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Our client seeks a proactive and skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their Human Resources team in Atlanta, Georgia, US . This role is vital in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent for critical technology positions across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the tech talent market, proven experience in full-cycle recruitment, and excellent interpersonal skills. You will be responsible for developing effective sourcing strategies, engaging passive candidates, and guiding hiring managers through the recruitment process to ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience.

Key responsibilities include identifying and advertising job openings, developing creative sourcing strategies using various channels (job boards, social media, professional networks), and conducting initial candidate screenings. You will manage the interview process, coordinate with hiring managers to gather feedback, and extend job offers. Building and maintaining a strong talent pipeline for current and future needs will be a significant part of your role. Understanding the technical requirements of various IT roles and communicating effectively with technical candidates is essential. A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred. A minimum of 3 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, with a strong focus on technology roles, is required. Proven experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools is a must. Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills are necessary. A passion for connecting great talent with great opportunities is required. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to impact the growth of a leading company by building its technology workforce.

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to build and lead their remote hiring initiatives. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to manage recruitment efforts from anywhere in the US. You will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and engaging top talent across various departments, with a strong focus on filling specialized roles within the organization. Your expertise in candidate sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation will be critical to our success. You will partner closely with hiring managers to understand their needs, develop effective recruitment strategies, and ensure a seamless candidate experience. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the current talent market, innovative sourcing techniques, and a passion for building high-performing teams. You will leverage various recruitment tools and platforms, build talent pipelines, and contribute to employer branding efforts. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment. If you are a results-oriented recruiter with a passion for connecting great people with great opportunities in a remote setting, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes for various positions, primarily focusing on remote roles.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and attract qualified candidates.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment plans.
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, providing a positive and engaging experience.
• Negotiate and extend job offers, ensuring competitive compensation packages.
• Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools to manage candidate data and workflows.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and enhance the organization's reputation as an employer of choice.
• Track key recruitment metrics and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
• Stay informed about labor market trends and best practices in talent acquisition.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in full-cycle talent acquisition, with a proven focus on remote hiring.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and recruiting for diverse roles, including hard-to-fill positions.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse) and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Excellent interviewing, assessment, and candidate evaluation skills.
• Strong understanding of employment law and compliance.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
• Experience in developing talent pipelines and candidate engagement strategies.

This position is advertised for the Cincinnati, Ohio, US area but is a fully remote role.

Our client is a leading innovator in the tech industry and is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their fully remote team, supporting roles based in Madison, Wisconsin, US , and beyond. This is an exceptional opportunity for a recruitment professional passionate about identifying and attracting top-tier technical talent. As a remote-first organization, we leverage cutting-edge tools and processes to ensure seamless collaboration and efficient recruitment across different time zones. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the tech talent landscape, a creative approach to sourcing, and a commitment to providing an outstanding candidate experience.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for a variety of technical roles, including software engineering, data science, and IT operations.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive and active candidates through various channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, professional networks, etc.).
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their needs, define job requirements, and develop targeted recruitment plans.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial phone interviews, and assess candidates' qualifications and cultural fit.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring teams, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
• Extend job offers and negotiate compensation packages with selected candidates.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives throughout the recruitment process.
• Contribute to employer branding efforts and promote our client as an employer of choice.
• Stay informed about market trends, compensation benchmarks, and innovative recruitment practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, with a strong emphasis on technical recruiting.
• Proven ability to source and attract hard-to-find technical talent.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software, including ATS (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever) and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset with a passion for recruitment.
• Familiarity with various tech stacks and understanding of common technical roles and skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

**Overview**
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (BPSM)
Bowhead is seeking a Subject Matter Expert to join our MCICOM contract in Arlington, VA. The Subject Matter Specialist will be responsible for will assist in providing data, writing technical documents, assist in pricing and reviewing documents for technical accuracy. The Subject Matter Expert must be able to coordinate financial, technical and administrative resources effectively and, at times, with minimal supervision.
**Responsibilities**
+ Senior expert with extensive knowledge and experience developing and applying analytic methodologies and principles
+ Leads application of analytic techniques and helps define project objectives and strategic direction
+ Responsible for providing leadership and vision to client and project teams around the methodology
+ Resolves complex problems, which require an in-depth knowledge of analytic methodologies and principles
+ Directs the activities of more junior Analysts or other staff as necessary on activities related to the application of analytical techniques and methodologies
+ Demonstrated managerial and supervisory skills.
+ Other duties as assigned
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelors degree and a minimum of five (5) or more years of experience required
+ Experience as PACS/DBIDS BSO with installation and multiple base systems management. Including experience with modifying base profiles; assigning and modifying Force Protection Conditions (FPCON); maintaining access areas, perimeters, and access control points; modifying credential category settings through base profiles and assigning operator roles.
+ Has recent documented knowledge and experience with DoD and USMC installation access control policy, guidance, procedures, and systems.
+ Understands and comprehends the security principles related to access control.
+ Has familiarity with law enforcement operations related to access control.
+ Understands physical and electronic security systems/security requirements.
+ Is knowledgeable about the acquisition process for PACS/DBIDS systems.
+ Is knowledgeable of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) budget and funding process.
+ Has a fundamental understanding of server-based systems integration.
+ Has an understanding of the funding process associated with the project life-cycle cost management principles to include but not limited to inventory management and life cycle replacement of equipment.
+ Understands system from data source-ops employment.
+ Has a working knowledge of computers, PACS/DBIDS, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office software.
+ Has the ability to run required reports; analyze, collate, combine, or extract data to identify patterns, recognize shortfalls, or develop recommended courses of action.
+ Has the ability to track equipment status and conduct trend analysis for action at the installation, regional, and enterprise levels.
+ Can perform basic troubleshooting fundamentals for logical and physical systems.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
Physical Demands:
+ Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
+ Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
+ Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
#LI-JR1
Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
All candidates must apply online at and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance ( contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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**ID** _ _
**Category** _Logistics & Transportation_
**Location : Location** _US-VA-Arlington_
**Minimum Clearance Required** _Secret_
**Travel Requirement** _Less than 10%_

**Overview**
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (MCESS)
Bowhead is seeking a highly qualified Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide direct programmatic, technical, and cybersecurity support for the Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS), Marine Corps Electronic Security System (MCESS), and Physical Security initiatives in Charleston, SC. This role supports the Installation Security and Mission Assurance Branch at HQMC and MCICOM. The preferred candidates will have the ability to travel 25% or more to CONUS and OCONUS Marine Corps Installations.
**Responsibilities**
**Essential functions will include:**
**DBIDS Program Support**
+ Sustain DBIDS operations across Marine Corps installations
+ Provide Tier II/III troubleshooting and coordinate site assistance visits
+ Deliver training Operator and Maintainer training and update training materials as required
+ Track hardware inventory and manage lifecycle replacement
+ Monitor cybersecurity posture, ATO/RMF status, and IA compliance
+ Generate weekly and monthly reports and After-Action Reviews (AARs)
**MCESS & Physical Security Support**
+ Serve as SME for system engineering and cybersecurity compliance
+ Support RMF packages, MCCAST reviews, and vulnerability mitigation
+ Liaise with MCICOM, NIWC Atlantic, HQMC C4, TSA IPT, and others as required
+ Provide weekly briefs and monthly reports
**Deliverables**
+ Weekly DBIDS and MCESS status briefs
+ Monthly reports on metrics, readiness, and cybersecurity posture
+ AARs for site visits, outages, inspections, and training
+ RMF milestone tracking and updated training materials
**Qualifications**
+ Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience
+ Bachelor's degree required
+ Experience with using theDefense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) preferred
+ DoD 8570/8140 cybersecurity certification preferred (Security +, GSEC, CASP or CISSP)
+ Ability to travel extensively both domestically and internationally
+ Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
+ Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
+ Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
**Travel Requirements:**
+ Active Passport.
+ Ability to travel 25%, both CONUS and OCONUS.
+ On some occasions, overnight travel may be required.
**P** **hysical Demands:**
+ Must be able to lift up to 10-25 pounds
+ Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
+ Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
**SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:** Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
#LI-JR1
Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
All candidates must apply online at and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance ( contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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**ID** _ _
**Category** _Information Technology_
**Location : Location** _US-SC-Charleston_
**Minimum Clearance Required** _Secret_
**Travel Requirement** _25% - 50%_

Job Description

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Luminance, the pioneer of Legal-Grade™ AI for enterprise. Backed by internationally renowned VCs and named in both the Forbes AI 50 list of ‘Most Promising Private AI Companies in the World’ and Inc. 5000’s ‘Fastest Growing Companies in America’, Luminance is disrupting the legal profession around the globe.

World-leading AI company, Luminance, is looking for Subject Matter Experts in its New York office. Off the back of a $75 million Series C funding round and 6x ARR growth in the last two years, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the leadership team of a fast-growing AI company that is transforming the legal industry.

As a Subject Matter Expert, you will be looking to use your legal background to accelerate your career in a new direction. The role will be varied, sitting at the intersection between the product, our customers and the market:

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Luminance’s customer base - which includes blue-chip organisations such as DHL, AMD and LG - to ensure maximum value from the technology and drive a first-class customer experience
• Helping shape the future of ground-breaking product innovation for its 700+ global customers;s
• Be a Luminance ambassador and evangelist, speaking on the company’s behalf at industry conferences and other public forums;
• A strategic partner to the leadership team;
• And much more

Requirements

• Legal knowledge is a must – qualified lawyers are strongly favoured
• A self starter, able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Able to act as a representative of the company’s leadership team in strategic customer and/or partner relationships, as well as in public settings such as industry events
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster strong customer relationships and develop an in-depth knowledge of the product to meet individual business requirements
• Able to manage multiple projects, adhere to timelines, adapt to shifting priorities, all with an attention to detail and eye for what moves the needle
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft and communicate clear, concise, and compelling narratives
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree with a GPA of 3.4 or above (US) or 2:1 and above

Job Description

Job Description

At Puzzle, we’re not just building accounting software- we’re fundamentally reimagining it. Our cutting-edge platform seamlessly integrates with modern fintech tools, offering founders and finance teams a real-time and comprehensive view of their financial landscape like never before.

What We're Looking For

As a Technical Product Specialist , you’ll be on the front lines ensuring Puzzle delivers a seamless, high-quality experience for our customers. You’ll work closely with Customer Success, Engineering, and Product to triage technical issues, identify and investigate critical bugs, and help maintain the high reliability and performance our users expect.

What You’ll Do

• Become a Puzzle Expert: Develop deep expertise in every aspect of the Puzzle platform - features, workflows, edge case - so you can provide authoritative guidance, uncover root causes quickly, and anticipate customer needs.

• Provide Technical Customer Support: Offer guidance directly to customers and customer success managers on troubleshooting steps and best practices.

• Lead Technical Issue Triage: Identify, document, and prioritize technical issues from customers and internal teams—distinguishing between “nice-to-have” and “customer-blocking.”

• Write Clear, Actionable Bug Reports: Create detailed, reproducible bug reports and gather logs or screenshots that help engineers resolve problems quickly.
  

• Test Pre-Release Features: Test new features before release to catch issues early and keep our platform stable.
  

• Drive Issue Resolution: Serve as the bridge between Customer Success and Engineering, ensuring smooth communication and quick resolution of high-priority incidents.
  

• Continuously Improve Processes: Suggest and refine internal workflows to make issue tracking, escalation, and resolution more efficient.
  

Who You Are

• 2+ years of experience in a technical support, product specialist, QA, or related role in a SaaS or software environment.
  

• Strong problem-solving skills and an activated curiosity to dig into root causes.

• Motivated by nebulous problems, excited to work in a fast-paced startup environment; comfortable with ambiguity.
  

• Ability to translate technical details into clear, concise documentation.
  

• Comfortable analyzing logs, investigating performance issues, or using tools like Zendesk, Intercom, Linear, Datadog, and Retool (or eager to learn).
  

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset; you enjoy working with engineers, product managers, and customer-facing teams.

• Familiarity with Accounting Principles is a plus but not required.

What’s in it for you?

Join Puzzle Financial at a pivotal growth stage where you'll help redefine and reimagine how companies handle their financials while building your career in a flexible, remote-first environment. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact, work with innovative founders, and develop valuable expertise at the intersection of modern accounting and fintech.

Here is a preview of some of the amazing benefits here at Puzzle:

• Competitive base pay and meaningful equity

• 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (U.S. & Canada vary)

• 10 observed holidays and a flexible PTO policy so you can recharge

• $1000 home office budget to get you set up for success

• $400 co-working budget for face time with your colleagues

• 600 learning and development budget

• 401K so you can save for your future

• And much more

*Visa Sponsorship Notice: Puzzle does not provide visa sponsorship for new hires at this time. We can only consider candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. or Canada without requiring new visa sponsorship or transfer of an existing visa.

Puzzle is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Candidates should be currently residing in the U.S. or Canada to be eligible for this position. If hired, you will be required to present proof of work authorization. This employer is a participant of the E-Verify program.

Compensation Range: 75K - 100K

**Summary:**
Meta is seeking a data center Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. Our data centers serve as the foundation upon which our software operates to meet the demands of our customers. The Controls SME will be a part of the facility operations team and will be responsible for reliability and quality of the Building Management System (BMS). The Controls Subject Matter Expert will need to have a broad understanding of controls system and equipment function and will be responsible for procedure-based controls equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight. The candidate will support data center daily operations and global quality/standardization initiatives and will have a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
**Required Skills:**
Controls Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities:
1. Accountable for all Building Management System (BMS) changes and enhancements at the data center as part of a global fleet
2. Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions requiring extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems and experience with testing and creating modifications in multiple languages of systems software
3. Troubleshoot and repair controls hardware including controllers, relays, measurement devices, actuators, and associated equipment with mechanical and electrical device systems
4. Review operating equipment data for efficiency improvements, monitor all building systems for abnormal operating trends, and make optimization adjustments accordingly
5. Collaborate with other disciplines to make modifications to BMS settings to manage the building space
6. Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between local controls team and applicable local and global teams
7. Manage controls vendors while supporting site operations including direct oversight to all system configuration and component upgrades
8. Provide QA/QC oversight of controls scope, review proposals and review programming through commissioning process for new construction and retrofits
9. Oversee all control system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity is maintained and that all modifications to existing systems comply with best practices, including change control processes
10. Provide technical controls training and support to all Facility Operations staff
11. Collaborate with the global controls team to provide feedback on global controls strategies and implement global initiatives at the data center
12. Communicate all issues and upcoming controls work with site management
13. Travel expectations can be significant during the first 6 months for initial training and onboarding. After initial onboarding, there would be occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, training, etc
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
14. 7+ years of controls experience in programming development, start up, and commissioning of complex systems - central plants, air handling units, and evaporative cooling/humidification systems
15. Bachelor's degree or trade certification in related field plus 3+ years relevant controls industry experience will be considered in lieu of 7+ years controls industry experience
16. Experience in critical environments
17. Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work
18. Theoretical & practical understanding of control equipment & systems, with expertise in control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction
19. Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and life safety systems associated with critical environments
20. Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings and controls diagrams
21. Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
22. Experience in a data center industry
23. Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience
24. Experience with software programming languages to include Python, PHP, SQL
25. IT/Networking certification
26. Equipment field service engineering or representative experience
**Public Compensation:**
$110,000/year to $156,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at

**Overview**
GovCIO is currently hiring for a **Kafka (Subject Matter Expert)** to support our customer, USPS and their CIO Architecture, Strategy & Innovation (CASI) group. The CASI is to assist Vice President of Information Technology (IT) design, develop, maintain, support, and translate corporate business vision and strategy along with stakeholder input into objectives for building, enhancing, or replacing business and IT systems capabilities, together with an implementation of a comprehensive IT roadmap, all-the-while maintaining resilience to change as a key architectural and strategy objective for the enterprise. In the fast-paced world of IT, agility and responsiveness to the frequently occurring changes in direction are a must, even while moving continuously forward implementing elements of the Postmaster General's "Delivering for America" 10-year plan. This position is full remote within the United states.
To support the USPS mission, projects, and system requirements, the USPS requires sophisticated information technology systems support services by experienced professionals. The CASI team demonstrates leadership by evaluating and driving implementation of innovative solutions for technology infrastructure and application architecture.
**Responsibilities**
+ Analysis support to integrate new kafka cluster and event stream requirements into established large-scale, production enterprise architectures.
+ Conduct Design and Architecture assessments and provide written recommendations for integrating kafka event streams within an application domain or enterprise event brokering.
+ Troubleshoot production kafka event streams and software integration issues as top tier internal support, including review of performance issues and proposing resolutions.
+ Conduct research and provide written reviews of kafka ecosystem best practices and innovative strategies for hybrid multi-cloud high availability.
+ Conduct proof of concept activities and build prototypes for kafka technology stack components in sandbox environments to assess new capabilities.
+ Define and implement standards and patterns for kafka ecosystem life cycle, test-driven protection schemes, and automated implementation strategies.
+ Devise strategies and roadmaps for enterprise expansion of kafka ecosystem capabilities, integrations, and governance.
+ Strategy and compliance reviews and recommendations for enterprise kafka ecosystem elements which may include the following: architecture frameworks, databases, network, web and application architecture resources, backup and recovery, high availability, disaster recovery, patch management and analytics.
+ Querying and managing data in both SQL and NoSQL databases.
**Qualifications**
Bachelor's with 20+ years (or commensurate experience)
Required Skills and Experience
+ Hands-on experience designing and implementing kafka event streaming capabilities in applications and infrastructure across hybrid multi-cloud environments.
+ Experience producing IT technical artifacts, with an emphasis on kafka event streams, including design documents, architecture diagrams, architecture assessments, white papers, test plans, requirements mapping, and implementation plans.
+ In-depth knowledge of design principles and inner workings of kafka implementations and applicable use cases for migrating applications from legacy style to modern style with the use of Event Streams and Async APIs.
+ Demonstrable knowledge of Apache Kafka, Confluent Platform, Confluent Cloud.
+ Demonstrable knowledge of Apache Strimzi, Confluent for Kubernetes.
+ Demonstrable knowledge of Cloud services with Kafka API compatibility (e.g. Azure Event Hub, Amazon MSK).
+ Demonstrable knowledge of Confluent Schema Registry and serialization using JSON and AVRO schemas.
+ Demonstrable knowledge of kafka replication options including Mirror Maker, Confluent Cluster Linking and Schema Linking.
+ Demonstrable knowledge of Confluent Identity Mgmt and RBAC, integrated/federated with enterprise IDP & role management.
+ Demonstrable knowledge of Kafka Client APIs (Producer, Consumer, Streams).
+ Demonstrable knowledge of Kafka Connect and Connectors (e.g. JDBC, Cassandra, Google BigQuery, Websphere MQ, etc).
+ Demonstrable knowledge of sizing and capacity planning for kafka clusters.
+ Demonstrable knowledge of kafka topic partitioning strategies including partition key design strategies.
**Additional Requirements:**
+ Using design patterns for building scalable and maintainable applications/solutions.
+ Clearly document code, models, and technical solutions.
+ Proficiency in Generative AI and prompt engineering.
+ Continuous learning and adaptability in a very large IT organization
+ Communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and executive stakeholders.
+ Troubleshooting software and technical implementations in large-scale enterprise ecosystems.
+ Understanding of concepts like CI/CD, containerization, and deployment strategies for kafka components in large-scale production environments.
+ Querying and managing data in both SQL and NoSQL databases.
+ Proficiency creating technical diagrams with products like Microsoft Visio or Draw.io.
+ Proficiency creating technical design and architecture documents in Microsoft Word.
+ Proficiency creating business and technical presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
+ Proficiency creating data representations, charts and reports in tools such as Microsoft's Excel worksheets and Power BI.
**Clearance Required:** US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green card) is required to obtain and maintain the Public Trust
Preferred Skills and Experience
+ Integrating kafka event streams with Agentic AI workflows.
**Company Overview**
GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.
But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?
**What You Can Expect**
**Interview & Hiring Process**
If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:
+ During the Interview Process
+ Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
+ Camera must be on
+ A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
+ During the Hiring Process
+ Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
+ Background check, to include:
+ Criminal history (past 7 years)
+ Verification of your highest level of education
+ Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
**Employee Perks**
At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ Corporate Discounts
+ Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
+ Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
+ Referral Bonus Program
+ Internal Mobility Program
+ Pet Insurance
+ Flexible Work Environment
*Available to full-time employees
Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.
**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.
**Posted Pay Range**
The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
**Posted Salary Range**
USD $150,000.00 - USD $195,000.00 /Yr.
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**Category** _Software Engineering Services_
**Position Type** _Full-Time_