Job Description
This Scrum Master will lead a greenfield Application Security initiative, driving Agile delivery across as many as four concurrent teams focused on security programs including Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Security Operations (SecOps), Security Architecture, and Application Security. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience as a Scrum Master and a strong understanding of Agile principles, while possessing the flexibility to adapt those practices to teams with varying levels of Agile maturity. Responsibilities include facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing delivery roadblocks, managing dependencies, and partnering with technical and business stakeholders to ensure successful execution of complex security initiatives. Candidates should be experienced with Azure DevOps and demonstrate exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment. This role requires close collaboration with cross functional teams, architects, engineers, product owners, and security leaders to deliver high-priority enterprise security solutions. The successful candidate must be comfortable navigating changing priorities, pivoting quickly when business needs evolve, and driving alignment across multiple workstreams and teams. Due to the global nature of the organization, flexibility is required to support stakeholders across multiple time zones, including early morning meetings and occasional adjusted working hours to ensure effective collaboration. This is a 12-month contract role hybrid in Kansas City, MO.
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Required Skills & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field and/or 3 years’ experience in a Scrum Master role.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and Scrum framework but flexible to work with less established agile teams
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience with project management tools like Azure DevOps
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Understanding of IT security and ability to lead IT security project specific to GRC, SecOPs, Security Architecture, Application Security, etc.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.