture solutions Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Experience with Git-based or other software configuration management tools Preferred Qualifications Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving specified requirements Experience with modern C++ standards and features (e.g., C++ 20 onwards) Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with Linux operating systems Experience with CUDA and GPUs Experience with high performance numerical/scientific computing, parallel computing Experience with developing for SWaP-constrained environments Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Familiarity with signal-processing algorithms Familiarity with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum and DevSecOps This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Top Secret Clearance and the ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management. Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/25/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As a Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of innovation. For this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide technical leadership for junior software engineers Develop software utilizing C/C++ to modernize and productionize a research codebase with modern C++ features Develop software infrastructure to support CI/CD, software metrics collection, and MLOps Implement software-systems, applications, and architectures that leverage techniques to support achieving increased modularity, scalability, and reliability, while also maintaining precision, accuracy, and speed to meet performance requirements Ensure industry software engineering best practices and standards are applied and maintained Work closely with Software Leads and Architects to understand program intent, system capabilities, and output requirements This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Level or a Sr. Principal Level. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Software Engineer (T03) Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of relative experience; PhD + 1 year of relative experience Active Top Secret security clearance and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time Experience working in C/C++ Familiarity with modern C++ standards and features (e.g., C++ 17 onwards) Demonstrated ability to analyze system requirements to derive software design and performance requirements Proven ability to design and code new software, as well as modify existing software to add new features Ability to debug existing software and correct defects Experience with open software/system architecture solutions Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Experience with Git-based or other software configuration management tools Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer (T04) Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of relative experience; PhD + 4 years of relative experience Active Top Secret security clearance and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time Experience working in C/C++ Familiarity with modern C++ standards and features (e.g., C++ 17 onwards) Demonstrated ability to analyze system requirements to derive software design and performance requirements Proven ability to design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features Ability to debug existing software and correct defects Experience with open software/system architecture solutions Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Experience with Git-based or other software configuration management tools Preferred Qualifications Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving specified requirements Experience with modern C++ standards and features (e.g., C++ 20 onwards) Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with Linux operating systems Experience with CUDA and GPUs Experience with high performance numerical/scientific computing, parallel computing Experience with developing for SWaP-constrained environments Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Familiarity with signal-processing algorithms Familiarity with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum and DevSecOps This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Top Secret Clearance and the ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management. Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Software Engineering Manager Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers responsible for building and supporting modern enterprise applications and digital platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can develop people, improve engineering processes, contribute technically, and work closely with product, architecture, infrastructure, and business teams. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of front-end, back-end, and full-stack software engineers Provide technical direction while remaining involved in architecture, design, and complex engineering decisions Drive delivery of secure, scalable, and reliable software solutions Establish engineering standards and improve development processes Partner with Product, Architecture, DevOps, Security, and other technology teams Lead application modernization and cloud transformation initiatives Support Agile development practices and modern CI/CD processes Help define technical roadmaps aligned with business priorities Oversee hiring, coaching, performance management, and development of engineering talent Manage project priorities, delivery timelines, technical risks, and team capacity Promote automation, testing, reliability, and continuous improvement Communicate technical strategy, progress, and risks to both technical and business stakeholders Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, MIS, or a related field 10+ years of progressive technology/software engineering experience 3+ years of technical leadership or people management experience Strong understanding of modern software development and Agile practices Experience leading teams responsible for enterprise-scale applications Strong knowledge of modern programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar Experience with relational databases and SQL Experience with cloud-based application development Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, automation, and Infrastructure as Code Experience with containers and modern application deployment practices Experience designing and integrating APIs Experience modernizing legacy applications or transitioning to newer architectures Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Preferred Experience Azure or comparable public cloud platform Docker and Kubernetes Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation/IaC tooling Azure DevOps or comparable CI/CD platforms Salesforce or similar enterprise platforms Application security and DevSecOps practices Automated testing and software reliability practices Experience leading large-scale application modernization initiatives By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
09/24/2026
Full time
Software Engineering Manager Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers responsible for building and supporting modern enterprise applications and digital platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can develop people, improve engineering processes, contribute technically, and work closely with product, architecture, infrastructure, and business teams. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of front-end, back-end, and full-stack software engineers Provide technical direction while remaining involved in architecture, design, and complex engineering decisions Drive delivery of secure, scalable, and reliable software solutions Establish engineering standards and improve development processes Partner with Product, Architecture, DevOps, Security, and other technology teams Lead application modernization and cloud transformation initiatives Support Agile development practices and modern CI/CD processes Help define technical roadmaps aligned with business priorities Oversee hiring, coaching, performance management, and development of engineering talent Manage project priorities, delivery timelines, technical risks, and team capacity Promote automation, testing, reliability, and continuous improvement Communicate technical strategy, progress, and risks to both technical and business stakeholders Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, MIS, or a related field 10+ years of progressive technology/software engineering experience 3+ years of technical leadership or people management experience Strong understanding of modern software development and Agile practices Experience leading teams responsible for enterprise-scale applications Strong knowledge of modern programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar Experience with relational databases and SQL Experience with cloud-based application development Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, automation, and Infrastructure as Code Experience with containers and modern application deployment practices Experience designing and integrating APIs Experience modernizing legacy applications or transitioning to newer architectures Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Preferred Experience Azure or comparable public cloud platform Docker and Kubernetes Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation/IaC tooling Azure DevOps or comparable CI/CD platforms Salesforce or similar enterprise platforms Application security and DevSecOps practices Automated testing and software reliability practices Experience leading large-scale application modernization initiatives By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Job Description Job Description Description: GXM Technologies is seeking a Senior Agile Program Integration Lead to support advanced defense and space mission programs requiring disciplined Agile execution, complex systems integration, and enterprise-level delivery synchronization. This role provides senior leadership across multiple technical teams and workstreams, using hands-on Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices to align planning, technical integration, MVP releases, operational milestones, and Initial Operational Capability (IOC) objectives. The ideal candidate combines hands-on SAFe execution with technical program integration, systems engineering awareness, release management, and operational mission delivery. This individual will work with Program Managers, Product and Solution Management, engineers, DevSecOps teams, architects, cybersecurity personnel, test organizations, and Government stakeholders to translate priorities into executable Program Increments and synchronized delivery plans. This role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO due to operational integration and classified mission requirements. Hybrid flexibility may be available over time based on mission requirements, program execution needs and achievement of objectives. Responsibilities Serve as the senior Agile program integration lead, providing hands-on SAFe execution leadership across multiple technical teams, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and integrated workstreams. Apply SAFe practices to synchronize systems engineering, software, cloud, cybersecurity, data, DevSecOps, integration, test, and operational mission teams against shared program objectives. Lead and facilitate SAFe planning and synchronization activities, including: Program Increment (PI) Planning and PI execution; ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums, and cross-team coordination; System Demos and Inspect & Adapt events ; Dependency, impediment, and ROAM risk management; MVP, capability release, and integration coordination; Operational milestone and IOC readiness alignment Configure and manage Jira, Confluence, and enterprise Agile planning tools to maintain program backlogs, PI objectives, capabilities and features, dependencies, risks, roadmaps, release plans, and delivery visibility. Develop and maintain integrated roadmaps, delivery schedules, release plans, and milestone artifacts that align SAFe PI cadence and team commitments with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), technical baselines, operational events, and IOC objectives. Facilitate cross-team synchronization, decision-making, and issue resolution across technical teams, mission stakeholders, engineering organizations, Government leadership, and delivery partners. Provide hands-on leadership for Agile ceremonies and program-level events, ensuring decisions, dependencies, risks, actions, and commitments are documented and driven to closure. Monitor PI objectives, delivery predictability, flow metrics, risks, dependencies, constraints, and operational impacts; lead mitigation, escalation, and corrective action when delivery is at risk. Provide program leadership with actionable metrics, Jira dashboards, roadmap reporting, PI status, milestone health, dependency visibility, risk trends, and executive-level reporting. Collaborate with Program Managers, Enterprise Architects, Chief Engineers, Product and Solution Management, Technical Leads, cybersecurity teams, and mission stakeholders to align Agile execution with engineering and operational requirements. Drive continuous improvement of SAFe, Lean-Agile, DevSecOps, and delivery management practices appropriate to classified and mission-critical environments. Coordinate configuration management, knowledge management, and documentation alignment so program baselines, Agile artifacts, technical decisions, release content, and delivery evidence remain current and traceable. Lead transition planning, release coordination, capability deployment, and readiness synchronization aligned to mission events, MVP demonstrations, and IOC objectives. Requirements: U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance. Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, business, program management, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. 8+ years of experience in Agile delivery, technical program integration, systems integration, release management, software-intensive programs, or operational program execution, including senior responsibility for cross-team delivery. Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing and executing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) in a complex, multi-team technical environment; certification or classroom knowledge alone is not sufficient. Demonstrated experience leading or directly facilitating SAFe program-level activities, including: PI Planning, PI execution, and PI objective management; ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums, and dependency coordination; System Demos, Inspect & Adapt, and continuous improvement activities; ROAM risk management, impediment escalation, and cross-team issue resolution; Release planning, capability synchronization, and enterprise delivery visibility Strong hands-on experience using Jira and Confluence to configure workflows, dashboards, roadmaps, backlogs, dependencies, reporting, and program-level delivery views supporting SAFe execution. Applied knowledge of SAFe Lean-Agile principles, ART execution, backlog hierarchy, capabilities and features, WSJF or comparable prioritization, flow metrics, and value delivery. Working knowledge of systems integration, systems engineering, software development, cloud, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, CI/CD, test, and operational mission environments. Experience coordinating cross-functional and multi-organizational technical teams where execution depends on influence, integration, and stakeholder alignment rather than direct authority. Strong understanding of dependency management, release coordination, schedule integration, milestone tracking, delivery synchronization, execution risk, and alignment between Agile plans and program schedules. Strong analytical, organizational, facilitation, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills in classified, mission-critical, fast-paced environments. Desired Qualifications Experience supporting operational Command and Control (C2), space mission systems, mission systems integration, or cloud-native operational environments within DoD or the Intelligence Community. Experience with Jira Advanced Roadmaps, Jira Align, Structure, BigPicture, Tempo, or equivalent enterprise Agile planning and portfolio management tools. Experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), Senior Scrum Master, Agile Program Lead, or comparable SAFe program-level integration role supporting one or more ARTs. Experience integrating SAFe execution with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD, software factories, cloud-native delivery, systems engineering, and operational integration. Experience supporting operational readiness reviews, MVP releases, system demonstrations, mission rehearsals, operational acceptance, or IOC demonstrations. SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe Agilist, SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC), PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification preferred. Experience supporting executive-level reporting, Government stakeholders, U.S. Space Force or Space Systems Command organizations, or multi-contractor defense programs preferred. $150,000-$210,000 salary + annual bonus eligibility + medical/dental/vision/STD/LTD/Life + 401(k) + PTO Equal Employment Opportunity / Legal Disclaimer? GXM Technologies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. GXM Technologies LLC provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, which may change at any time with or without notice. Employment is at-will where permitted by law, meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable legal requirements.? PI4257d1a85bce-6984
09/19/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Description: GXM Technologies is seeking a Senior Agile Program Integration Lead to support advanced defense and space mission programs requiring disciplined Agile execution, complex systems integration, and enterprise-level delivery synchronization. This role provides senior leadership across multiple technical teams and workstreams, using hands-on Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices to align planning, technical integration, MVP releases, operational milestones, and Initial Operational Capability (IOC) objectives. The ideal candidate combines hands-on SAFe execution with technical program integration, systems engineering awareness, release management, and operational mission delivery. This individual will work with Program Managers, Product and Solution Management, engineers, DevSecOps teams, architects, cybersecurity personnel, test organizations, and Government stakeholders to translate priorities into executable Program Increments and synchronized delivery plans. This role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO due to operational integration and classified mission requirements. Hybrid flexibility may be available over time based on mission requirements, program execution needs and achievement of objectives. Responsibilities Serve as the senior Agile program integration lead, providing hands-on SAFe execution leadership across multiple technical teams, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and integrated workstreams. Apply SAFe practices to synchronize systems engineering, software, cloud, cybersecurity, data, DevSecOps, integration, test, and operational mission teams against shared program objectives. Lead and facilitate SAFe planning and synchronization activities, including: Program Increment (PI) Planning and PI execution; ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums, and cross-team coordination; System Demos and Inspect & Adapt events ; Dependency, impediment, and ROAM risk management; MVP, capability release, and integration coordination; Operational milestone and IOC readiness alignment Configure and manage Jira, Confluence, and enterprise Agile planning tools to maintain program backlogs, PI objectives, capabilities and features, dependencies, risks, roadmaps, release plans, and delivery visibility. Develop and maintain integrated roadmaps, delivery schedules, release plans, and milestone artifacts that align SAFe PI cadence and team commitments with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), technical baselines, operational events, and IOC objectives. Facilitate cross-team synchronization, decision-making, and issue resolution across technical teams, mission stakeholders, engineering organizations, Government leadership, and delivery partners. Provide hands-on leadership for Agile ceremonies and program-level events, ensuring decisions, dependencies, risks, actions, and commitments are documented and driven to closure. Monitor PI objectives, delivery predictability, flow metrics, risks, dependencies, constraints, and operational impacts; lead mitigation, escalation, and corrective action when delivery is at risk. Provide program leadership with actionable metrics, Jira dashboards, roadmap reporting, PI status, milestone health, dependency visibility, risk trends, and executive-level reporting. Collaborate with Program Managers, Enterprise Architects, Chief Engineers, Product and Solution Management, Technical Leads, cybersecurity teams, and mission stakeholders to align Agile execution with engineering and operational requirements. Drive continuous improvement of SAFe, Lean-Agile, DevSecOps, and delivery management practices appropriate to classified and mission-critical environments. Coordinate configuration management, knowledge management, and documentation alignment so program baselines, Agile artifacts, technical decisions, release content, and delivery evidence remain current and traceable. Lead transition planning, release coordination, capability deployment, and readiness synchronization aligned to mission events, MVP demonstrations, and IOC objectives. Requirements: U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance. Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, business, program management, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. 8+ years of experience in Agile delivery, technical program integration, systems integration, release management, software-intensive programs, or operational program execution, including senior responsibility for cross-team delivery. Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing and executing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) in a complex, multi-team technical environment; certification or classroom knowledge alone is not sufficient. Demonstrated experience leading or directly facilitating SAFe program-level activities, including: PI Planning, PI execution, and PI objective management; ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums, and dependency coordination; System Demos, Inspect & Adapt, and continuous improvement activities; ROAM risk management, impediment escalation, and cross-team issue resolution; Release planning, capability synchronization, and enterprise delivery visibility Strong hands-on experience using Jira and Confluence to configure workflows, dashboards, roadmaps, backlogs, dependencies, reporting, and program-level delivery views supporting SAFe execution. Applied knowledge of SAFe Lean-Agile principles, ART execution, backlog hierarchy, capabilities and features, WSJF or comparable prioritization, flow metrics, and value delivery. Working knowledge of systems integration, systems engineering, software development, cloud, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, CI/CD, test, and operational mission environments. Experience coordinating cross-functional and multi-organizational technical teams where execution depends on influence, integration, and stakeholder alignment rather than direct authority. Strong understanding of dependency management, release coordination, schedule integration, milestone tracking, delivery synchronization, execution risk, and alignment between Agile plans and program schedules. Strong analytical, organizational, facilitation, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills in classified, mission-critical, fast-paced environments. Desired Qualifications Experience supporting operational Command and Control (C2), space mission systems, mission systems integration, or cloud-native operational environments within DoD or the Intelligence Community. Experience with Jira Advanced Roadmaps, Jira Align, Structure, BigPicture, Tempo, or equivalent enterprise Agile planning and portfolio management tools. Experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), Senior Scrum Master, Agile Program Lead, or comparable SAFe program-level integration role supporting one or more ARTs. Experience integrating SAFe execution with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD, software factories, cloud-native delivery, systems engineering, and operational integration. Experience supporting operational readiness reviews, MVP releases, system demonstrations, mission rehearsals, operational acceptance, or IOC demonstrations. SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe Agilist, SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC), PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification preferred. Experience supporting executive-level reporting, Government stakeholders, U.S. Space Force or Space Systems Command organizations, or multi-contractor defense programs preferred. $150,000-$210,000 salary + annual bonus eligibility + medical/dental/vision/STD/LTD/Life + 401(k) + PTO Equal Employment Opportunity / Legal Disclaimer? GXM Technologies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. GXM Technologies LLC provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, which may change at any time with or without notice. Employment is at-will where permitted by law, meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable legal requirements.? PI4257d1a85bce-6984
