IT ScrumMaster

NTG; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Technologies Group is seeking a qualified IT Scrum Master to support the Missile Defense Agency under the IRES contract. The role collaborates with the Release Train Engineer to implement SAFe and Agile practices across dispersed teams in Huntsville and Colorado Springs, in a hybrid onsite environment.

The ideal candidate will have DoD TS eligibility, 2+ years in Scrum Master/Agile roles, and hands-on experience with Jira/Confluence/Azure DevOps to drive IT operations and regulatory

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen required.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance eligible.
• 4+ years of general (full-time) work experience.
• 2+ years of Scrum Master/Agile Coach/PM experience.
• Current Agile certifications (CSM, PSM I, or SSM).
• Experience with Jira/Confluence/Azure DevOps for remote/hybrid teams.
• Experience applying Agile methodologies to IT operations.
• Must be able to obtain an active DoW Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the RTE to define and align the Scrum Master role with SAFe frameworks and Agile release trains.
• Design, implement, and train IT teams on customized Agile processes.
• Establish a cohesive, hybrid, one-team dynamic across HSV and COS locations.
• Facilitate an optimized Agile cadence for IT and infrastructure delivery cycles.
• Coach the team and organization on using Agile/Scrum to deliver IT solutions.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile Coach

SAFe Framework

Backlog Grooming

Cross-Team Coordination

Security Clearance

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The IT Scrum Master supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will work in close partnership with the Release Train Engineer (RTE). Because our technical teams are geographically dispersed, this position will operate in an onsite, hybrid environment, facilitating collaboration across a mix of in-person and virtual team members in both Huntsville and Colorado Springs

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the RTE to define, mature, and align the Scrum Master role with program-level SAFe frameworks and Agile release trains.
• Collaborate with the RTE to design, implement, and train the IT team on customized Agile processes, helping technical staff smoothly transition to a structured Agile delivery model.
• Establish a cohesive "one-team" dynamic across geographically split locations (HSV and COS) by leveraging virtual collaboration tools and maintaining an inclusive hybrid engagement model.
• Facilitate an optimized Agile battle rhythm tailored to the unique operational needs and delivery cycles of the IT and infrastructure teams.
• Guide and coach the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices to deliver high-quality IT solutions
• Assist the Product Owner and Technical Leads with backlog maintenance, prioritizing IT initiatives, and translating technical requirements into actionable user stories.
• Assist the team by making sure all data for planning is documented into the system of record for accurate reporting and metrics development.
• Deliver metrics to the RTE on a recurring (weekly) basis.
• Identify, track, and actively resolve impediments or blockers that hinder the team’s ability to meet Sprint goals.
• Manage and track team capacity, sprint velocity, and burn-down charts using Agile lifecycle management tools.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination and dependency management, especially when rolling out complex enterprise system upgrades or resolving break/fix activities.
• Ensure that IT service delivery and cybersecurity compliance tasks are properly integrated into the Agile workflow.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability within the team.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance.
• Must have 4, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience, May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 2, or more, years of directly related experience acting as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Project Manager.
• Must hold a current Agile certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I), or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)).
• Must have experience using Agile management and collaboration tools (such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps) to facilitate remote and hybrid teams.
• Must have experience applying Agile methodologies to IT operations.
• Must be able to obtain an active DoW Top Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoW Top Secret Security Clearance
• Have prior experience in Agile/Scrum practices within a technical team, ideally under the guidance of an RTE or Agile Coach.
• Have experience working within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), particularly in a DoD or government contracting environment. Familiarity with software lifecycle and development processes.
• Have a technical background or previous experience in System Administration, Network Engineering, or IT Service Management.
• Have experience integrating ITIL methodologies (Change, Incident, Problem management) with Agile processes.
• Have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE)
• Have familiarity with DoD cybersecurity processes, such as RMF, Secure Host Baselines, and DISA STIGs.
• Have Advanced Agile certifications (e.g., A-CSM, PSM II, PMI-ACP, or SAFe Release Train Engineer).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Northern Technologies Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Travel

10%

Shift

Normal office hours that align with the core hours of the customer

Note

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The salary range listed represents a good faith estimate and is provided in compliance with applicable pay transparency laws. The final compensation offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions.