Scrum Master - Cyber Security

TEKsystems
$40.00 - $50.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Tennessee, Nashville
Jun 04, 2025
Description This is a great opportunity that is essential for ensuring the successful execution and timely delivery of cybersecurity projects. As a Project Manager/Scrum Master, you will leverage your expertise in Agile methodologies to drive cross-functional collaboration, streamline processes, and manage project timelines. Your focus will be on ensuring that cybersecurity initiatives are executed efficiently, meeting all objectives and milestones while adapting to the dynamic nature of security threats. By aligning teams, managing risks, and fostering continuous improvement, this role plays a critical part in strengthening the organization's overall cybersecurity posture. Specific work assignments may be as follows: Plan and lead program and project planning sessions. The incumbent will function independently in leading a large, diverse program or project planning sessions. Responsibilities also include preparation and pre-work for project sessions as well as follow-up on action items by assigning ownership. The incumbent must have the ability to adapt to diverse business climates. The incumbent must be able to control planning sessions - able to stop any side bar conversations constructively and must be able to keep the team focused on project objectives. Provide input for staffing and support of programs and create accurate and detailed schedules. The incumbent must interpret, document & communicate Voice of the Customer (VOC), Voice of Business (VOB), and Critical Customer Requirements (CCR) to develop a comprehensive Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to reduce program risk and enhance project schedule quality. Interaction with team: -Will be working primarily with US based team teams. -Working in the Cybersecurity Security Engineering organization, with projects focused in the areas of application security, domain security, connected asset security, operational technology security, and threat attack and penetration services. Typical task breakdown: -Organize and facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews. -Provide Agile leadership and guidance to the team, promoting self-organization and continuous improvement. -Manage and prioritize the product backlog in collaboration with the Product Owner. -Identify and remove impediments to ensure smooth project progress. -Foster a collaborative and transparent team environment. -Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on project status and progress. Technical Skills (Required) -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or influence others inside and outside the department to take specific actions -Should have strong project management skills, team leadership skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical and organizational skills -Professional training in leading and facilitating meetings is highly desired -Ability to work well with a geographically distributed team (Desired) -Project management (PMP and/or SAFe) certification -Experience with Waterfall and Agile project methodologies -Understanding of Cybersecurity, various tooling/technology, Network, Infrastructure and Cloud technologies -Knowledge/understanding of Application/software development life cycle (SDLC), ITSM/ITIL processes -Understanding Risk management, Vulnerability management and ISO 27001, Security best practices, etc., is a plus Education / Experience -10+ years total experience in project management -A college or university degree with a technical focus is highly desirable. In addition, ten plus years of progressively responsible job-related experience in multiple business units are typically required -Master's degree with minimum 7+ years in Project management Skills Project Management, Scrum, Agile, Azure DevOps, ADO, PowerBI, PMP Cert, CSM Cert, Certified Scrum Master, Project Management Professional, Cyber Top Skills Details Project Management,Scrum,Agile,Azure DevOps,ADO,PowerBI Additional Skills & Qualifications Education & Experience Required: -Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required. -5+ years experience in this role. -Master's degree still needs a minimum of 5+ years experience. Experience Level Expert Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 2025. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.