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Civil / Environmental Engineer (Solid Waste) - Orlando, FL

A leading global engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil or Environmental Engineer with solid waste experience to join its growing team in Orlando, FL.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact environmental and infrastructure projects while contributing to technically complex work across the solid waste and remediation space.

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering a range of civil and environmental engineering projects, with a focus on solid waste, landfill, and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities include:

• Interpreting and applying federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, calculations, design plans, and permit applications
• Supporting project delivery across landfill, remediation, and site development projects
• Acting as a client-facing point of contact and maintaining strong relationships
• Contributing to proposal development, including scopes, schedules, and cost estimates
• Collaborating across teams while managing multiple project priorities

What We're Looking For

• 6-10+ years' experience in civil/environmental engineering
• Background in solid waste, landfill design, GCCS, remediation, or site civil
• PE license (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and permitting
• Experience with technical reporting, design, and project delivery
• Proficiency in AutoCAD / Civil 3D (preferred)
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

Nice to Have

• Solid waste permitting experience
• Experience in Florida or the Southeast US
• Project management exposure (budgets, invoicing, client management)
• Existing client relationships

Additional Details

• Mix of office and field-based work (approx. 10-30% travel)
• Exposure to landfill and remediation sites (PPE required where applicable)
• Opportunity to contribute to business development and growth initiatives

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Join Ingenuity Engineers, Inc. as an Electrical Engineer II and become an essential part of our dynamic team! In this role, you'll work side by side with talented Project Engineers and Project Managers to craft, detailed electrical design documents. Your work will play a key role in ensuring that our projects are compliant and ready for permits. If you're passionate about shaping the future of electrical design and want to be a part of a forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Understands advanced electrical theory/calculations, electrical system components and devices.
• Interprets codes, standards and design inputs with the ability to apply them within the design.
• Develops calculations, design narratives and work plans to be used as the basis of design of power, lighting and fire alarm plans, single line/riser diagrams, panel and light fixture schedules and project specifications with minimal direction.
• Assumes the role of Engineer of Record for own projects.
• Reviews the work of others and gives specific guidance to the project team to advance the design.
• Provides mentorship to team members with less experience and training.
• Applies advanced engineering principles to solve technical and coordination issues.
• Manages project designs and budgets with limited oversight.
• Attends internal and client coordination meetings, provides direction, make technical decisions and ensure project goals are achieved.
• Performs site visits and investigations with little or no supervision if needed and resolve any challenges encountered.
• Cultivates relationships with clients to foster additional projects.
• Enhances leadership and management abilities.
• Provides cross-disciplinary technical and engineering assistance.
• Contributes to development efforts.
• Refines and develops processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Takes personal ownership of the work produced.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with P.E.
• Extensive proven relevant technical and field experience.
• Previous Leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working in a professional A/E office, Consulting Firm, Construction Contractor, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam and other basic software.
• Strong written, verbal and communication skills with the ability to participate in a collaborative team environment, including coordination with people/teams outside of the company.
• Comprehensive understanding of the components of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems that require power, with the ability to integrate those requirements into the electrical design.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods, with occasional bending and the capacity to lift up to 10 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to travel

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

About Us

The Nu-Age Group (NAG), located in Secaucus, NJ, and Orlando, FL, has a 29-year track record of success as an accredited managed service provider (MSP). NAG provides white glove technology services to several vertical markets, including finance, healthcare, legal, construction, and advertising. Our service offerings range from technology hardware and software sales, managed services, private cloud infrastructure, colocation, hosted applications, backups, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity.

Role

This is a hybrid role and the candidate will be required to be in the Greater Orlando or East Rutherford New Jersey area.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our security operations team. This role serves as a senior technical resource responsible for maintaining and improving our managed detection and response (MDR) platform and supporting advanced incident investigations.

The ideal candidate is highly technical, experienced in operating security platforms in an MSP/MSSP environment, and comfortable serving as an escalation point for security analysts. This individual will work closely with our cybersecurity analysts, infrastructure engineering team, and client stakeholders to ensure the reliability, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of our security monitoring capabilities.

This role offers significant opportunities for career advancement, training, and leadership in the evolving cybersecurity field.

Responsibilities and Duties

Security Platform Operations

• Maintain and optimize core security platforms including SIEM/XDR, endpoint detection and response (EDR), email security, identity security, and vulnerability management tools.
• Perform platform upgrades, troubleshooting, configuration improvements, and telemetry validation to ensure reliable security monitoring.
• Manage integrations between security platforms and infrastructure systems including firewall, endpoint, and cloud telemetry sources.
• Ensure security tools are properly configured and operational across client environments.

Detection Engineering & Monitoring

• Develop, tune, and optimize detection rules to improve alert quality and reduce false positives.
• Perform threat hunting using endpoint, network, and SIEM telemetry.
• Ensure high-quality log ingestion and telemetry coverage across monitored environments.

Incident Response & Escalation

• Serve as the escalation point for complex security alerts and incidents identified by SOC analysts.
• Lead advanced investigations and root cause analysis of security events.
• Assist with containment, remediation, and post-incident reviews.

Vulnerability Management

• Operate and maintain vulnerability scanning platforms such as .
• Analyze vulnerability scan results and prioritize remediation based on risk and exploitability.
• Work with internal teams and client stakeholders to track remediation progress and improve vulnerability management practices.

Client Security Advisory & Improvement

• Identify security weaknesses within client environments and recommend practical improvements to strengthen security posture.
• Provide guidance on security hardening for endpoints, identity systems, email security, and network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams to implement security improvements.

Analyst Mentorship

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to SOC analysts.
• Assist in the development of investigation procedures, playbooks, and detection use cases.

Who You Are

· A hands-on security professional who enjoys solving complex technical problems across multiple environments.

· Comfortable operating and troubleshooting security platforms such as SIEM/XDR, EDR, vulnerability management, and email security tools.

· Able to independently investigate security alerts, determine root cause, and guide remediation.

· Naturally curious and motivated to continuously learn new technologies as security tools and client environments evolve.

· Able to mentor junior analysts and help improve SOC processes and detection capabilities.

· A strong communicator who can explain security issues and recommendations clearly to both technical teams and client stakeholders.

· Organized and disciplined in documenting investigations, changes, and operational procedures.

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced MSP/MSSP environment supporting multiple clients.

Education and Qualifications

· 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, security engineering, or incident response.

· Experience working with security monitoring platforms such as SIEM, XDR, or MDR solutions.

· Experience operating endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms such as Microsoft Defender or SentinelOne.

· Hands-on experience performing security investigations and incident response.

· Experience operating vulnerability management platforms such as Tenable or Qualys.

· Experience working in a multi-client MSP/MSSP or managed security environment is highly preferred.

· Strong understanding of:

o Security monitoring and detection methodologies

o Incident response and investigation techniques

o Vulnerability management lifecycle

o Endpoint and identity security controls

o Network security fundamentals and firewall telemetry

o Log analysis and SIEM workflows

o Preferred certifications may include:

o CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or similar GCIH, GCIA, or similar

o Vendor certifications related to Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, or Palo Alto.

Compensation

· Annual Salary $80,000.00-$90,000.00

· Monday through Friday, with rotating on-call, after-hours support as needed.

· After 6 month probationary period the following benefits can apply:

· PTO-15 days paid time off

· Medical Insurance-Nu-Age Company Stipend

· 401k Plan

Our Values

-Pride in Our Work - Our name stands behind everything we deliver. We think clearly, communicate well, and own the result.

-Finish Strong - We stay engaged until the solution is complete. Follow-through is the key to our success.

-Extreme Ownership - Clear ownership drives better decisions and outcomes. Accountability builds trust for the team and the clients.

-Show Up Real - Be present, prepared, and genuinely engaged. Strong work starts with real commitment to the outcome.

-Operational Discipline - We build systems and standards that create consistency and reduce friction. Strong culture is designed, it does not happen by accident. It must be maintained.

The Nu-Age Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Cloud Engineer – Contract – Orlando, FL – $75.00 - $81.00/hr

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Cloud Engineer in Orlando, FL.

Role Description

Systems Engineers use a Software Engineering approach to architect, design, automate, monitor, support and build applications scale both on premise and in the Cloud (AWS). This includes operating and engineering software with close business segment alignment to deliver platforms through efficient, effective and resilient architectures.

• Hands-on work contributing to the design, development and implementation of software systems, applications and related products.

• Monitors domain technologies, understand vendor roadmaps and how it impacts/affects environment

• Develop and maintain engineering and architectural standards for on premise/hybrid compute, storage, application and data protections services

• Technology partner to all business segments consulting on service delivery and technology opportunities, advising on proper service delivery and fulfillment practices and portfolio management approaches.

• Consistently reviews and advises on the effectiveness of their technology approaches and its implications to the technology delivery function.

• Technical expert and thought leader in the development of virtualized technologies.

• Design and implement DevOps level deployment using CICD methodologies.

Skills & Requirements

• Individual must be highly resourceful and independent with the ability to quickly learn multiple disciplines and achieve manufacturer certification levels

•Seasoned technologist whom will identify technology and execution challenges in solutions and products pro-offered by Strategy/Architecture as well as outside vendors and OEMs.

• Assist in creation and documentation of day to day operational procedures.

• Strong knowledge and ability to describe and differentiate the features, benefits and disadvantages of competing virtualization and cloud platforms

• Working knowledge of storage/server virtualization platforms (NSX, VMWare, Hyper-V, etc.)

• Working knowledge of Virtual Environments such a VMWare

• Acts as primary support owner and contact for one or more hosting infrastructure applications, collaborating with other project team members and management orchestrate environment changes including software/hardware upgrades, and patches working with the vendor support for escalation of issues, including on-call rotation with Infrastructure operations team.

•Provide system reports on both a regular and ad-hoc basis.

• Improve automation and productivity of provisioning and maintenance through scripting and/or coding enhancements (Ansible and Python are highly desirable)

• The ideal candidate will have expertise in multiple Public Cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud Services, Azure and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. (AWS Experience is required)

• Akamai or a functionally equivalent solution

• Bachelor's Degree

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?

Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.

Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.

We also believe that actions speak louder than words.

In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

#LI-DNI

This role is ideal for someone who is technically strong, detail-oriented, and passionate about developing innovative drainage and stormwater solutions that support safe, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure. The right candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoy working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects that shape the future of mobility.

About the Role

We're seeking a Drainage Engineer with experience in water resources, stormwater management, and hydraulic design to join our growing Transportation Design team. This role plays a key part in developing drainage systems for roadway and infrastructure projects across Florida. The ideal candidate is a technically strong, detail-oriented engineer who enjoys problem-solving and collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare drainage design calculations, reports, and construction plans in accordance with FDOT, local, and federal requirements.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using software such as ICPR, HEC-RAS, HY-8, ASAD, and other stormwater modeling tools.
• Design and analyze stormwater management systems, conveyance systems, retention/detention ponds, and culverts.
• Support preparation of Permit applications and supporting documentation for local, state, and federal agencies (FDOT, FDEP, SWFWMD, SFWMD, etc.).
• Collaborate with roadway, utility, and environmental teams to ensure design integration and constructability.
• Contribute to project reports, specifications, cost estimates, and technical presentations.
• Perform quality reviews of design work and coordinate with senior staff for mentorship and technical guidance.
• Participate in field visits, data collection, and construction support activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master's preferred).
• E. (Professional Engineer) in Florida preferred or the ability to obtain within 12 months.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in drainage, stormwater, or water resources design.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ICPR, HEC-RAS, ASAD, and/or StormCAD.
• Knowledge of FDOT drainage design standards, procedures, and permitting processes.
• Roadway design experience a plus.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, walk, bend and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional travel to other company locations may be required for team meetings, company events, or collaborative projects.
• Occasional fieldwork may involve walking on uneven terrain, exposure to outdoor elements, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.

Senior Project Manager

Construction | Chicago, IL | Hybrid Flexibility

A well established and highly respected $700M General Contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their growing Chicago team.

This firm delivers complex construction projects across light industrial, multifamily, commercial, and hospitality sectors, with project values typically ranging from $30M to $100M+. With a strong pipeline of work across the Midwest and an excellent reputation for quality and client relationships, this is an opportunity to join a business that continues to grow while maintaining a collaborative and people first culture.

The company offers a hybrid working model with two days per week work from home and half day Fridays, providing flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration and project delivery.

The Opportunity

The Senior Project Manager will lead large scale projects from preconstruction through completion, managing internal project teams while working closely with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

You will be responsible for delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining the high standards and reputation the company has built within the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects valued up to $100M+ from preconstruction through closeout
• Oversee project teams including Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents
• Manage project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Develop and maintain project schedules in collaboration with field leadership
• Lead owner, architect, and subcontractor coordination meetings
• Review subcontractor scopes, manage procurement strategy, and oversee contract administration
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining schedule and budget targets
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards are maintained across all phases of construction
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business

Project Portfolio

• Projects typically range between $30M and $100M+ across sectors including:
• Light Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities
• Multifamily Residential Developments
• Commercial and Corporate Office Buildings
• Hospitality and Hotel Construction

Qualifications

• 8 to 15+ years of experience within commercial construction
• Experience managing ground up or large scale renovation projects valued $30M+
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage project teams and mentor junior staff
• Experience working for a General Contractor in a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager capacity
• Strong understanding of scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor management, and contract administration
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance based bonus
• Vehicle allowance
• Full benefits package
• Hybrid flexibility with two days per week work from home
• Half day Fridays

Project Manager

Construction | Chicago, IL | Hybrid Flexibility

A well established and highly respected $700M General Contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing Chicago team.

This firm delivers complex construction projects across light industrial, multifamily, commercial, and hospitality sectors, with project values typically ranging from $30M to $100M+. With a strong pipeline of work across the Midwest and an excellent reputation for quality and client relationships, this is an opportunity to join a business that continues to grow while maintaining a collaborative and people first culture.

The company offers a hybrid working model with two days per week work from home and half day Fridays, providing flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration and project delivery.

The Opportunity

The Project Manager will lead large scale projects from preconstruction through completion, managing internal project teams while working closely with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

You will be responsible for delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining the high standards and reputation the company has built within the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects valued up to $100M+ from preconstruction through closeout
• Oversee project teams including Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents
• Manage project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Develop and maintain project schedules in collaboration with field leadership
• Lead owner, architect, and subcontractor coordination meetings
• Review subcontractor scopes, manage procurement strategy, and oversee contract administration
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining schedule and budget targets
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards are maintained across all phases of construction
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business

Project Portfolio

• Projects typically range between $30M and $100M+ across sectors including:
• Light Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities
• Multifamily Residential Developments
• Commercial and Corporate Office Buildings
• Hospitality and Hotel Construction

Qualifications

• 5 to 15+ years of experience within commercial construction
• Experience managing ground up or large scale renovation projects valued $30M+
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage project teams and mentor junior staff
• Experience working for a General Contractor in a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager capacity
• Strong understanding of scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor management, and contract administration
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance based bonus
• Vehicle allowance
• Full benefits package
• Hybrid flexibility with two days per week work from home
• Half day Fridays

[Customer Support / Remote]
- Anywhere in U.S.

/ Up to $20 per hour
- As a Customer Service Rep at Promenade, you will: Provide friendly, efficient, and accurate Tier 1 support to our customers and floral partners via phone and email; Listen to customer inquiries, diagnose issues, and provide helpful solutions; Accurately identify and escalate complex technical issues to our engineering team; Ensure an outstanding experience for every customer by going the extra mile to resolve their concerns; Identify trends and suggest improvements to enhance our support processes and overall user experience...Hiring Immediately >>

Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for research and a good understanding of national and local geography? This freelance opportunity allows you to work at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home.

A Day in the Life of an Online Data Analyst:

In this role, you will be working on a project aimed at enhancing the content and quality of digital maps that are used by millions of people worldwide

Completing research and evaluation tasks in a web-based environment such as verifying and comparing data, and determining the relevance and accuracy of information.

Join us today and be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is making a difference in the world!

TELUS Digital AI Community

Our global AI Community is a vibrant network of 1 million+ contributors from diverse backgrounds who help our customers collect, enhance, train, translate, and localize content to build better AI models. Become part of our growing community and make an impact supporting the machine learning models of some of the world’s largest brands. 

Qualification path

No previous professional experience is required to apply to this role, however, working on this project will require you to pass the basic requirements and go through a standard assessment process. This is a part-time long-term project and your work will be subject to our standard quality assurance checks during the term of this agreement. 

Basic Requirements

• Full Professional Proficiency in Punjabi and English language
• Being a resident in The United States or the last 2 consecutive years and having familiarity with current and historical business, media, sport, news, social media, and cultural affairs in India
• Ability to follow guidelines and conduct online research using search engines, online maps, and website information

Flexibility to work across a diverse set of task types, including maps, news, audio tasks, and relevance

Daily access to a broadband internet connection, computer, and relevant software

Assessment

In order to be hired into the program, you’ll take an open book qualification exam that will determine your suitability for the position and complete ID verification. Our team will provide you with guidelines and learning materials before your qualification exam. You will be required to complete the exam in a specific timeframe but at your convenience.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for a contractual relationship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. At TELUS Digital AI, we are proud to offer equal opportunities and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. All aspects of selection are based on applicants’ qualifications, merits, competence, and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity.

Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for research and a good understanding of national and local geography? This freelance opportunity allows you to work at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home.

A Day in the Life of an Online Data Analyst:

• In this role, you will be working on a project aimed at enhancing the content and quality of digital maps that are used by millions of people worldwide
• Completing research and evaluation tasks in a web-based environment such as verifying and comparing data, and determining the relevance and accuracy of information.

Join us today and be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is making a difference in the world!

TELUS Digital AI Community

Our global AI Community is a vibrant network of 1 million+ contributors from diverse backgrounds who help our customers collect, enhance, train, translate, and localize content to build better AI models. Become part of our growing community and make an impact supporting the machine learning models of some of the world’s largest brands. 

Qualification path

No previous professional experience is required to apply to this role, however, working on this project will require you to pass the basic requirements and go through a standard assessment process. This is a part-time long-term project and your work will be subject to our standard quality assurance checks during the term of this agreement. 

Basic Requirements

• Full Professional Proficiency in Urdu and English language
• Being a resident in The United States or the last 2 consecutive years and having familiarity with current and historical business, media, sport, news, social media, and cultural affairs in India
• Ability to follow guidelines and conduct online research using search engines, online maps, and website information
• Flexibility to work across a diverse set of task types, including maps, news, audio tasks, and relevance
• Daily access to a broadband internet connection, computer, and relevant software

Assessment

In order to be hired into the program, you’ll take an open book qualification exam that will determine your suitability for the position and complete ID verification. Our team will provide you with guidelines and learning materials before your qualification exam. You will be required to complete the exam in a specific timeframe but at your convenience.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for a contractual relationship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. At TELUS Digital AI, we are proud to offer equal opportunities and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. All aspects of selection are based on applicants’ qualifications, merits, competence, and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity.