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Job Description
Job Title: Lead / Senior Security Architect
Location: DMV area (Hybrid)
Requirements &amp; Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Minimum 10 years of experience with CISSO-ISSAP preferred or a CISSP certification</li>
<li>At least 10 years' experience designing, building, testing, and implementing security systems within an organization IT Network. </li>
<li>Should have experience with Wireless Networks, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, LAN/WAN, SIEM's and Cloud integration strategies. </li>
<li>At least five years of experience managing a team of Security Engineers. </li>
<li>Excellent teaching, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. </li>
<li>Experience in applying risk management techniques to develop and complete risk assessments based on NIST standards to ensure system design and implementation sufficiently addresses or mitigates IA risk. </li>
<li>Ability to interact with a broad cross-section of personnel to include senior management, to explain and enforce security measures to protect agency assets.</li>
<li>Privacy and Controlled Unclassified Information Lead Experience in data labeling.</li>
</ul>

Senior Security Architect

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Job DescriptionBenefits: 
<ul>
<li>401(k)</li>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Vision insurance</li>
</ul>
 Job Overview We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee diverse IT projects spanning software development, cloud migration, cybersecurity, system integration, data modernization, and infrastructure maintenance initiatives. This role requires proactive leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on management to ensure successful delivery of technical solutions aligned with organizational and client goals. Key Responsibilities Project Management &amp; Delivery 
<ul>
<li>Lead full lifecycle IT projects, including software enhancement, systems integration, infrastructure improvements, and cloud migrations.</li>
<li>Manage technical teams to maintain, debug, and enhance critical IT systems and software, ensuring operational stability and security compliance.</li>
<li>Prepare project plans, schedules, budgets, and documentation in accordance with established Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC) frameworks.</li>
<li>Execute effective resource allocation and manage project risks to meet client and internal objectives.</li>
</ul>
 Technical and System Oversight 
<ul>
<li>Oversee system development and integration using technologies such as .NET (C#), Java, SQL Server (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS), SAS, Power BI, and FHIR/HL7 standards.</li>
<li>Facilitate seamless integration between new applications and existing technical infrastructure.</li>
<li>Ensure adherence to federal IT standards, including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, CMMI Level 3, and NIST security frameworks.</li>
</ul>
 Stakeholder Engagement 
<ul>
<li>Act as the primary liaison between government clients, internal teams, and external vendors.</li>
<li>Coordinate and facilitate meetings, develop agendas, document minutes, and present regular technical and financial status reports to stakeholders.</li>
<li>Conduct training sessions, user demonstrations, and presentations to stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
 Training and Support 
<ul>
<li>Provide first-level support and training to internal teams and external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Develop and deliver training materials, facilitate user training sessions, and provide first-level user support through helpdesk channels.</li>
<li>Oversee documentation of user guides, technical manuals, and operational procedures.</li>
</ul>
 Technical Environment &amp; Tools 
<ul>
<li>Proficient in Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and ITIL best practices.</li>
<li>Familiarity with JIRA, Azure DevOps, GitHub, ServiceNow, and SharePoint.</li>
<li>Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, .NET, C#, Java, and Power BI.</li>
<li>Knowledge of cybersecurity, FHIR-based interoperability, REST APIs, XML, JSON, and web-based technologies.</li>
</ul>
 Requirements 
<ul>
<li>7+ years of IT project management experience, preferably supporting government agencies or public health initiatives.</li>
<li>PMP or equivalent certification required; Agile/Scrum certifications preferred.</li>
<li>Expertise managing large-scale, multi-system integrations, software deployments, and data-driven projects.</li>
<li>Demonstrated proficiency in managing project documentation, scheduling, risk management, and compliance reporting.</li>
<li>Proven ability to coordinate diverse teams (developers, analysts, cybersecurity specialists, system engineers).</li>
</ul>
 Desired Skills 
<ul>
<li>Experience with data analytics, Power BI visualizations, and statistical software (e.g., SAS).</li>
<li>Familiarity with geocoding, data quality assurance systems, and medical coding software.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of federal IT security compliance requirements (FedRAMP, HIPAA, NIST).</li>
</ul>
 Why Join CTE? Lead transformative IT projects with meaningful impacts on public health and government operations. Collaborative environment emphasizing innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

IT Project Manager

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Job DescriptionDescription:
**Hybrid | Durham, NC**
 
Are you passionate about building scalable cloud-native solutions and driving innovation in backend development? We’re seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to support key initiatives in customer and account management, as well as security and pricing applications. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AWS technologies, contribute to modern architecture design, and collaborate with engineering and enablement leads to deliver impactful solutions. If you're a backend developer with strong Java Spring and AWS experience, and a knack for infrastructure-as-code, we’d love to hear from you.
 
Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
 
Rate: $70 - $75 / hr. w2
 Responsibilities:
﻿The Cloud Engineer will assist in leading initiatives in Customer and Account management &amp; and Security Master and Pricing applications with a diverse scope and will act as the main interface between end users, product owners, and the information technology organization. Additionally, provide support through deep technical knowledge of distributed systems, understanding of business processes and system workflows. Closely work with the Engineering leads, Enablement leads and participate in research to identify effective new solutions design. We combine the software development skills with native tooling from cloud providers and enterprise tooling from Fidelity to help develop cloud centric ecosystem employing modern architecture and services.
 Experience Requirements:
The Expertise and Skills:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science / Engineering field</li>
<li>6+ years of software development experience</li>
<li>Proven experience with sophisticated architectural builds and technology initiatives</li>
<li>Passion for technology and can stay on top of the newest technology trends</li>
<li>Highly motivated teammate with strong communication, and organization skills</li>
<li>Experience working in agile development environment</li>
<li>Hands on experience in Test Driven Development</li>
</ul>
Experience implementing solutions using the following technologies:
<ul>
<li>Application development on Public Cloud - AWS Managed Services, ECS, EC2, EKS, Serverless Framework/Lambda, API Gateway, Step Function, S3, ALB, Route53</li>
<li>Containerization technology like Docker (deployed on ECS, EKS)</li>
<li>REST API development using Java, SpringBoot, NodeJS</li>
<li>Experiecne with Database: Oracle, NoSQL Database (DynamoDB)</li>
<li>Repository Management – Github/Bitbucket</li>
<li>Support tools like Splunk/Datadog/Kibana</li>
</ul>
Nice to have experience:
<ul>
<li>DevOps CI/CD tools like Terraform, Jenkins</li>
<li>Develop/Implement automated test cases using BDD, TDD testing framework (JEST, Cucumber, Mocha, Selenium, Istanbul)</li>
<li>Good understanding of Digital Certificate management</li>
</ul>
 
 
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact <a href="mailto:InfoSec@eliassen.com" target="_blank">InfoSec@eliassen.com</a>.
About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk &amp; compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!

Cloud Engineer

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Job Description
Task Force Talent is seeking multiple senior data engineers/cyber analysts&nbsp;with an&nbsp;active&nbsp;TS/SCI FSP security clearances&nbsp;to support a unique&nbsp;government contract.&nbsp;Our client for this role is a small company with&nbsp;both commercial and government sector customers.&nbsp;They work on very interesting, usually highly technical roles in cybersecurity, software development, data science, and related areas for well-known companies and government organizations.&nbsp;They have a high bar; however, they also have top compensation, benefits, and a strong company culture not found at larger firms.&nbsp;This is rewarding work that cannot be done elsewhere.&nbsp;
 
This role combines data engineering skills as well as technical cyber analysis capabilities.&nbsp;Further details will be provided to qualified candidates after an initial interview.
 
Target salary range is $145k - $180k, depending on experience level.
 
All positions are full-time, in-office, usually in a SCIF.
 
If you apply but this company is not a fit, we will consider you for other available positions as well.&nbsp;We have several clients seeking very similar skill sets.
 
Not your dream job, but perfect for a friend?&nbsp;&nbsp;You can submit a referral and get a check for&nbsp;$2000&nbsp;or more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.taskforcetalent.com/referral/" target="_blank">https://www.taskforcetalent.com/referral/</a>
(Terms and conditions apply.)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>U.S. citizen with active TS/SCI FSP security clearance.&nbsp;(Sorry, we are unable to sponsor or upgrade clearances for this role.)</li>
<li>8+ years of experience&nbsp;in data engineering, technical analysis, or similar relevant technical discipline</li>
<li>Knowledge of mobile technologies to include cellular networks (WiFi, Bluetooth etc.)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hands-on experience using commercially available data exploitation and visualization tools for analysis (e.g. MS Excel, Tableau, Wireshark, X-ways, Encase)</li>
<li>Familiarity with scripting/programming</li>
<li>Experience analyzing large small data sets for trends and patterns</li>
<li>Experience producing products for a variety of audiences to explain technical results</li>
</ul>
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;
 
Interview Process
The process typically involves an initial phone screen followed by technical interviews.&nbsp;Contigent offers are usually made quickly, within a week or two.&nbsp;Depending on the level of experience and terms of the contract, additional interviews may be required with a prime contractor/partners or the end customer.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
About us:&nbsp;
Task Force Talent is a specialized recruiting firm for science, engineering, and security careers.&nbsp;Our clients include seed to Series B startups working on AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and other novel technologies. We also work with small to medium size government contractors, and we help leading venture capital firms find talent for their portfolio companies. We have hundreds of jobs available and consider all applicants for all roles, now and in the future. Our goal is to find the best fit for you!
 
If you don't see the perfect fit, simply use our general application at:&nbsp;<a href="https://taskforcetalent.breezy.hr/p/5bbc3c44433e-single-application-for-all-jobs-general" target="_blank">https://taskforcetalent.breezy.hr/p/5bbc3c44433e-single-application-for…</a>

Senior Data Engineer/Cyber Analyst (U.S. Citizen/Security Clearance Required)

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Job Description
At the Furniture Mall of Kansas, we believe in making a difference in people’s lives. Our desire for everyone who becomes part of our work family is that they grow and are fulfilled by making a positive difference in others, both Guests and Members of our Work Family. Our priorities are Happy Family, Happy Guests, Happy Business in that order. Our Mission is to be the Best and Most Fun Furniture Experience on the Planet! Does this resonate with you? If so, you may be the perfect fit for our next Congratulations Specialist! (What others would call a customer service)
The BEST person for this role would be described as someone who is Humble, Hungry and Smart. Humble that you put others needs above your own to serve and help others. Hungry to make a positive difference and creatively finds solutions to challenges that others would walk away from. Smart with people, can relate, empathize, encourage, challenge, and inspired to help our work family and our guests to the best of your ability. 
If you have gotten this far and are still interested, we want to speak with you to see if we are a good fit for each other. Please see below for details about the position. 
Position Title: Congratulator
Report to: Congratulations Manager 
Position Summary: 
Perform customer service duties that are assigned by their direct supervisor in a professional, efficient, and pleasant manner (SMILE) with contagious positive attitude. 
 Job Descriptions-Duties Included. 
<ol>
<li>Processing or checking out Sale Invoice/Financing, Credit memo, Exchange item ticket, Services tickets within average time of 9 minutes/ticket or less, in a professional and pleasant manner (SMILE) with contagious positive attitude. </li>
<li>Answer phones w/in 15 second with a pleasant voice/manner, research for the solution of customer requests.</li>
<li>Daily balance cash/credit cards/ deposit slip and perform necessary task associated to end of the day closing (Counting Sale Ticket, cash receipt reconciliation, post transaction, save the report and scan into a designated location).</li>
<li>Schedule deliveries accurately in timely manner/ as needed.</li>
<li>Must be able to communicate w/ guests, work w/ different personality types with a pleasant manner and contagious positive attitude.</li>
<li>Funding of financing transactions within 3 days after delivery. </li>
<li>Filing Sale Ticket of a prior month in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Cleaning and organizing congratulation center daily for a better guest experience.</li>
<li>Dress appropriately and presentable as a company’s representative.</li>
</ol>
Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>High School Diploma or equivalent required</li>
<li>Some college - preferred</li>
<li>Minimum of one year experience in customer service</li>
<li>Positive attitude and work ethic</li>
<li>Ability to type effectively and efficiently</li>
<li>Basic math calculation</li>
<li>Must be self-motivated and able to multi-task</li>
<li>Pleasant telephone voice and manner</li>
<li>Ability to work individually or with a team to achieve a common goal.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills </li>
<li>Basic to intermediate computer knowledge required </li>
</ul>
Job Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be able to stand for up to an eight (8) hour shift.</li>
<li>Must be able to work evenings and weekends</li>
<li>Must be able to maintain amicable work relationships with fellow employees and perform all essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress</li>
<li>Undertake and complete other responsibilities as assigned in objective setting with store management.</li>
<li>Undertake and support any policy, change, system or work rules the company implements regarding this position.</li>
</ul>
Benefits: 
<ul>
<li>Best work/life balance ratio of any comparable retail position</li>
<li>Free Cookies, Custard &amp; Coffee! </li>
<li>Family-owned business with none of that corporate attitude</li>
<li>Employee Discounts </li>
</ul>
Full-time Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Medical, Dental and Vision insurance</li>
<li>401K with Company Match</li>
<li>Complimentary Life Insurance</li>
<li>Vacation Time</li>
<li>Three paid Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter</li>
</ul>

Congratulations Specialist

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Job DescriptionJob Description: Short Description: The Client is looking for a Solutions Architect/Principal SQL Developer for their team. Complete Description: Job Summary We are seeking a Principal SQL Developer to provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and optimization of our enterprise database solutions. This top-level role will be instrumental in architecting scalable, reliable, and high-performance data systems that support critical business applications and analytics. The ideal candidate will be a data expert, capable of translating complex business requirements into robust technical solutions, mentoring junior developers, and driving data strategies across the organization. Key Responsibilities 
<ul>
<li>Database Architecture &amp; Design: Lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable database architectures (relational and potentially NoSQL), including schemas, tables, views, and indexing strategies, ensuring data integrity and consistency. Responsible for designing and gaining approval on data architecture decisions, data modeling approaches, design standards, development tools and lifecycle practices.</li>
<li>Performance Optimization: Serve as the primary expert for performance tuning and optimization of all SQL queries, stored procedures, and database configurations, utilizing advanced tools (e.g., SQL Server Profiler) to identify and resolve bottlenecks in high-volume environments.</li>
<li>ETL and Data Pipelines: Architect, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines to facilitate data migration, transformation, and integration from various sources into data warehouses and other data stores.</li>
<li>Technical Leadership &amp; Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, perform code reviews, and mentor junior and mid-level developers on best practices for SQL development, data modeling, and database management.</li>
<li>Collaboration &amp; Strategy: Work closely with senior management, data scientists, application developers, and business analysts to understand data needs, align database strategy with organizational goals, and influence the overall technology roadmap.</li>
<li>Data Governance &amp; Security: Define and enforce database security measures, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard critical data and ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).</li>
<li>Troubleshooting &amp; Problem Solving: Proactively monitor and troubleshoot the most complex database issues, providing high-level support and implementing permanent solutions to ensure minimal downtime and disruption.</li>
<li>Documentation &amp; Standards: Champion a culture of comprehensive documentation for database architectures, processes, and operational procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and maintainability.</li>
</ul>
 CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Leads the adoption or implementation of an advanced technology or platform. Expert on the functionality or usage of a particular system, platform, or technology product. Serves as a consultant to clients, guiding the efficient use or adoption of a particular IT product or platform. Creates implementation, testing, and/or integration plans. Demonstrates expertise in a particular IT platform or service, allowing for maximum IT investment. Minimum Education/ Certification Requirements: Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience Training or certification in a particular product or IT platform/service, as required Technical Skills: 6-10 yrs. Leading Advanced Technology Projects or Service Projects 6-10 yrs. Full System Engineering Lifecycle 6-10 yrs. Creating Implementation/Integration Plans, Test Plans, and Training Materials 6-10 yrs. Hands-on experience in Specific Product or IT Platform Proven experience of: delivering high quality, complex technology solutions in commercial and government organizations; Delivering data analytics platforms and enterprise applications; working with SQL, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Python, DAX Senior level understanding of health care management systems; and working with senior executives Deep expertise in one or more major DBMS platforms (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and advanced T-SQL/PL-SQL programming. Experience data modeling (dimensional, star/snowflake schemas), ETL tools (SSIS, Informatica), and cloud-based data platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL) Strong understanding of database architecture principles, high availability solutions (clustering, replication), and capacity planning Bachelors degree. (Master's highly desired) in CS, IT or a quantitative data field of study OR equivalent exp. Certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate), experience with Big Data technologies (Spark, Hadoop), and DevOps

Solutions Architect/Principal SQL Developer

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Job DescriptionCompany Description 
Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.
Job Description 
We are seeking a talented Staff Systems Engineer to join our z-OS Core Systems Engineering team with a focus on z-OS Network and specialization in z-OS systems engineering. This is an individual contributor role responsible for identifying and resolving issues of high complexity and delivering system solutions to support Visa’s global infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong z-OS Network systems engineering skills, experience with z-OS is highly preferred.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Responsibilities
Install, maintain, and upgrade z-OS Network components and subsystems.
Configure, install, and support z-OS operating environments, including implementing and maintaining network resources and related subsystems.
Provide 24x7 production support for Visa operations, including second-level z-OS Network and z-OS system support, with on-call rotational coverage for geographically dispersed data centers.
Apply working knowledge of SMP-E for software installation and maintenance.
Utilize and maintain z-OS Network tools and subsystems, with a basic understanding of major z-OS subsystems (such as JES2, RACF, VTAM, and TCP-IP).
Perform system and application monitoring and proactively address operational issues.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex system problems for both z-OS Network and z-OS environments.
Manage workload independently, escalating as necessary to senior engineers and management.
Collaborate with other support, development, and user groups to manage infrastructure requirements from design through implementation.
Work with vendors on software upgrades, maintenance, and support for both z-OS Network and z-OS platforms.
Document processes and changes using tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Assist application teams with problem determination and requests for new functionality on both z-OS Network and z-OS.
Support user requirements for software functionality and features.
Maintain knowledge of ISV software tools and related mainframe utilities.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.
Visa will accept applications for this role until at least November 28, 2025.
Qualifications 
Basic Qualifications -5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 8+ years of relevant work experience. Preferred Qualifications -6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD -Experience with installation, configuration, and maintenance of z-OS Network software and subsystems. -Strong problem determination and troubleshooting skills in z-OS Network environments. -Working knowledge of z-OS operating systems and experience managing network resources (highly preferred). -Experience with SMP-E and ISV software installation and support. -Basic understanding of z-OS security, including RACF, networking, and storage management. -Ability to work with all levels of management and users with varying levels of technical knowledge. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and provide off-hours support as needed. Preferred Skills -Hands-on experience with z-OS installation, maintenance, and administration. -Experience with z-OS systems programming, directory management, and user provisioning. -Familiarity with IBM mainframe server hardware, I-O configuration, and HMC operations. -Experience supporting mixed z-OS Network and z-OS environments.
Note: Both z-OS Network and z-OS systems engineering skills are highly desirable for this position, however, at a minimum, strong z-OS systems engineering experience is required. Candidates with expertise in both are preferred.
 Additional Information 
Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.
Travel Requirements: This position requires travel&nbsp;5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.&nbsp; The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer.&nbsp; Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.&nbsp; Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 124,300.00 to 180,050.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Staff Systems Engineer, z/OS

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Job DescriptionSalary: $59.42 HOURLY 
Information System Security Manager I
 
REQ: 25-J-1297
 
Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) I The ISSMs primary function serves as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of information systems under their purview. Primary support will be working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartment efforts. The position will provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
 
Performance shall include: Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures Develop and oversee operational information systems security implementation policy and guidelines of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with emphasize on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process Advise customer on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issues Perform risk assessments and make recommendations to DoD agency customers Advise government program managers on security testing methodologies and processes Evaluate authorization documentation and provide written recommendations for authorization to government PMs Develop and maintain a formal Information Systems Security Program Ensure that all IAOs, network administrators, and other cyber security personnel receive the necessary technical and security training to carry out their duties Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the AO or DAO of system assessment documentation Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media Develop and execute security assessment plans that include verification that the features and assurances required for each protection level functioning Maintain a and/or applicable repository for all system authorization documentation and modifications Institute and implement a Configuration Control Board (CCB) charter Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, to include investigating and reporting security violations and incidents Ensure proper protection or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered within a system Ensure that data ownership and responsibilities are established for each authorization boundary, to include accountability, access rights, and special handling requirements Ensure development and implementation of an information security education, training, and awareness program, to include attending, monitoring, and presenting local cyber security training. Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional safeguards are needed Assess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the authorization Ensure that authorization is accomplished a valid Authorization determination has been given for all authorization boundaries under your purview Review AIS assessment plans Coordinate with PSO or cognizant security official on approval of external information systems (e.g., guest systems, interconnected system with another organization) Conduct periodic assessments of the security posture of the authorization boundaries Ensure configuration management (CM) for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and firmware and that they are properly documented Ensure periodic testing is conducted to evaluate the security posture of IS by employing various intrusion/attack detection and monitoring tools (shared responsibility with ISSOs) Ensure that system recovery and reconstitution processes developed and monitored to ensure that the authorization boundary can be recovered based on its availability level determination Ensure all authorization documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals Ensure that system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle Develop Assured File Transfers (AFT) on accordance with the JSIG Participate in self-inspections Conduct the duties of the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) if one is not present and/or available
 
 Experience: 5 - 7 years related experience Prior performance in roles such as ISSO or ISSM
 Education: Bachelors degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)
 Certifications: Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager Level I within 6 months of the date of hire.
 Security Clearance:
 Top-Secret Current clearance as defined in the Task Order Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
 Other Requirements: Must having working knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards. Must be able to regularly lift up-to 50 lbs 
 
BENEFITS:
We offer a competitive compensation package including a generous PTO and Flexible holiday package, tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement, and an immediate vesting 401K with 4% matching.

Information System Security Manager I

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Job Description
Task Force Talent is seeking senior-level data scientists (multiple openings)&nbsp;for a very well-funded Series B company working on insider threat and supply chain security problems. We have an extremely good relationship with this client and work directly with the CTO, who has started several companies and had multiple successful exits, including an IPO.&nbsp;We have placed quite a few engineers at this firm over the last year, and everyone we have placed is extremely happy.&nbsp;(Even those who did not get an offer were left with very positive impressions.)&nbsp;Target salary range is 120k to 250k+ as well as&nbsp;equity; comp packages depend on experience level and location.&nbsp;(Note: At $170k base salary or above, generally candidates need 5+ years of experience and a very strong interview.)
 
The company is profitable and growing fast with approximately 100+ employees.&nbsp;Positions are available in Tysons Corner, VA, and&nbsp;Salt Lake City, UT.&nbsp;The work environment is hybrid, typically 3 days/week in the office so people know each other, but those hours are flexible to accommodate family/childcare and traffic.
 
The benefits are great and include:
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<li>Company Equity Options and 401(k) Plan</li>
<li>Unlimited PTO and Wellness Reimbursement</li>
<li>U.S. Holidays</li>
<li>Paid Parental Leave</li>
<li>Comprehensive Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)</li>
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This company is completely private sector, no security clearance required. However, employment is open to&nbsp;U.S. citizens only&nbsp;at this time. If you apply but this company is not a fit, we will consider you for other available positions as well.
Not your dream job, but perfect for a friend?&nbsp;&nbsp;You can submit a referral and get a check for&nbsp;$2000&nbsp;or more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.taskforcetalent.com/referral/" target="_blank">https://www.taskforcetalent.com/referral/</a>
(Terms and conditions apply.)
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About us:&nbsp;
Task Force Talent is a specialized recruiting firm for science, engineering, and security careers.&nbsp;Our clients include seed to Series B startups working on AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and other novel technologies. We also work with small to medium size government contractors, and we help leading venture capital firms find talent for their portfolio companies. We have hundreds of jobs available and consider all applicants for all roles, now and in the future. Our goal is to find the best fit for you!
 
If you don't see the perfect fit, simply use our general application at:&nbsp;<a href="https://taskforcetalent.breezy.hr/p/5bbc3c44433e-single-application-for-all-jobs-general" target="_blank">https://taskforcetalent.breezy.hr/p/5bbc3c44433e-single-application-for…</a>
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Qualifications
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<li>U.S. Citizen</li>
<li>Any scientific or engineering background with strong software skills and experience</li>
<li>Comfortable and experienced with coding (Python, SQL, R, etc.), statistical models, and data challenges.</li>
<li>Note: These data science positions have significant coding components.&nbsp;To be competitive in the technical interviews, candidate experience should extend beyond building dashboards.</li>
<li>Experience creating and implementing methods for production processing environment</li>
<li>Solid teamwork, time management, and collaboration skills</li>
<li>5+ years experience</li>
<li>BONUS:&nbsp;Foreign language fluency, particularly languages associated with threat actors</li>
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Interview Process
This company typically has a phone screen, followed by a take-home coding exercise, and then several in-person interviews. They usually move fast -- introduction to offer within two to three weeks.

Senior Data Scientist (Hybrid/U.S. Citizens Only)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionCompany Description 
Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.
Job Description 
We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe Performance and Capacity Engineer with over five years of dedicated experience in MVS, z-OS, z-TPF, and z-VM environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, availability, and efficiency of our enterprise mainframe systems. This role involves proactive monitoring, in-depth analysis, and strategic planning to support critical business applications and ensure service level agreements are met. The engineer will play a crucial role in troubleshooting complex performance issues, forecasting future capacity needs, and contributing to the modernization and stability of our mainframe infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
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Performance Management:&nbsp;Proactively monitor and analyze the performance of z-OS, MVS, z-TPF, and z-VM systems to identify and resolve bottlenecks. This includes monitoring CPU, memory, I-O, and storage subsystems to ensure optimal resource utilization and conducting trend analysis to ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met.
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Capacity Planning:&nbsp;Forecast future mainframe resource requirements based on business growth, new application deployments, and workload trends. Develop and maintain capacity plans for processors, storage, and the network, providing recommendations for hardware and software upgrades.
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System Tuning:&nbsp;Perform detailed performance analysis and tuning of the operating systems, subsystems (CICS, Db2, IMS, MQ), and applications to improve efficiency and response times. This includes tuning WLM policies, I-O subsystems, and other system parameters to optimize workloads.
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Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution:&nbsp;Act as a subject matter expert for diagnosing and resolving complex mainframe performance issues. This involves analyzing system dumps and working closely with application development and support teams to find the root cause of incidents.
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Reporting and Analysis:&nbsp;Develop and maintain performance and capacity reports for management and technical teams. Utilize tools such as RMF, SMF, SAS, and MXG to collect, analyze, and present data, providing actionable insights.
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z-VM and z-TPF Specific Duties:
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For z-VM environments, focus on managing virtual-to-real memory ratios, monitoring virtual machine performance, and analyzing steal time to ensure efficient workload consolidation.In z-TPF environments, monitor message traffic, program activity, and file storage, utilizing performance analysis tools to maintain high transaction throughput.
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Collaboration:&nbsp;Work collaboratively with infrastructure, operations, and application teams to ensure the reliability and performance of mission-critical workloads. Provide technical guidance and consultation on performance-related matters.
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Disaster Recovery:&nbsp;Support and participate in disaster recovery planning and testing to ensure the timely recovery of mainframe services.
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This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.
Visa will accept applications for this role until at least November 28, 2025.
Qualifications 
Basic Qualifications •5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 8+ years of relevant work experience. Preferred Qualifications •6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD •5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) •In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with MVS, z-OS, z-TPF, and z-VM, including a strong understanding of their respective architectures, Sysplex environments, and internal workings. •Proficiency with mainframe monitoring and reporting tools such as RMF, SMF, Intelli Magic, and Omegamon. •Strong experience with SAS and MXG for performance data analysis and reporting. •Strong knowledge of key mainframe subsystems including CICS, Db2, IMS, and MQ. •Proven expertise in mainframe performance tuning and workload management, including experience with WLM. •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis for complex issues. •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. •Familiarity with z-VM capacity planning is highly preferrable. •Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent work experience.
 Additional Information 
Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.
Travel Requirements: This position requires travel&nbsp;5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.&nbsp; The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer.&nbsp; Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.&nbsp; Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 124,300.00 to 180,050.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

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