Scrum Master

Scrum Master – TS/SCI Security Clearance Required. Lackland AFB, SATX
Job Summary:
As a Scrum Master, you will be managing different talented scrum teams working on critical projects associated with a multi-year IT Transformation program. Teams strive to follow Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery model.
IPSecure, Inc.
At IPSecure, you’ll shape the future of Cybersecurity by building the technology to tackle the toughest challenges and stay ahead of the latest threats. If you want to join an agile and growing company that makes a direct impact in the cyber fight against cyber criminals, IPSecure is the place for you. Driven by passionate people who are dedicated to making the world safer, it’s no wonder we’ve been named a Top Place to Work in San Antonio.
While you will be given lots of room to learn and grow, here are the starting requirements:

• Minimum 2 years Scrum Master experience
• Desired experience working in a Software Development team, as a Developer, or QE, or BA, or Architect
• Experienced with common Agile practices (Scrum and Kanban) and different software development processes
• Experienced with agile tools, JIRA would be highly preferred
• Desired experience using GitLab
• Desired experience as a Technical Project Manager
• Servant Leader - Must be able to garner respect from his/her team and be willing to get hands dirty to get the job done
• Assertive – Must be able to ensure Agile/Scrum concepts and principles are adhered to, must be able to be a voice of reason and authority, make the tough calls.
• Situationally Aware – Must be the first to notice differences and issues as they arise and elevate them to management
• Enthusiastic and passionate about Agile methodologies and continuously raising team’s performance and effectiveness

Responsibilities:

• Assist the customer in application of the Scrum Framework to facilitate both cyberspace capability and TTP development.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies to include, but not limited to, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
• Lead and coach scrum adoption.
• Plan scrum implementation.
• With assistance from the customer provided Product Owner, develop, maintain, and update the team working agreement.
• Ensure that goals, scope and product domain etc. are understood by every member in the Scrum Team.
• Removes project impediments that stand in the way of team productivity and performance.
• Work with other Scrum Masters in the squadron to increase the effectiveness of the application of Scrum in the organization.
• Manage scrum teams and guide them on continuous improvements
• Manage scrum boards to ensure everything is up to date and hold team members responsible for keeping it updated.
• Track stories and keep stories on track – ensure that stories are properly decomposed into manageable tasks, impediments are voiced timely, team members are not taking abnormal time (given the story points) for any given story.
• Must have CSM or PSM I certification and must be able to obtain either a A-CSM or PSM II certification within 6 months of employment.

Our Benefits!

• We offer competitive benefit plans for medical, dental and vision.
• Paid Time Off Accrued.
• Educational Assistant Program.
• Supplemental Insurance.
• Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave.
• Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution match.

***IPSecure is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Antonio, TX 78249: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Scrum: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: One location