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# Scrum Master with Security Clearance

- **Company:** Gridiron IT Solutions LLC
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $150,000 - $250,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Data Analytics, Software Version Control
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5812952131

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree or above in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent professional experience
3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, with demonstrated ability to lead agile ceremonies and manage backlogs in Jira or similar tools
Familiarity with software development practices (source control, CI/CD, code reviews) sufficient to understand team work and remove technical blockers
Strong communication and organizational skills with experience managing competing priorities across multiple teams
Experience with Orange customer preferred
Must be willing to work in SCIF at AWS Herndon or Springfield, VA Site up to 100% of each week Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent agile certification
Experience working on multi-team, cross-disciplinary programs in a classified environment
Hands-on experience with cloud-native infrastructure (AWS), Infrastructure as Code, or DevOps tooling
Familiarity with AI/ML or geospatial project workflows
Experience applying agile metrics and data-driven approaches to improve team performance
Experience with Python, scripting, or light development work to support automation or tooling needs Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI CI Poly clearance required Compensation and Benefits

## Description

Serve as dedicated Scrum Master for one or more agile teams, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Manage and maintain the team backlog, ensuring tickets are well-groomed, properly prioritized, and clearly defined with acceptance criteria
Track and report sprint velocity, burndown, and other agile metrics; identify and remove blockers to keep delivery on track
Coordinate cross-team dependencies and communication across multiple workstreams within the program
Contribute to engineering tasks (e.g., infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipeline updates, or light development work) as capacity allows between scrum duties
Basic Requirements