Sr. Scrum Master / Team Coach - Cyber Security

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On Site
USD70 - USD80
Contract - W2

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Sr. Scrum Master / Team Coach - Cyber Security

Job Details

job summary:

We are seeking a Sr. Scrum Master / Team Coach to support a high-impact cybersecurity program within a major federal enterprise. This role combines hands-on Agile facilitation with team-level coaching to accelerate delivery, increase transparency, and strengthen Agile maturity across technical teams working in a mission-critical cyber environment. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of enterprise Scrum Master experience, a SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master certification, and deep proficiency with Jira Align, Jira Software, Confluence, and Kanban. This individual must be comfortable operating in a cybersecurity delivery setting, working closely with Product Owners, engineers, security analysts, and stakeholders to align team delivery with security objectives and regulatory mandates.




location: Washington, Washington, D.C.

job type: Contract

salary: $70 - 80 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:


  • Facilitate Scrum and Kanban ceremonies across multiple Agile teams delivering cybersecurity solutions.
  • Guide teams in adopting and optimizing Kanban practices, including managing WIP limits, visualizing flow, and driving cycle time improvements.
  • Partner with Product Owners to maintain clear, well-groomed backlogs aligned to evolving cyber threats and compliance priorities.
  • Enable teams to self-organize, manage flow, and improve delivery predictability through Agile metrics and visualization tools.
  • Support cross-functional collaboration across security engineering, DevSecOps, compliance, and business stakeholders.
  • Coach team members and junior Scrum Masters on Agile roles, ceremonies, and flow-based delivery.
  • Drive continuous improvement via retrospectives and actionable insights tied to security KPIs and delivery objectives.
  • Leverage Jira Align and related Atlassian tools to support transparency, dependency mapping, and release planning.
  • Serve as a key liaison between cyber leadership and delivery teams to ensure alignment on security posture, risks, and backlog priorities.
  • Foster a culture of psychological safety, rapid learning, and disciplined agility in a high-stakes technical environment.


qualifications:


  • 5+ years as a Scrum Master or Agile Team Coach in large enterprise environments.
  • SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master Certification (SSM) - Required.
  • Expert-level experience with Jira Align, Jira Software, Confluence, and Kanban frameworks.
  • Experience supporting cybersecurity, DevSecOps, or regulatory compliance teams.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.


skills:

  • Team Collaboration and Facilitation Expertise
  • Effective Stakeholder Communication Skills
  • Agile and Scrum Framework Implementation
  • Jira Align and Atlassian Suite Proficiency
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership Ability
  • Continuous Improvement and Retrospective Execution
  • Agile Metrics Interpretation and Reporting
  • Conflict Resolution and Impediment Removal
  • Requirements Analysis and Backlog Management
  • Kanban Flow Optimization and Visualization




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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.


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