Information Technology Jobs in Highland Howard County Md Remote

The Business, Engineering, and Technology (BET) Division seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered full-time faculty member to join the Engineering & Technology Department to teach in the field of Architecture/Engineering Technology, CADD Design, BIM, and 3-D Printing/Additive Manufacturing Technology.

The successful candidate may be asked to teach some or all of the courses in Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD Design), Building Information Modeling, Electronics Technology, Additive Manufacturing, 3-D Printing and Scanning, and Gaming & Simulation.

We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates a passion for teaching; is solutions-oriented, with a growth mindset; and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Must be available and willing to teach day or evening courses face-to-face, hybrid, and online.

The teaching load is 15-credits per semester. Release time may be available for course coordination. In addition, faculty are expected to maintain at least five (5) office hours per week (as described in the Faculty Handbook) while class is in session and accept other responsibilities as assigned by the leadership.

• Teach courses in at least two of the following subjects: Architecture/Engineering Technology, CADD Design, BIM, and 3-D Printing/Additive Manufacturing Technology
• Faculty may be asked to teach across modalities (hybrid, face-to-face, online, etc.) and in accelerated (7-weeks); 10-weeks and 15-week course formats
• Coordinate CADD, BIM, and Additive Manufacturing Technology, Gaming and Simulation courses
• Participate in enrollment management and support adjunct faculty
• Prepare syllabi and Canvas sites
• Develop and update course materials
• Participate in program management and learning outcome assessment initiatives
• Work collaboratively with faculty, and other course coordinators and staff to implement departmental programs
• Provide service to the department, division, and college
• Attend and actively participate in meetings, stay abreast with developments in the professional field
• Respond promptly to requests for information and assistance from students and college administrators
• Participate in commencement ceremonies and other significant institutional events
• Pursue teaching improvement and professional development
• Work cooperatively, respectfully, and effectively with peers, support staff, and administrators; use appropriate communication channels
• Other duties as assigned
• A full list of faculty responsibilities can be found at: :
  • Master’s degree in Architecture/Civil Engineering Technology or any related field
  • Three years of professional experience in the field of engineering/technology

Are you passionate about solving real-world network engineering challenges?

Do you want to perform advanced research, development, and test & evaluation of ground breaking communications systems and technologies?

If so, we want you to join our innovative team of engineers solving some of the most complex and evolving networking challenges.

We’re looking for a versatile Networking Orchestration Engineer who thrives in a mission-driven environment and is excited to contribute to the development of operational prototypes and specialized network capabilities.

• Research and experiment with emerging networking technologies to implement real-world, practical communications systems and capabilities to address a variety of evolving operational needs.
• Design, build, and orchestrate large scale virtualized networking environments using both on-prem and cloud services in order to implement threat-representative network environments tailored for unique missions.
• Collaborate directly with sponsors and collaborators to understand their toughest networking challenges and craft effective solutions.

You meet the minimum qualifications for this position if you...

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related technical field.
• Have at least five years of relevant experience in advanced network engineering and software automation, including software-defined networking, cloud infrastructure, observability, and modern routing/virtualization technologies.
• The ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

• Have the ability to be a creative networking guide who flourishes with solving tough, undefined problems by applying unique and innovative approaches.
• Are able to design, build, and test practical, working solutions from the ground up using your deep knowledge and experience in:
  • Building software solutions that enhance network orchestration, automate complex workflows, and provide deep insight through traffic analysis
  • IP networking fundamentals (layers 2 and above)
  • Linux networking (IP stack, routing, iptables, network namespaces, etc.)
  • Hybrid Cloud infrastructure automation (Terraform, Packer)
  • Configuration management and automation(Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Salt)
  • Containers, and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • GitOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins)
  • Python or languages applied to network automation and tool development
  • Software Defined Network (SDN) and/or Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) technologies
  • Network virtualization and overlay technologies (VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS, segment routing)
  • Routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, STP, etc.)
  • Network telemetry and observability (NetFlow, SNMP, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
  • Design and Integration of Network APIs and interfaces (NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC)
  • Virtual networking and NFV concepts (vRouters, vSwitches, service chaining, CORE, GNS3)
  • Network Traffic generation and analytics
• Take initiative and thrive in a collaborative, problem-solving environment.
• Are passionate about national security, networking innovation, and making a real-world mission impact.

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Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact 

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Do you have a passion for leading technical and operational engagement within collaborative DCSA Approved Areas and mission-focused events involving key APL contributors and sponsors?

If so, we want you on our team in the Cyber Security and Technical Collaborative Centers (JAF) group within the National Security Analysis Department (NSAD).

We are seeking a motivated Technical Facilities Integrator who will provide professional level leadership in the technical and operational integration of NSAD’s specialized facilities, while coordinating system readiness and mission support activities across JHUAPL campus locations. In JAF, we are committed to developing innovative technical solutions that empower our staff, fostering an environment of creativity, autonomy, and independent thinking.

As a Technical Facilities Integrator, you will…

• Lead the concept design and implementation of the mission-support technical architectures, ensuring alignment with NSAD operational policy frameworks and DCSA compliance requirements - Examples include generative AI exercises, wargaming, modeling and simulation events, technical briefings, and sponsor engagements across classified and unclassified environments.
• Serve as a technical advisor, collaborating with Program, Project, and Operations Managers to define technical requirements, resource strategies and system integration roadmaps.
• Organize cross-functional operational teams, ensuring coordinated development of technical procedures, configuration baselines, and lifecycle management practices to strengthen mission technical capabilities.
• Provide on-site and live-event technical oversight, exercising independent judgment to diagnose and resolve complex issues in real time to ensure continuity during mission-critical activities.
• Lead the configuration, administration, and performance management of technical systems, including classified computing environments, video teleconferencing platforms, and audio/visual projection and switching systems.
• Partner on the architectural design, integration strategy, and long-term technology roadmap for the continuous improvement of telecommunications, network, and A/V systems across departmental technical facilities, ensuring secure, reliable, and mission-aligned operation of platforms such as XLeap/MeetingSphere, Zoom, Teams, AI agents, etc..
• Independently satisfy the design, deployment, and reconfiguration of technical systems and facility layouts to support evolving operational requirements, providing oversight of implementation activities to ensure technical and security alignment.
• Provide oversight and performance strategy for the optimization of display, visualization, and collaborative systems to enable high quality technical presentations and mission activities.
• Define enterprise validation protocols, acceptance criteria, and performance benchmarks for mission-critical visualization and collaborative systems.
• Lead pre-event resource collaboration, requirement composition, and system validation including hardware and software configuration, testing, and performance assurance, to guarantee readiness and reliability during live operations.
• Develop and manage the model for lifecycle planning, configuration standards for electronic support tools, network components, and A/V hardware, ensuring systems are documented, maintained, and aligned with operational and security requirements.
• Collaborate with Facility Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Program Managers to evaluate, pilot, and enhance emerging collaborative and visualization technologies that advance mission execution and sponsor engagement capabilities.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have...

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Technical Facilities/Operations, Computer Science, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least three years of relevant experience supporting the design, integration, configuration, or deployment of computing, network, audio/visual, or telecommunications systems, ideally within a classified environment, and working knowledge of NISPOM regulations.
• Knowledge of telecommunications and collaboration technologies, including their integration, performance management, and use within mission-focused environments (e.g., Zoom, Teams, AI agents, XLeap/MeetingSphere or equivalent systems).
• Ability to provide operational oversight and technical guidance for multiple facility-based technical events in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills that support independent decision-making in complex technical environments.
• Proficiency in managing and optimizing audio, visual, and teleconferencing system capabilities to support mission and sponsor needs.
• Ability to independently analyze technical or program-related requirements and develop solutions or processes to address operational and logistical challenges.
• Familiarity with security requirements and standards under the cognizance of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
• Willingness to work full time in a DCSA Approved Area/Closed Area on site.
• The ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and ultimately obtain a Secret clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information (U.S. citizenship required).

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have...

• A Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Technical Facilities/Operations, Computer Science, or another related field.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in the integration, optimization, and performance management of telecommunication systems and virtual collaboration platforms such as Zoom and Teams.
• A solid understanding of and experience with DCSA security requirements and standards, and their application within secure technical environments.
• An active Secret or higher-level security clearance.

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Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact 

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Are you searching for a power/electronics engineering position that requires solving tough, critical challenges to increase our nation's defense capability?

Do you enjoy collaboration and striving to develop groundbreaking ideas in power system design and analysis?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a creative power systems/electronics engineer to help us develop next-generation power systems and associated technologies for radar, EO/IR, electronic warfare, communications, and space systems. As a member of the Power Systems Engineering Section within the Sensor Technologies Group, you'll be joining a multi-disciplined team that is advancing state-of-the-art sensor systems. This position provides an opportunity to design innovative power conversion and distribution equipment using digital control algorithms to address present-day and future challenges for multiple sponsors across various domains. The Power Systems Engineering Section focuses on developing techniques and concepts to protect the upstream electric plant against highly dynamic load profiles.

As a Power Systems/Electronics Engineer

Your primary responsibility will be to explore and develop new technologies for power systems and subsystems - working across industry, academia, and government organizations.

• You will develop state-of-the-art breadboards and advanced prototypes to support conceptual designs and trade studies.
• You will perform requirements trade-off studies, validate requirement feasibility, and perform analysis to recommend technical approaches that meet sponsor needs.
• You will create, analyze and review power system designs and concepts.
• You will evolve power systems modeling and simulation tools.
• You will provide power system expertise during system integration and performance testing not only at land-based test sites but including on the tactical systems aboard Navy ships.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent with 3+ years experience (or a Bachelors Degree with 5+ years) with a focus on power conversion and power systems.
• Have experience in analog and digital control theory and stability analysis.
• Have experience using Typhoon, Speedgoat, or other hardware digital control implementations to perform real-time digital control prototyping.
• Have experience in power conversion design and test of AC/DC and DC/DC converters.
• Are proficient at using in Matlab/Simulink/Simscape to analyze and simulate power converters and power systems.
• Have experience in SABER or SPICE or other circuit analysis tools.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Are willing and able to travel occasionally to attend meetings or test events at government or contractor sites.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance prior to starting and ultimately a Secret clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have a doctoral degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems or control theory.
• Have experience in thermal design and analysis.
• Have experience with generator and motor dynamic modeling.
• Have experience in magnetic design.
• Have an understanding of Naval power generation and distribution.
• Have experience with EMI/EMC testing and design mitigation techniques.
• Can help guide and mentor early career engineers.

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Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact 

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Do you have experience solving real world problems related to wireless communications?

Are you searching for meaningful work to solve crucial communications challenges for the special operations and intelligence communities?

If so, we want you to join our team of comms engineers working on a broad set of evolving problems.

We are seeking a dedicated engineer to join a hardworking team that loves solving problems and building capabilities that may transition to operational prototypes. Our team is committed to the mission and passionate about developing capabilities for specialized wireless systems!

As a Wireless Communications Algorithm Engineer, you will...

• Research new technologies and develop solutions to address evolving threats.
• Support digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm development.
• Provide implementable technical solutions to the Nation's hardest problems.
• Translate vague concepts into practical, well-defined, and methodical technical plans.
• Communicate technical results clearly in written reports and presentations.
• Work with technologies and concepts including, but not limited to wireless, SATCOM, Physical and MAC layer protocols, software defined radio (SDR), waveform design, RF modeling and simulation, RF system analysis, and transceiver design.

You meet the minimum qualifications for this position if you have ...

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or another related field with at least ten years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree (or higher) in one of the same fields of study with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in communication theory and digital signal processing (DSP), with a foundational knowledge of, and experience with, the physical, data link, or media access layers of communications systems.
• Experience in modeling and simulation of the physical layer with MATLAB, Python, and/or other languages.
• Familiarity with some of the following: geolocation, detection and estimation theory, or waveform design. 
• The ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have ...

• At least ten years of experience in commercial and/or government communication engineering.
• A wide breadth and depth of wireless systems knowledge.
• Demonstrated expertise with end to end comms system design.
• Recent knowledge of DoD and/or intelligence community, sponsors, and programs.
• A current Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

This position is on-site at APL's main campus (Laurel, MD) with occasional travel.

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Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact 

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

At Securian Financial the internal title for this position is Product Sr Analyst or Product Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.

Position Overview

The Risk, Compliance and Law Technology Product Consultant is responsible for driving product direction, defining requirements, and delivering measurable value for products supporting the Risk, Compliance, and Law (RiCoLaw) domain. This role aligns business objectives, customer needs, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk priorities to deliver reliable, user-friendly, and sustainable technology solutions.

Serving as an agile champion, this role focuses on solving business and customer problems through thoughtful product strategy, backlog prioritization, and data-driven decision making. The Analyst partners closely with stakeholders to define outcomes, identify key performance indicators, and ensure delivery of solutions that support risk-informed decisions and enterprise governance objectives.

This role also serves as a workstream lead across RiCoLaw programming and support systems, contributing to medium to large initiatives and portfolio efforts. By leveraging domain expertise and strong stakeholder engagement, the Analyst helps protect employees, customers, and enterprise value..

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintenance and System Support (60%):

• Serve as a subject matter expert for Integrated Risk Management tooling, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective system configuration, alignment with the Common Risk Framework and business strategy, and data quality. This will include development and administration activities within tools.

• Take a consultative approach to create requirements documents for system builds or changes, empowering teams to develop solutions and internal documentation with guidance and knowledge transfer.

• Act as a liaison between vendors and internal customers to identify requirements and implement necessary system changes.

• Oversee releases by reviewing new features, facilitating testing, and developing documentation and communication materials for large implementations.

• Ensure system security through role creation, security groups, and compliance with legal requirements and internal standards.

• Ensure quality, managing ET Standards quality assurance activities, test case creation and documentation.

• Manage team SLA adherence to ET department standards.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation and training materials of system processes

System Enhancements and Optimization (40%):

• Provide leadership and subject matter expertise to a diverse set of stakeholders from the business, portfolio management, governance teams (Enterprise Architecture, ECS, etc.), and technical areas to articulate the business need and ensure technical solutions meet business objectives and goals. (Business case development and value optimization)

• Collaborate with Module Leads and Business Owners, leadership, and the RiCoLaw/Corporate Services Technology team to understand end-user needs, evaluate processes, and identify automation opportunities across functional areas.

• Act as a change agent for systems in our portfolio, enhancing capabilities to drive adoption, improve efficiency, and enhance user experience.

• Provide assessment and impact analysis of feature releases and lead optimization projects to maximize system potential for business users.

• Assist the Product Owner in developing the product roadmap, aligning capabilities with business objectives, and recommending improvements to streamline processes and enhance the end-user experience.

• Serve as a technology lead to ensure the success, adoption and innovation of current and future technology solutions

Other duties:

• Perform project management activities as needed to drive technology solutions that meet business outcomes. Manage small to medium sized projects. Drive decisions related to project planning, execution and closure. Assist with the research, selection, implementation and management and roll out of new technology solutions. Continually assesses business needs and implements solutions that will ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded by enhancing system capability and performance. Contribute to the ongoing change review process and advises on priority, impact, and cost of new change requests. Serves as system administrator for required platforms and ensures our systems are ran safely and securely. Enforce ET operating principles into business strategies

• Manage the requirements effort on small, less complex assignments. Utilize knowledge and experience from requirements reviews and testing activities to produce requirements used as a guideline for application development and test planning. Apply the appropriate requirements techniques, tools and templates based on the Solution Delivery Approach (e.g., traditional or Agile), project complexity and size.

  • Develop and communicate the requirements plan.

  • Identify resources for elicitation, capture the business need, document elicitation results and confirm expressed stakeholder requirements and concerns.

  • Produce quality requirements which meet the business needs, objectives and acceptance criteria to be used for design, development, testing and user acceptance.

  • Manage the requirements approval, baseline, solution validation and change management activities.

  • Finalize and archive all requirements related documentation.

• Responsible for providing leadership to all project stakeholders to coordinate decisions related to planning, development, design, testing and implementation of business solutions. This requires extensive knowledge of multiple division products and plans, proprietary business processes and systems, business workflow, vendor systems, contractual, client and\or regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and directly related work experience required.

• In-depth understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) or Integrated Risk Management (IRM) domains and work experience.

• Experience in system life-cycle phases, requirements elicitation, analysis, design (which includes Securian Governance processes), quality assurance testing, implementation, deployment, and system upgrades.

• Ability to effectively present technical and functional information in a manner that is understandable to all levels of the organization.

• Project management experience with demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize.

• Advanced analytical skills including excellent problem-solving skills with an understanding of core Integrated Risk Management business practices

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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Overview:

As a Product Owner in Affinity Solutions Technology (AST) you will lead a cross-functional agile team implementing technology solutions for Securian's Affinity Solutions and Securian Canada markets. AST teams demonstrate passion for delivering innovative solutions for clients, customers, and internal partners, driven by creative problem-solving skills, strong collaboration, and analytical abilities.

You need to be passionate about delivering business value through technology while remaining flexible to adapt to evolving and emerging needs. You will partner with stakeholders to define your team's strategy and roadmap, owning your team's prioritization and delivery. You will work closely with your team, other Product Owners, business stakeholders, engineering leaders, and technology partners to deliver solutions using a blend of methodologies.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Partners with the business to build trust and translate operations, customer needs, and technology into impactful digital solutions-resolving trade-offs, managing risks and dependencies, creating and driving product roadmaps with a focus on measurable outcomes, and communicating transparently.

• Maintains a backlog to prioritize work/stories for the team by synthesizing all relevant data, research and any other available information.

• Engages stakeholders through ongoing collaboration to understand evolving customer needs, advocate for the business, and share insights with teams to drive alignment and optimal outcomes.

• Leverages emerging best practices and market trends to drive operational efficiencies and align technology strategies with business goals.

• Uses all available resources (e.g., analytics, reporting, surveys, ethnographic research, qualitative data, usability testing) to understand product performance and customer satisfaction.

• Effectively communicates product value through storytelling, connecting to business/customer impact and engages stakeholders in strategic decisions to optimize outcomes.

• Cross functional understanding of how their work integrates with other business workstreams and initiatives.

• Understands how to leverage team effectiveness metrics (e.g., velocity/cycle time) to drive value.

• Contributes to strategic product decisions by incorporating total cost of ownership and providing input into operating budget planning.

• Participates in governance meetings and communicates technical and business product status and progress with senior leaders.

• Creates product delivery commitments such as service level agreements and BCM plans to support resiliency requirements.

• Engages in product discovery efforts to identify strategic opportunities.

• Proactively develops and demonstrates advanced knowledge of and experience with the technical product(s) and is conversant in the product architecture to drive growth and improve customer experience.

• Directly responsible for implementation, configuration, and/or continuous improvement of a technical product based on value

• Anticipates and identifies new product opportunities to drive value. Provides input and leads the design of meaningful tests and learning opportunities.

• Ensures project delivery is in conformance with company methodologies and standards; leads and provides guidance for project management for initiatives, ensuring business objectives are met and business benefits are delivered.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of agile practices. Understands the fundamentals of iterative development, incremental delivery, backlog management, burndown metrics, velocity, and task definition.

• Leadership skills to gain credibility, garner respect, guide the creation of a self-organizing team, being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.

• Ability to influence teams to deliver great customer experience without direct authority.

• Working knowledge of Product Management practices.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage agile team and stakeholders, facilitate discussions, negotiate, and resolve conflict.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, creative problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work with minimal direction, flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and schedules, handle multiple issues simultaneously, and manage stressful situations for self and team.

• Strong knowledge of technology and architectural principles to drive implementation of scalable, maintainable, and resilient solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record as a Product Owner or individual contributor responsible for value and viability of technology solutions.

• Proven track record working in an agile environment while delivering results based on effective prioritization.

• Experience with stakeholder management and collaboration.

• Ability to quickly learn new domains and adapt to changing business needs.

• Knowledge of product and project and portfolio management best practices.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including executives, customers, and technical teams.

• Experience identifying critical emerging business needs and service challenges and ability to quickly and effectively shift/coordinate resources to deliver immediate impact.

• Proven ability to engage with both individual contributors and leaders of the highest levels in constructive and collaborative relationships.

• Demonstrated results of gaining credibility, gaining respect and building trust, guiding the creation of self-organizing teams and being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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Sr. Data Engineer (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Sr. Data Engineer (Hybrid) on our Information Technology team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

As a Sr. Data Engineer, you will play a key role in implementing
and maintaining AMA's enterprise data platform to support analytics,
interoperability, and responsible AI adoption. This role partners closely with
platform engineering, data governance, data science, IT security, and business
stakeholders to deliver highquality, reliable, and secure data products. This
role contributes to AMA's modern lakehouse architecture, optimizing data
operations, and embedding governance and quality standards into engineering
workflows. This role serves as a
senior technical contributor within the team-providing mentorship to junior
engineers and implementing engineering best practices within the data platform function,
in alignment with architectural direction set by leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Engineering & AI Enablement

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and
  ETL/ELT workflows supporting analytics, operational reporting, and AI/ML use
  cases.
• Implement best practice patterns for ingestion,
  transformation, modeling, and orchestration within a modern lakehouse
  environment (e.g., Databricks, Delta Lake, Azure Data Lake).
• Develop highperformance
  data models and curated datasets with strong attention to quality, usability,
  and interoperability; create reusable engineering components and automation.
• Collaborate with the Architecture Team, the Data
  Platform Lead, and federated IT teams to optimize storage, compute, and
  architectural patterns for performance and costefficiency.
• Build model-ready data sets and feature
  pipelines to support AI/ ML use cases; serve as a technical coordination point
  supporting business units' AI-related infrastructure needs.
• Collaborate with data scientists and AI Working
  Group to operationalize models responsibly and maintain ongoing monitoring
  signals.

Governance, Quality & Compliance

• Embed data governance, metadata standards,
  lineage tracking, and quality controls directly into engineering workflows;
  ensure technical implementation and alignment within engineering workflows.
• Work with the Data Governance Lead and business
  stakeholders to operationalize stewardship, classification, validation,
  retention, and access standards.
• Implement privacybydesign and securitybydesign
  principles, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory
  obligations.
• Maintain documentation for pipelines, datasets,
  and transformations to support transparency and audit requirements.

Platform Reliability, Observability & Optimization

• Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline failures,
  performance bottlenecks, data anomalies, and platformlevel issues.
• Implement observability tooling, alerts,
  logging, and dashboards to ensure endtoend reliability.
• Support cost governance by optimizing compute
  resources, refining job schedules, and advising on efficient architecture.
• Collaborate with the Data Platform Lead on
  scaling, configuration management, CI/CD pipelines, and environment management.
• Collaborate with business units to understand
  data needs, translate them into engineering requirements, and deliver
  fit-for-purpose data solutions; share and apply best practices and emerging
  technologies within assigned initiatives.
• Work with IT Security and Legal/ Compliance to
  ensure platform and datasets meet risk and regulatory standards.
  

Staff Management

• Lead, mentor, and provide management oversight
  for staff.
• Responsible for setting objectives, evaluating
  employee performance, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Responsible for developing staff knowledge and
  skills to support career development.

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience and HS diploma/equivalent education required.
2. 5+ years of experience in data engineering within cloud environments
3. Experience in people management preferred.
4. Demonstrated hands-on experience with modern data platforms (Databricks preferred).
5. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data
   transformation frameworks.
6. Experience designing and operationalizing
   ETL/ELT pipelines, orchestration workflows (Airflow, Databricks Workflows), and
   CI/CD processes.
7. Solid understanding of data modeling,
   structured/unstructured data patterns, and schema design.
8. Experience implementing governance and quality
   controls: metadata, lineage, validation, stewardship workflows.
9. Working knowledge of cloud architecture, IAM,
   networking, and security best practices.
10. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across
    technical and business teams.
11. Exposure to AI/ML engineering concepts, feature
    stores, model monitoring, or MLOps patterns.
12. Experience with infrastructureascode
    (Terraform, CloudFormation) or DevOps tooling.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $115,523.42-$150,972.44. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION