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About Takanock
Founded in 2023, Takanock, LLC tackles the data center industry's core challenge of developing shovel-ready data center sites by leveraging decades of experience in site selection, power generation, energy markets and infrastructure. Takanock focuses on Tier I and Tier II markets where demand for data centers is greatest and power constraints are most acute. By bringing our own on-site generation and unlocking grid capacity where others struggle, we accelerate deployment timelines and ensure Continuity of PowerSM is dedicated to solving the most complex challenges at the intersection of the digital and energy industries.
Takanock is headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, and through our additional offices in Fulton, Maryland and Austin, Texas, we focus on developing data center and power projects across the United States. Our expanding team brings a unique combination of technical expertise, market foresight, and regulatory knowledge. With the backing of a $500 million equity commitment, we are well positioned to support rapid growth through modern, secure, and scalable technology solutions.
Location, Salary, and Benefits
This position is to assist our Fulton, Maryland or Austin, Texas office. Takanock provides competitive compensation and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, a 401(k) plan with company contributions, profits-interest equity grants, an unlimited PTO policy, a monthly mobile phone stipend, and company-paid parking. The salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000 per year with a target bonus of 15%
About the IT Associate Role
The IT Associate will join our Legal & Operations team and will work directly with the Senior Manager of GIS and Data Management Systems. This individual will play a key role in supporting the company's growing technology needs while ensuring operational alignment and clear communication between internal Engineering, Development, and Commercial teams, as well as hyperscale customers.
The IT Associate will help manage technical requirements, and will be responsible for day-to-day IT operations, user support, SaaS administration, and maintain Takanock's Microsoft-centric technology stack. The role will also involve working with building automation systems, reviewing technical schematics, and participating in root cause analysis for operational and technical issues.
The IT Associate offers meaningful exposure to modern cloud infrastructure, automation, and AI-assisted workflows, with potential for growth into more senior IT or systems roles as the company continues to expand.
Minimum Requirements
- Excellent problem- solving and, decision-making skills
- Strong PC skills
- Ability to learn quickly and develop new product skills independently
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting workloads in a growing industry and entrepreneurial environment
Experience and Skills
- Strong working knowledge of Windows 11 and the Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- A minimum of 1–3 years of experience in IT support, systems administration, or a related technical role
- Experience supporting or administering Copilot, Claude and, Copilot agents, and general knowledge of other AI tools, including user enablement, governance, and workflow integration
- Familiarity with SaaS platforms such as Airtable, including permissioning, integrations, and basic automation
- Experience supporting Adobe products (Adobe Acrobat, Creative Cloud licensing, user access, and troubleshooting)
- Basic understanding of networking, identity management, endpoint security, and MFA
- Ability to handle sensitive company and employee data with utmost discretion and confidentiality
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
IT Support and Operations
- Provide day-to-day technical and troubleshooting support for employees across the company's footprint, including hardware, software, and cloud services, Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and Windows devices
- Manage onboarding and offboarding from an IT perspective, including account provisioning, device setup, and access controls
- Maintain accurate documentation of systems, procedures, and asset inventories
- Identify opportunities and solutions for automation and efficiency using Microsoft tools and connected SaaS platforms
- Administer and support Airtable bases, permissions, and integrations
- Manage Adobe licensing, access requests, and basic troubleshooting
- Coordinate with third-party vendors and managed service providers as needed
Microsoft Ecosystem Administration
- Assist with administration of Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and related security controls
- Support device management, updates, and compliance policies
- Help configure and maintain SharePoint sites, Teams channels, and collaboration standards
Copilot, Claude and Automation Enablement
- Lead the technicalSupport deployment and adoption of Microsoft Copilot features and Copilot agents, Claude Cowork and other automation tools
- Collaborate with users in leveraging AI-powered tools to improve productivity and workflows
Security and Best Practices
- Support enforcement of security policies, including MFA, least-privilege access, and endpoint protection
- Assist with audits, access reviews, and compliance-related IT tasks
- Promote best practices for data protection, collaboration, and technology usage across the company
*This is a 12-month hybrid role with the possibility of extension. Candidates must be able to work onsite 1–2 days per week in Adelphi, MD. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. We are not partnering with third-party agencies for this role.
The Senior Project Manager will play a key role in leading and delivering IT initiatives within the Agile Project Management Office (APMO), supporting the higher education sector. This role manages complex projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies to drive innovation and operational excellence across academic and administrative functions. This position will lead a workstream for the organization's Enterprise Data & AI Platform implementation.
We are specifically seeking candidates with experience managing Enterprise Data Lakehouse and Business Intelligence implementations.
Key Responsibilities
Agile Project Leadership
- Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects using Agile and Waterfall frameworks (Scrum, SAFe).
- Partner with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success metrics.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and impediments.
- Define and track KPIs to measure project and team performance.
- Provide regular status updates and insights to senior leadership.
Team Collaboration
- Serve as a servant leader for cross-functional Agile teams.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, ownership, and transparency.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the primary liaison between the Agile PMO, business units, and stakeholders.
- Maintain clear, consistent communication on project progress, risks, and outcomes.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of project/program management experience, including large cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience supporting modernization, digital transformation, or student lifecycle/ed-tech projects.
- 2+ years of recent experience managing Enterprise Data Lakehouse and/or Business Intelligence implementations (Databricks and Tableau Cloud preferred).
- Strong experience with Agile and traditional project management methodologies.
- Proven vendor, budget, and risk management experience.
- Proficiency with Azure DevOps, MS Project, SharePoint, or similar tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred
- PMP or similar project management certification.
Desired Project Experience
- Enterprise Lakehouse Implementations: Databricks-powered Lakehouse implementations supporting scalable, trusted data products.
- Legacy Data Warehouse Cutover & Decommissioning: Parallel runs, reconciliation, and phased sunset strategies.
- ERP Data Ingestion & Modeling: Experience with PeopleSoft, Salesforce, Workday, and/or Oracle.
- External Data Delivery: Secure data delivery to external vendors and partners with SLAs.
- Data & AI Governance: Implementation of fine-grained, policy-driven data access controls
Concept Plus is seeking a Mid-Level Network Engineer to manage, coordinate, and perform many aspects of network analysis of needs and services and participates in operations and administration of the LAN/WAN infrastructure. This individual will participate in designing solutions, planning, and executing new implementations, working out new product integration and recommending LAN/WAN improvements. This individual must have hands-on experience in supporting Cisco ISE and Firepower appliances, routing and switching, and strong Oracle and/or Google Cloud environment experience.
What you'll do
- Proactively identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot issues on customer networks.
- Act as a technical resource and provide tier 1-3 support, as needed, in response to network issues.
- Resolve assigned trouble tickets.
- Cloud networking and support (GCP and OCI environments).
- Come on-site to an office 3 days a week.
Qualifications
- US Citizen
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Equivalent.
- 5+ years overall experience
- Strong experience with ISE/DNAC is a requirement.
- Proficient with IP Routing Protocols (OSPFv3, OSPFv2, BGP,), QoS, Multicast, MPLS.
- Proficient in VPN technologies - Remote Access and Site-to-Site VPNs.
- Network security industry experience with a recent focus on ISE/DNAC/Zero Trust design and deployment.
- Expert-level knowledge and experience with design, implementation, and support of Cisco ISE and FTD.
- Strong Cloud environment experience.
- Must be able to work with end-users, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines .
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
- CCNA/CCNP certification preferred.
- Certifications in multiple technology areas preferred.
- Cisco Datacenter (Nexus, UCS) experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of MS Visio preferred.
- Working knowledge of Nagios and SolarWinds preferred.
- Experience with Linux, automation scripting with Python and GitLab / Ansible preferred.
- IPv6 security, configuration, and troubleshooting experience preferred
Join our team to be a part of the exciting transformation as we migrate UMD computing systems to a modern cloud-based solution.
The Manager, Workday Integration is responsible for overseeing the integration development, leading a team of Engineers in developing Workday integration code, including Studio, EIB, Reports, and BIRTs as part of the Workday Student implementation.
The Manager leads a team of Software Engineers and performs a range of managerial duties including interviewing, hiring, terminations, salary adjustments, mentoring, coaching, performance review, and staff development.
The position manages the day-to-day development activities and is responsible for the associated tasks within the software development life cycle, including project management, planning, coordination, testing, documentation, and ensuring the quality of deliverables.
The Manager is expected to provide consistent and clear written and verbal communications, monitor individual and team progress, and proactively address schedule issues as necessary.
At times, this position requires hands-on software development to complete initiatives on time.
As a member of the leadership team, the Manager will provide progress briefings as needed, participate in activities to fulfill the department’s mission, and perform other duties as assigned.
**This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.
May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods.
** Physical Demands: Sedentary work.
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Repetitive motion.
Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Licenses/Certifications: N/A Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience supporting the operations, maintenance, and administration of information technology infrastructure.
Including at least two (2) years of technical team and personnel management experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Written and oral communication skills with the capability of adapting communication style to different audiences Ability to to lead presentations and training with large groups Effectively manages communications and relationships with DIT stakeholders Ability to work well with other Managers, Assistant Directors, and Directors to identify and solve problems, make improvements, and address ongoing issues Ability to provide a team with effective direction and support in implementations using standards and techniques that will lead to a repeatable and reliable solution Ensure documentation standards and procedures are implemented for all team responsibilities Demonstrate the ability to define deadlines and manage and maintain the quality of the work in use Knowledge of IT security principles and practices is necessary to protect the systems and data from threats.
The capacity to comprehend and handle interpersonal dynamics, demonstrate empathy towards team members, and effectively handle conflicts or challenging circumstances..
Experience in coaching and mentoring team members to enhance their performance, provide constructive feedback, and help them develop their skills.
Skilled in the use of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google Workspaces Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management.
Knowledge of best practices in leadership and management.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.
Knowledge of interfaces best practices in designing usable applications.
Knowledge of high level languages and code deployment and management Preferences: Experience with Workday’s Integration Framework Experience developing technical integrations from beginning to end Experience with ETL and/or Report development platforms.
Experience with Java Additional Information: Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week.
Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.
Visa Sponsorship Information: DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.
F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of three References Best Consideration Date: March 27, 2026 Posting Close Date: Open until filled Open Until Filled: Yes Job Risks: Not Applicable to This Position Salary Range: $148,000.00
- $177,600.00 Please apply at: Financial Disclosure Required: No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website .
Department: DIT-ERP-Software Engineering Worker Sub-Type: Staff Regular Benefits Summary: For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link .
Background Checks: Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check.
Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment.
Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information.
The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility: The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.
Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement : The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice See above description for requirements.
Title: Product Manager
Location : Rockville, MD or McLean, VA
Target Start Date : ASAP
Type: contract
Pay Rate: DOE
The Product Manager is responsible for defining product vision, strategy, roadmap, and feature development for a portfolio of market surveillance products. This portfolio includes a large set of existing surveillance patterns as well as machine learning and deep learning models, some of which are undergoing redesign.
This role requires a highly autonomous product leader who can manage multiple feature initiatives simultaneously while partnering closely with business stakeholders to understand regulatory needs, operational pain points, and opportunities for improvement. The Product Manager will maintain product backlogs, prioritize enhancements, define roadmaps, and ensure the successful delivery of new surveillance capabilities and enhancements to existing systems.
The role also requires familiarity with financial market data sources, including audit trail data, exchange data, and reference data, and how these datasets support regulatory and compliance objectives.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy & User Insight
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Develop a deep understanding of the business domain, regulatory objectives, and available data sources.
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Define product vision, strategy, and requirements based on user needs, regulatory priorities, and data insights.
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Conduct research, analyze user feedback, and leverage data analysis to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
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Translate insights into product requirements and actionable development initiatives.
Product Portfolio & Roadmap Management
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Own and manage the product roadmap for surveillance capabilities.
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Evaluate trade-offs and prioritize features based on user value, regulatory impact, and resource constraints.
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Partner with business stakeholders, engineering, architecture, and UX teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
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Coordinate with dependent teams across the organization to support integrated product development.
Product Planning & Delivery
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Lead product planning by developing requirements, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and use cases.
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Maintain a prioritized product backlog aligned with product strategy and delivery capacity.
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Collaborate with UX/UI teams to guide user experience design.
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Participate in development reviews, validate acceptance criteria, and ensure product quality.
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Identify risks or issues that may impact delivery timelines or product performance and develop mitigation plans.
Product Launch & Adoption
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Lead product launches and coordinate with stakeholders on rollout planning.
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Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) where required.
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Develop supporting documentation and training materials.
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Track launch metrics, gather user feedback, and drive iterative improvements.
Product Operations & Continuous Improvement
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Monitor product performance, usage trends, and operational metrics.
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Work with internal users and stakeholders to resolve product issues and identify enhancement opportunities.
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Evaluate new metrics and monitoring capabilities to improve product performance and visibility.
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Represent the product team in stakeholder discussions and business reviews.
Team Development
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Provide guidance and mentorship to junior product management team members.
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Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory developments, and product management best practices.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
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Experience using database queries (e.g., SQL) and data analysis to inform product decisions.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions in complex environments.
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Self-starter with the ability to dive deeply into business processes and technical capabilities.
Required
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
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5+ years of experience in product management, compliance, business analysis, program management, or related roles.
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Experience with database querying (e.g., SQL) and data analysis.
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Experience working within the software development lifecycle.
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Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams in large organizations and work closely with leadership.
Preferred
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Experience with broker-dealer operations, market surveillance, or regulatory compliance.
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Experience guiding cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders.
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Hybrid work environment with remote and in-office collaboration.
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Occasional extended hours may be required.
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Overview
Architects and builds the infrastructure and tooling that powers AI agent development across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Develops production-grade agentic systems, orchestration frameworks, and observability solutions that enable teams to build, deploy, and monitor reliable AI agents at scale. Plays a key role in defining and implementing the next generation of SDLC through AI-first innovation and comprehensive instrumentation.
What We're Looking For
You demonstrate sharp product sense for high-impact automation opportunities, technical taste in implementation decisions, and the ability to clearly articulate trade-offs. You know when to apply AI agent solutions versus simpler approaches and can explain the "why" behind architectural choices.
You excel at 0-to-1 (and 1-to-100) product development, comfortable operating in ambiguous environments where requirements emerge through experimentation and iteration rather than upfront specification.
Key Responsibilities
AI Agent Development & Automation:
• Develop production-grade AI agents that eliminate manual handoffs across the SDLC
• Create custom integrations and CLI tools that give agents deep understanding of internal systems and codebases
• Design comprehensive testing strategies to ensure agent reliability and output quality
• Implement "Golden Path" scaffolding that embeds organizational standards into new projects
• Build AI solutions that improve codebase navigation, documentation, and developer workflows
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and deliver measurable impact through intelligent automation
• Shape SDLC evolution by identifying AI-first opportunities and proving outcomes through experimentation
Agent Infrastructure & Platform:
• Architect and maintain production infrastructure supporting agent deployment, lifecycle management, and scaling
• Develop agent frameworks, templates, and SDKs that accelerate agent development
• Create governed Model Context Protocol (MCP) catalog enabling compliant agent-to-agent and agent-to-MCP communication
• Implement governance controls for agent behavior, permissions, and system access
Observability & Performance Analytics:
• Design and implement metrics, monitoring, and logging infrastructure for AI agents and development workflows
• Build dashboards that provide actionable insights into developer productivity, tool adoption, and agent performance
• Establish KPIs and measurement frameworks to quantify the impact of AI-powered automation
• Create alerting and anomaly detection systems to ensure reliability of agents and tooling
• Analyze telemetry data to identify optimization opportunities and guide strategic investment decisions
Collaboration & Impact:
• Partner across teams to drive adoption of AI-powered tooling and process transformation
• Stay current with LLM technologies and coach colleagues on AI-assisted development and automation best practices
• Rapidly prototype solutions to validate use cases and prove value quickly
• Communicate data-driven insights to stakeholders through clear visualizations and reports
Preferred Qualifications:
• 5-7+ years of software engineering experience building production systems
• Proven experience building agentic systems using LLM orchestration frameworks
• Hands-on expertise with AI-powered development tools (code assistants, AI-enhanced editors)
• Strong foundation in SDLC, system design, and internal tooling development
• Experience with observability tools and practices including metrics collection, logging frameworks, and dashboard development
• Full-stack technical proficiency:
• Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Frameworks: Angular, Spring Boot
• CI/CD platforms and cloud infrastructure (AWS)
• Monitoring/observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch)
• Passion for transforming software development through AI innovation and data-driven decision making
# LI-CGTS
# TS-2505
As a Senior IT Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our organization by driving the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-based solutions.
You will leverage your expertise in Azure technologies to develop innovative and scalable architectures that meet business objectives while adhering to industry best practices.
Your primary focus will be on creating robust, secure, and efficient cloud environments that enhance operational excellence and performance efficiency.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions, streamline data management processes, and automate infrastructure provisioning.
The key responsibilities of this position are to: Design and implement cloud-based solutions adhering to the Cloud Well-Architected Framework (Reliability, Security, Cost Optimization, Operational Excellence, Performance Efficiency).
Demonstrated ability to architect, develop, and execute cloud-based solutions from conception through successful deployment.
Develop and manage data pipelines, notebooks, and data flows using Microsoft Fabric and PowerBI.
Optimize cloud resources for efficiency, reliability, and cost savings through providing technical assessments to cloud environment’s design and integration challenges and recommending mitigation approaches.
Utilize AI to integrate intelligent solutions into applications.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Puppet, Ansible, or Chef.
Configure and manage networking solutions, including ExpressRoute, to ensure secure and efficient connectivity.
Implement monitoring and observability using Monitoring tools (Dynatrace, Application Insights, Splunk, CloudWatch and Azure Monitor).
Develop and maintain cloud-native applications using microservices and APIs.
Write scripts in Python, PowerShell, and Bash to automate processes.
Build and deploy applications using Node.js.
Implement CI/CD pipelines and manage source control for efficient development workflows.
Administer Identity & Access Management using EntraID.
Ensure security and compliance using Microsoft Defender and Purview, adhering to NIST, CUI, HIPAA, and FERPA standards.
**This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.
** **May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods.
** Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Knowledge of all aspects of software and cloud infrastructure.
Knowledge of various enterprise solutions.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google Workspaces.
Ability to lead presentations with small to medium-sized groups Able to organize and provide direction to junior staff members Ability to bridge the gap between team manager and team members on technical topics.
Ability to effectively manage workload and delivery assignments on time.
Additional Job Details Preferences: Demonstrated proficiency with cloud-based services Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Pipelines and/or GitHub Actions Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure AI and Windows server operating systems Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft 365 services and functionality including expertise with Entra ID for Identity & Access Management.
Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Puppet, Ansible, Chef).
Experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash scripting, and Node.js Experience with microservices architecture and API development.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
Knowledge of compliance standards (NIST, CUI, HIPAA, FERPA).
Knowledge of cloud infrastructure monitoring tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Google Cloud Operations Suite) Strong knowledge of networking concepts and private cloud connectivity configuration.
Use cloud cost management tools to track and analyze cloud spending Additional Certifications: AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate (preferred for security-focused responsibilities Licenses/Certification: N/A Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Four (4) years of professional experience implementing and managing enterprise solutions.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Strong written and oral communication skills Required Application Materials: List of Three References, Resume, Cover Letter Best Consideration Date: March 30, 2026 Posting Close Date: N/A Open Until Filled: Yes Salary Range: $152,480.00
- $182,976.00 Please apply at: Additional Information: Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week.
Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.
Visa Sponsorship Information: DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.
F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.
Job Risks: Not Applicable to This Position Financial Disclosure Required: No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website .
Department: DIT-EE-Platform Services Worker Sub-Type: Staff Regular Benefits Summary: For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link .
Background Checks: Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check.
Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment.
Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information.
The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility: The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.
Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement : The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice See above description for requirements.
712844BR
Date posted:
Feb. 15, 2026
Description:
This position may be eligible for a $25K sign on bonus for external hires!
WHAT WE'RE DOING
Lockheed Martin, Rotary Mission Systems Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today's most daunting challenges: the use of advanced electronics to undermine our way of life. As a cyber security professional at Lockheed Martin, you'll protect the networks that our citizens and the world depend upon each minute: Financial assets. Healthcare information. Critical infrastructure. Hazardous materials. The uninterrupted flow of energy that keeps modern life moving. Here, you'll work with cybersecurity experts on the forefront of threat protection and proactive prevention. In this fast-paced, real-world environment, you'll draw on all your education and experience as well as the resources of Lockheed Martin to keep the threats at bay.
Cyber | Lockheed Martin
WHO WE ARE
The program is on fire for cyber. In support of our customer, members of the team are responsible for providing full lifecycle support including analysis, design, development, integration, testing, procurement, deployment, security, training and sustainment for collection and antenna systems.
WHY JOIN US
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
We support our employees, so they can support our mission.
THE WORK
As a Software Engineer you will:
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
This position is participating in our
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Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience; or no experience required with a related Masters degree. Considered experienced, but still a learner.
• Candidate must possess active security clearance with a polygraph.
Desired Skills:
• C++
• Python
• Kubernetes
Clearance Level:
TS/SCI w/Poly SP
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely:
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position:
9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $86,100 - $151,800. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level:
Experienced Professional
Business Unit:
RMS
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area:
Software Engineering
Type:
Task Order/IDIQ
Shift:
First
Staff UI/UX Designer - Essex Management
US Remote
Please remember to include a link to your online portfolio on your resume and if the site is password protected, how to access it so we can review.
This position supports "Essex, an Emmes Company". Essex is a biomedical informatics and health information technology-focused consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rockville, MD. The Essex team comprises experts with extensive experience in strategically developing and managing complex health and biomedical information programs for clients in the Federal Government, research academia, and private sectors.
Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.
Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.
We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients' lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We're looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!
Primary Purpose
This role works as part of the Essex Modern Technology & Engineering (MT&E) team and will be focused on owning and driving the Human Centered Design (HCD) capability at the company. This is a senior Staff-level role with operational and strategic deliverables across client-facing projects and internal company initiatives. The role will be responsible for developing user interfaces, design system(s), and providing design strategy/leadership to support life science research in the public and/or private industry. This role will work on client project deliverables as well as in-house Essex deliverables to grow the overall Essex Human-Centered Design (HCD) capability. The role provides strong career growth opportunities in an innovative technology environment working with premier research organizations.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive the Human Centered Design (HCD) capability at
- Lead the development of design solutions that solve complex and challenging UI/UX problems.
- Meet with engineering team leads, and business and product owners to kick-off the design process at project inception.
- Design clean, accessible, and modern UIs that adhere to the unified principles of a
design system. - Develop documentation, including design process working practices, design system guides, and knowledge presentations.
- Provide UI/UX design leadership and advocacy across multiple concurrent projects-both customer-facing and internal. Establish and guide the overall design vision, user-experience strategy, and brand direction for each initiative.
- Work in a collaborative cross-functional team environment to deliver UI mocks and wireframes tied to features across all tiers in a CI/CD Agile environment.
- Leverage any combination of UX research techniques (e.g., card sorting, story maps) to achieve the desired design deliverable goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, when necessary, to complete cross-project initiatives (e.g., accessibility compliance, design system updates).
- Mentor members of the design team to provide career path guidance.
- Interview UI/UX design candidate(s) and provide evaluation/recommendation to the
hiring manager. - Take ownership of the design interview and evaluation process. Define and improve the process based on industry conventions and evolving trends.
- Own and drive in-house design projects that are used to improve the company's Human Centered Design (HCD) capabilities.
- Contribute to the company's business development activity (e.g., providing design and branding content, and reviewing proposal responses.
- Conduct Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) reviews across multiple projects and BD initiatives.
- Work effectively with teams outside of engineering across the Essex organization on key company and/or UI/UX branding initiatives.
Qualifications
- A deep understanding of design techniques and principles involved in the production of conceptual prototypes and wireframes.
- Subject matter expertise in accessibility, accessibility tools, VPAT reviews, application interaction design, and design systems and frameworks (Bootstrap, Foundation, USWDS).
- Experience providing design and accessibility deliverables on multiple projects
running concurrently. - Comprehensive experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD)
- Excellent understanding of and experience with design collaboration tools such as Figma.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and collaboration skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate concepts and recommendations confidently to a variety of audiences.
- Thorough, methodical, and exhibits meticulous attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of the following technologies and software: LucidChart, HTML, and
CSS (SCSS). - 10+ years of UI/UX design experience.
- Possession of a Bachelor or Graduate degree in Design or Human-Computer Interaction.
- A portfolio of professional UI/UX web design work.
Though not mandatory but bonus points for:
- Possession of at least one of the following UI/UX certifications: UXC (Nielsen Norman Group UX Certification OR CUA (Human Factors International Certified Usability Analyst)
- Experience working with USWDS (United States Web Design System).
Why work at Emmes?
At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:
- Flexible Approved Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Work From Home Anywhere in the US
- Maternal/Paternal Leave
- Casual Dress Code & Work Environment
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The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)
SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE!
You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you're looking for a change of scenery?
USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.
Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.
Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:
Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $63,148 - $120,145 per year
Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.
Overtime Pay: Up to 25%
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.
All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.
*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:
- Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
- Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island
- Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
- El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
- El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico
- Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina
- Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
- Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
- Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
- Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
- San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
- Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
- Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
- Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
- Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton
Duties and Responsibilities:
As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include:
- Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
- Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations.
- Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
- Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
- Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
Qualifications:
GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
- Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.
- Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
- Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.
If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.
GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:
- Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
- Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
- Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.
Other Requirements:
Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.
Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement, and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy.
How to Apply:
Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre-screening questions.
You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.
NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
