Job Description

This position within the Division of Marketing’s Digital Team joins a team of front-end and back-end web developers and platforms team to help host, secure, and maintain the central web presence of Syracuse University. The DevOps Specialist will work in collaboration w/Marketing Technology & Web Development Teams to assist with on-premise and cloud containerized deployments. This position is responsible for assisting the development team to automate the implementation, testing, and deployment of products into a runtime environment in a reliable and efficient manner. This position is part of a high performing team providing a stable and reliable web hosting environment for various websites for Syracuse University, including flagship channels (www.syracuse.edu), schools and colleges, and business units. The DevOps Specialist works with central IT to ensure proper security, code review and University development best practice is followed. The DevOps Specialist will have trusted access to production, development and testing environments. This includes high-visibility properties in the central marketing portfolio in addition to hundreds of other websites that are hosted using the university’s web hosting platform. The scope of services in these responsibilities includes web, application, database and legacy systems.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree or equivalent amount of education and work experience.
• One (1) plus years of work experience related to software development and containerized applications with a focus on CI/CD and application monitoring.

Skills and Knowledge

• Experience with DevOps (CI/CD) pipeline concepts and tools such as GitHub, Gitlab, Docker, and Jenkins.
• Experience with one or more scripting languages (Bash, Python, Go).
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Pulumi.
• Familiarity with configuration management systems (Ansible) to automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment tasks across varied language stacks.
• Proficient in source code management using Git, including branching strategies, merging workflows, and code reviews for projects in Python, PHP, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Familiarity with various methods to audit site performance, monitor uptime and prevent intrusion preferred.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and experience troubleshooting web server connections and routing.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or other cloud hosting preferred.
• Experience with WordPress, Django, and identity providers, such as Azure Entra.
• Experience documenting systems, architecture and solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to work well with others and independently as necessary.
• Ability to prioritize projects, evaluate requests and offer solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work with web development and marketing technology/platform teams to assist with assist with on-premise and cloud containerized deployments, automating the implementation, testing, and deployment of products into a runtime environment in a reliable and efficient manner.
• Work with central IT to ensure proper security, code review and University development best practice is followed.
• Break/fix incident response and support of division, campus community, and external vendor partners.
• Craft process, best practice and support documentation as required.
• Quality assurance (QA) test sites and systems in collaboration with web development team for functionality and accessibility.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries.

About The Syracuse Area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community

Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.

The Application Security Engineer ensures the security of applications powering streaming platforms, including web, mobile, and backend services. They collaborate with development and DevOps teams to integrate security into every stage of the SDLC. Their work includes evaluating architectures, conducting secure code reviews, and performing threat modeling.

Using tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, and penetration testing scripts, they identify vulnerabilities and assist developers in resolving them. They provide guidance on secure coding practices and help implement automated security checks within CI/CD pipelines. Their goal is to prevent security flaws before deployment.

In streaming environments, the engineer pays special attention to content security, DRM integration, anti-piracy measures, and API protection. They safeguard user data, prevent content leakage, and ensure secure session management. Their work directly supports the reliability and trustworthiness of the streaming platform.

The engineer also monitors applications for real-time threats, working closely with incident response teams to address exploits or unusual behavior. They conduct root-cause analysis after security events and contribute to permanent fixes and system hardening efforts.

Finally, they stay informed about emerging vulnerabilities, new attack vectors, and evolving streaming technologies. They participate in security research, propose improvements to system architecture, and help maintain a strong, scalable, and resilient security posture across all streaming products.

The Incident Response Specialist is responsible for monitoring, detecting, and analyzing cybersecurity events across the organization. They use advanced tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and forensic platforms to identify suspicious activity and assess potential threats. Their expertise enables the team to respond quickly to security incidents.

When incidents occur, the IR Specialist leads the full lifecycle response, including triage, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis. They coordinate with technical teams to neutralize threats and minimize impact on business operations. They prepare detailed incident reports outlining root causes, findings, and mitigation steps.

The specialist also develops and maintains incident response playbooks and escalation procedures. They constantly refine processes based on evolving threats, new technologies, and lessons learned from previous incidents. This ensures the organization remains prepared for future attacks.

In addition to technical work, the IR Specialist collaborates closely with security engineering, IT operations, compliance, and executive teams. They share threat intelligence, contribute to security improvements, and support proactive defense strategies. Their communication skills help bridge the gap between technical findings and business decisions.

Ongoing threat hunting, log analysis, and research are also part of the role. The IR Specialist stays updated on emerging attack techniques, malware trends, and cybersecurity tools. Their goal is to enhance the organization’s readiness, reduce risk exposure, and strengthen overall cybersecurity resilience.

Title: Java Developer
Location: Hybrid

Top Skills:

1. Java / Springboot

2. GCP / NoSQL

3. Micoservices

4. RESTFul API experience

Job Title: Java Developer
Heitmeyer Consulting is currently seeking a Java Developer contract-to-hire opportunity with one of our financial services clients. The selected candidate will help build and support the consumer payment origination and processing segment. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of hands-on Java/J2EE development experience specific to the Spring Boot framework. The candidate must have experience with Kafka. Additionally, our client is looking for a candidate who has worked on any cloud platform and has developed using pairing as they'll cross-develop applications with a peer.

Required Skills:

• 4 years of experience developing in Java J2EE
• 4+ years' experience in developing microservices while utilizing continuous integration, build and delivery w/ Spring and SpringBoot.
• Experience working with API's
• Experience using non-relational databases such as Mongo DB.
• Experience working in Agile Methodology
• Experience leveraging Kafka.

Title: Java Developer
Location: Hybrid

Top Skills:

1. Java / Springboot

2. GCP / NoSQL

3. Micoservices

4. RESTFul API experience

Job Title: Java Developer
Heitmeyer Consulting is currently seeking a Java Developer contract-to-hire opportunity with one of our financial services clients. The selected candidate will help build and support the consumer payment origination and processing segment. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of hands-on Java/J2EE development experience specific to the Spring Boot framework. The candidate must have experience with Kafka. Additionally, our client is looking for a candidate who has worked on any cloud platform and has developed using pairing as they'll cross-develop applications with a peer.

Required Skills:

• 4 years of experience developing in Java J2EE
• 4+ years' experience in developing microservices while utilizing continuous integration, build and delivery w/ Spring and SpringBoot.
• Experience working with API's
• Experience using non-relational databases such as Mongo DB.
• Experience working in Agile Methodology
• Experience leveraging Kafka.

Title: Azure Data Engineer

Location: Hybrid

• Python, SQL
• DBT Experience
• Previous retail (Prev Albertsons would be great!)
• Communication is key, speaking to stakeholders
• Communication skills, explain implementation teams
• Work with functionally split within retail analytics side
• Person would be working on hub and spoke model- supply chain and merchandising
• Two domains supply chains and store sites- lead engineers do review to other on team.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Clinical Program Consultant, provides an education and training program for a team of staff that supports care delivery organizations within OptumCare. This role is responsible for creation of quality education materials, inclusive of performance measures within NCQA HEDIS and CMS Medicare Stars; best practice documents that support quality improvement strategies for these measures; and training materials that support quality processes and systems integral to quality functions such as provider point of care quality tools and supplemental data management systems.

The ideal candidate has strong expertise in quality measures, quality rating systems and the ability to interpret HEDIS and CMS Stars specifications and regulations to create educational and training material for internal and external customers. The candidate needs to be detailed oriented and able to take complex information and translate it into simpler context for educating others. This position will require experience in creating provider and member facing materials and experience in working in cross-functional teams and presenting to different types of audiences.

If you're able to work Central time zone (CST) hours, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for development of quality education content for internal staff, providers and members and ensuring quality education materials are up-to-date, professionally created, and optimize learning for markets and CP Quality organization
• Responsible for researching and development of best practice documents that support quality improvement strategies for provider and member initiatives to improve metrics
• Responsible for document repository management, intake of requests, and cloud-based sites
• Responsible for evaluating, development and updating SOPs, workflows, and job aids
• Responsible for management of NCQA PCS Q&A and ad-hoc trainings for annual and interim changes to CMS Stars and NCQA HEDIS quality measures
• Support and back-up for quality training and onboarding including quality systems such as supplemental data and primary source verification systems for CP Quality teams providing central services to our markets, and development and updating training materials
• Responsible for supporting director for HEDIS and Stars training
• Support director as a subject matter expert not only through development of quality materials but also as a consultant within the CP Quality organization and to our markets
• Participates in various cross-functional teams, committees and meetings at any level required to meet key business goals

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working with quality performance measures, quality rating systems, and quality improvement programs
• 2+ years of experience working with CMS Medicare Stars quality programs, inclusive of CAHPS, HOS, and NCQA HEDIS measures
• 2+ years of experience with quality improvement efforts focused on provider and member strategies, and data and analytic strategies
• 2+ years of experience with learner-centric approach to promote engagement and active participation by all learners (e.g., technology usage, questioning techniques, story generation)
• 2+ years of expertise in NCQA HEDIS measures, including understanding of technical specifications for at least a subset of measures, and experience participating in annual review of changes
• 1+ years of experience presenting to executive teams and other layers of leadership within an organization
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any US state
• Experience with technology to develop educational materials, workflows and deliver presentations (e.g. Microsoft office Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Teams)
• Ability and willingness to travel both locally and non-locally up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of experience working in a quality department in a managed care organization, or in the quality department of a care delivery organization
• HEDIS chart abstraction experience
• Experience in provider facing role
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, managers, healthcare professionals, physicians and other members of senior administration and the general public
• Experience and knowledge of at least one other managed care population such as Medicaid or Commercial in addition to Medicare
• Detailed oriented and excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal, written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university Master's degree program. - Majoring in Computer Science, Statistics or a related STEM discipline. - Graduation date falls in May/June 2027 and beyond. - Ability to work year-round: part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer. - Living within commutable distance to Austin, TX and able to work in-person for all hours.
The Jr. Applied Scientist role is a unique employment opportunity for students seeking to gain on-the-job applied science and machine learning experience and receive excellent mentoring while completing their education. Jr. Applied Scientists are immersed in an Amazon team and work on exciting, meaningful projects that impact real Amazon customers. Paired 1:1 with a Amazon Applied Science Mentor, Jr. Applied Scientists receive guidance and support in all aspects of their role: skill development, career advisement, project collaboration, and more! Upon successful completion of your degree and success in the Jr. Applied Scientist role, the opportunity for full-time employment will be available at the Amazon corporate site in Austin, TX. The Jr. Applied Scientist role is part of the Jr. Developer Program, a unique internship program in several respects: • We offer work year-round, part-time (16 hrs/week) while in school and full-time (40hrs/week) during summer. Working schedules are flexible and can be re-arranged each quarter to accommodate class schedules. • We offer excellent mentoring. Our full-time applied scientists, data scientists, business intelligence engineers, and software development engineers are willing and able to mentor exceptional student applied scientists, data scientists, SDEs, and BIEs. • Jr. Applied Scientists are given responsibilities and roles that prepare them to enter the workforce after graduation with “real world” applied science and machine learning experience. Jrs. who participate in the Jr. Developer Program routinely acknowledge the valuable learning experience created by the uniform excellence of their teams, mentoring offered by experienced Amazonians, and the challenge of being a principal contributor to science and software products. Key job responsibilities • Amazon applied scientists are specialists with the knowledge to help drive the scientific vision for our products. They are aware of the state-of-the-art in their respective field of expertise and are constantly focused on advancing that state-of-the-art for improving Amazon’s products and services. • As an Applied Scientist at Amazon, you will connect with world leaders in your field working on similar problems. You will be working with distributed systems of data and providing technical partnership to the product managers, teams, and organizations building machine learning solutions. You will be tackling Machine Learning challenges in Supervised, Unsupervised, and Semi-supervised Learning; utilizing modern methods such as deep learning and classical methods from statistical learning theory, detection, estimation. • This individual will analyze large amounts of data, discover and solve real world problems and build metrics and business cases around key performance of this program. • The ideal candidate will use a customer backwards approach in deriving insights and identifying actions we can take to improve the customer experience and conversion for the program.

• Previous technical internship(s).
• Effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
• Adept at handling ambiguous or undefined problems as well as ability to think abstractly.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Build the future of the AI Data Cloud. Join the Snowflake team.

Our Sales Engineering organization is seeking an AI Specialist who can provide hands-on expertise and support while working with technical decision makers and data scientists to design and architect AI solutions built on the Snowflake AI Data Cloud.

This is a strategic role that works closely with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and the broader field organization to ensure successful execution and customer adoption of Snowflake’s AI & ML solutions.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL GET TO:

• Be the technical expert in the room that positions Snowflake’s AI and ML features and value to technical stakeholders at Snowflake’s customers across the Americas.
• Partner with Snowflake account team teams and customer champions to scope and drive POCs to success and technical wins that prove the value of Snowflake’s capabilities, including executive readouts and business value cases.
• Collaborate with Snowflake’s product and engineering teams to influence Snowflake’s AI and ML roadmaps based on customer feedback.
• Publish content that helps the team and company scale beyond your individual efforts, like blog posts, presentations at conferences, or technical collateral like notebooks and demos.
• Influence, tailor and maintain Sales Engineering AI and ML selling assets, including customer presentations, demonstrations, and customer stories.

ON DAY ONE, WE WILL EXPECT YOU TO HAVE:

• 5+ years of experience building and deploying machine learning and generative AI solutions in the cloud.
• Familiarity and associated knowledge of generative AI techniques like RAG, few shot learning, prompt engineering, or fine-tuning that are used to operationalize enterprise AI use cases like interactive chat applications or text processing.
• Deep knowledge of Python and common ML packages (such as LangChain, pandas, sklearn, and PyTorch) as well as data engineering tools and technologies like dbt, Airflow, and Spark.
• Strong presentation skills to both technical and executive audiences, whether whiteboarding sessions or formal readouts and demos.
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or related fields, or equivalent experience preferred.

BONUS POINTS FOR EXPERIENCE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

• Working knowledge of tools in the LLM ecosystem such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, and NeMo-Guard.
• Experience and understanding of large-scale infrastructure-as-a-service platforms (e.g. AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP, etc.)
• 1+ years of practical Snowflake experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with large-scale database technology (e.g. Snowflake, Netezza, Exadata, Teradata, Greenplum, etc.)

Every Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company’s confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company’s data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee's duty to keep customer information secure and confidential.

Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.

Retail Data Analyst – Customer Insights & Sales Optimization

A Retail Data Analyst specializing in customer insights and sales optimization plays a critical role in helping retail businesses understand their customers, improve sales strategies, and optimize overall store performance. This role requires a strong blend of analytical skills, retail knowledge, and business acumen to transform raw data into meaningful insights that drive decision-making across marketing, sales, and operations.

The primary responsibility of this role is to collect, clean, and analyze customer and sales data from various retail channels, including in-store purchases, online sales, loyalty programs, and customer feedback platforms. The analyst identifies key trends, shopping behaviors, and patterns that can be used to improve customer engagement and increase sales. For example, by analyzing purchase history, a Retail Data Analyst can determine which products are most popular among certain demographics, identify cross-selling opportunities, and provide insights for targeted promotions.

This position also requires close collaboration with marketing and merchandising teams. Analysts help design personalized marketing campaigns, loyalty rewards programs, and seasonal promotions that appeal to specific customer groups. They also provide reports on campaign effectiveness, showing which strategies resulted in higher sales and customer retention. By providing actionable recommendations, the Retail Data Analyst ensures that marketing spend is allocated efficiently.

Another key responsibility is monitoring and improving store performance. Analysts evaluate sales per square foot, inventory turnover, and product category performance to suggest ways to improve product placement and shelf optimization. They also help forecast demand and reduce stockouts or overstock situations by using predictive modeling techniques. Accurate forecasting helps retailers manage supply chain operations more effectively, ensuring customers always find the products they need.

Additionally, Retail Data Analysts play a role in pricing strategy. By examining competitor pricing, customer willingness to pay, and historical sales data, they can recommend optimal pricing models that balance profitability and competitiveness. They also analyze customer satisfaction surveys, online reviews, and social media sentiment to measure brand perception and improve customer service strategies.

To excel in this role, one must have strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, R, and Excel, along with experience using visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI. Knowledge of retail management systems (POS, ERP, CRM) is also beneficial. Beyond technical skills, critical thinking, communication, and business storytelling are essential, as analysts must present findings in a clear and actionable manner to stakeholders.

In summary, a Retail Data Analyst in customer insights and sales optimization is responsible for turning retail data into strategies that boost sales, improve customer loyalty, and enhance overall business performance. By leveraging data-driven insights, they help retailers stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

Title: FinCrime Investigator
Location: Hybird

Resource Proposal for FinCrime Investigator – Integration Modernization Initiative
Project Name: Integration Modernization
Resource Requirement: Cloud Security Engineer - Contractor
Key Technologies Involved: TIBCO, APIGEE, Kafka, and other integration tools (TBD)

Executive Summary
The Integration Modernization initiative aims to enhance Ulta's capabilities by modernizing existing systems, optimizing processes, and enabling seamless communication across various platforms, focusing on a move to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). As part of this effort, we will integrate a range of tools and technologies, including TIBCO, APIGEE, Kafka, and additional integration platforms (TBD) over the next 12 months.
Scope of Work
The Cloud Security Engineer will work closely with the Integration Modernization team to design, implement, and monitor security measures across various integration tools. They will ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data as it flows between systems. The security engineer will also assist in defining policies and best practices for integrating TIBCO, APIGEE, Kafka, and any future tools. This role will involve both strategic planning and tactical implementation.
Key responsibilities include:

1. Security Assessment and Risk Management:
   • Conduct security risk assessments for integration tools (TIBCO, APIGEE, Kafka, etc.)
   • Identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in cloud-based architectures.
   • Ensure proper encryption and key management protocols are in place.
2. Architecture and Design:
   • Collaborate with solution architects to design secure integration architectures, ensuring proper authentication, authorization, and data protection across the platforms.
   • Work with cross-functional teams to integrate security into DevOps pipelines, CI/CD workflows, and API lifecycle management.
3. Tool and Platform Security:
   • Ensure security configurations of TIBCO, APIGEE, Kafka, and other integration tools are aligned with industry standards and organizational policies.
   • Manage security integrations with Ulta's identity management systems.
4. Monitoring and Incident Response:
   • Set up continuous monitoring for security events and anomalies across the integration platforms.
   • Respond to security incidents and provide remediation guidance in the event of breaches or vulnerabilities.
5. Compliance and Auditing:
   • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, etc.) for the tools and services in use.
   • Conduct regular audits of security controls and recommend improvements as needed.
6. Documentation and Knowledge Transfer:
   • Maintain up-to-date security documentation for each platform transferring monitoring and incident response to the Security Operations Center.
   • Conduct knowledge transfer sessions for the wider IT and security teams to ensure ongoing security practices are followed.

Resource Justification
The integration modernization initiative is crucial for maintaining competitive advantages and supporting the company's strategic goals. As the organization adopts new cloud-based tools and integrates multiple platforms, securing these technologies is critical to minimizing risks associated with data breaches, cyberattacks, and regulatory non-compliance.
Given the breadth of tools involved, including TIBCO, APIGEE, and Kafka, a dedicated Cloud Security Engineer is required to ensure that security considerations are fully embedded into every phase of the integration process. Their expertise will not only safeguard the organization's assets but will also promote efficiency by proactively addressing potential security gaps before they evolve into major issues.

Skills and Experience Required
The ideal candidate will have a combination of the following skills and experience:
Technical Skills:

• Cloud Security Expertise: Experience securing cloud-based architectures, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Integration Platforms: Deep knowledge of integration tools such as TIBCO, APIGEE, and Kafka with a focus on security.
• API Security: Expertise in securing APIs using industry-standard protocols (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, etc.).
• Network Security: Knowledge of securing microservices, messaging systems, and network communication in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Experience implementing IAM solutions for integration platforms, including SSO, RBAC, and MFA.
• DevSecOps: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automating security controls within development processes.

Machine Learning Engineer - AI Agent

What you can expect

Zoom is a leading collaboration platform company pioneering the development of autonomous AI agents and Large Language Models to enhance communication and productivity solutions. We're dedicated to advancing the frontier of AI-powered collaboration tools that can understand, reason, and act autonomously while maintaining security and trust.

About the Team

We're seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer specializing in LLMs and autonomous agents and agentic AI to join our AI team. You'll be instrumental in developing and deploying intelligent agent systems that can understand context, make decisions, and execute complex tasks across our platform.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement autonomous agent systems with task reasoning, planning, and execution capabilities.
• Develop prompt engineering frameworks for reliable agent behavior and coordination in multi-agent environments.
• Build and maintain LLM-powered services using models like GPT-4, Claude, and internal models.
• Develop efficient prompt management systems and evaluation frameworks for optimizing agent performance.
• Optimize model infrastructure for low latency, high throughput, and reliable context handling.
• Deploy agent systems on Kubernetes with monitoring, logging, and scalable microservices architectures.
• Implement vector storage and retrieval systems for semantic search and efficient memory management.
• Build robust testing frameworks for agent behavior validation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure proficiency in LLM APIs, agent frameworks, Python, ML frameworks, distributed systems, and semantic search.

What we’re looking for

• Advanced degree in Computer Science or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience in ML engineering
• Strong background in NLP and transformer architectures
• Experience with production ML systems
• Experience building autonomous agent systems
• Research experience in LLM alignment or safety
• Contributions to open-source LLM/agent projects
• Publications in NLP/ML conferences

In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value.

Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.

We also have a location based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations.

Ways of Working
Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.

Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways.

About Us
Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.
We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Our Commitment

At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We’re committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know—we’re here to support you at every step.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.

Think of this opportunity as a marathon, not a sprint! We're building a strong team at Zoom, and we're looking for talented individuals to join us for the long haul. No need to rush your application – take your time to ensure it's a good fit for your career goals. We continuously review applications, so submit yours whenever you're ready to take the next step.

Company Description

We are on a mission to revolutionize online coaching and e-commerce with AI. We are currently in Stealth mode and based in SF Bay Area. Our team comprises visionaries, researchers, and engineers committed to pushing the boundaries of AI to create transformative solutions. Join our diverse and collaborative team and play a pivotal role in harnessing AI's incredible power to help professionals reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize neural network architectures, including CNNs, for real-time image analysis and pattern recognition.
• Adapt pre-trained language models to our specific domain and use cases.
• Develop and deploy state-of-the-art computer vision models for real-time applications.
• Experiment with different fine-tuning techniques to improve model performance on relevant tasks.
• Build visual models to analyze and process image, video, and text data and combine them with additional external and internal sources of multi-modal data

Minimum Qualifications

• Experienced in machine learning and computer vision, in research and/or production.
• Proficient in computer vision technologies and frameworks (e.g., OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Master’s, PhD, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong desire to build and scale a startup from the early days.

Required skills

• Experience with computer vision or multi-modal tasks like semantic segmentation, object detection, instance segmentation, text-to-image, etc.
• Knowledge of neural networks, CNNs, and image processing techniques.
• Understanding of multimodal models, modern ML architectures (transformers, diffusion models, etc.), and imitation/reinforcement learning.
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and techniques, with hands-on experience in LLMs (e.g., GPT-3, LaMDA), computer vision (e.g., CNNs, object detection).
• Experience in quality detection, pattern recognition, and anomaly detection using machine learning techniques.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working at a startup
• Experience with real-time video analysis, object detection, and scene understanding.
• Experience with visual transformers and their applications in computer vision tasks such as 3D modeling, neural rendering, or advanced video processing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong desire to build and scale a startup from the early days.
• Experienced in machine learning and computer vision, in research and/or production.
• Proficient in computer vision technologies and frameworks (e.g., OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Master’s, PhD, or equivalent industry experience.

Required skills

• Experience with computer vision or multi-modal tasks like semantic segmentation, object detection, instance segmentation, text-to-image, etc.
• Knowledge of neural networks, CNNs, and image processing techniques.
• Understanding of multimodal models, modern ML architectures (transformers, diffusion models, etc.), and imitation/reinforcement learning.
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and techniques, with hands-on experience in LLMs (e.g., GPT-3, LaMDA), computer vision (e.g., CNNs, object detection).
• Experience in quality detection, pattern recognition, and anomaly detection using machine learning techniques.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with open-source frameworks for building applications powered by language models like LangChain, LlamaIndex, etc.
• Experience with large-scale machine learning systems such as profiling and debugging and understanding of system performance and scalability.
• Peer-reviewed publications in multi-modality, large language models, continual learning and/or federated learning.

Note:

1) Role does not sponsor visa at this time.

2) Role will have option to convert full time after initial contract with generous equity.

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

LAUSD Employees: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect virtual network, please contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200.

DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The District has 600+ staff members, including programmers, network engineers, and administrative staff - all of whom provide support to the Schools and most District offices in a professional, forward thinking, and challenging environment. Technologies supported range from personal systems to enterprise-wide systems and applications.

PROJECT

In LAUSD's Information Technology Services, a Cyber Security Engineer II configures, evaluates, operates and maintains a variety of security controls and tools to perform complex Cyber Security operational tasks including developing and evaluating approaches to solving Cyber Security challenges.

BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The following list includes the essential job duties/responsibilities of this classification:

• Evaluates and participates in the development of requirements for network and security technologies and devices to ensure the requirements are adequate for the District.
• Performs network security device and appliance testing, implementation, and maintenance via installation, upgrades, patches, and updates with appropriate security controls such as authentication and configuration.
• Collaborates with various IT units in the District’s vulnerability management program by performing technical scans, highlighting vulnerabilities and providing remediation to reduce risk.
• Assesses security threats posed by changes in systems architecture and dependencies.
• Collaborates with higher level engineers in the review of security architecture to identify gaps or deficiencies within the District’s network in order resolve issues or find solutions.
• Validates and configures Domain Name Server (DNS) requests by creating internal and external A records, internal and external C name aliases, and creating external TXT records.
• Analyzes and corrects security-related connectivity issues utilizing network management systems.
• Configures firewalls by creating and maintaining access list rules, creating object groups and

processing network addressing translation requests to maintain access control.

• Configures the District’s web access filter by processing requests on dashboard to ensure the functionality of the system and review dashboard for actionable items.
• Fulfills Virtual Private Network (VPN) requests by adding new users to active directory VPN groups, maintaining and configuring access lists, adding IP addresses to access list, assign software token for password generation, and review authentication logs and troubleshoot access issues.
• Recommends security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions to improve overall

enterprise security.

• Collaborates with higher level engineers in the deployment, integration and initial configuration of all new security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions.
• Researches IT security issues and industry trends to make recommendations for internal improvement.
• Performs related duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Qualifying experience in addition to that required may be substituted on a year-for-year basis provided that the requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent is met.

Experience:
Four years of recent experience in the engineering, installation, configuration, and maintenance of security devices for a large organization; such as next-generation firewalls, Virtual Private Networks, intrusion detection/prevention systems, multi-factor authentication, next-generation endpoint security, and Security Information Event Management systems.

Special:
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security, Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional or equivalent is required and must be kept valid during the term of employment
Any Global Information Assurance Certification GIAC certification is preferred
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation level certification is preferable
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the state of California and the use of a motor vehicle.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate would have the knowledge of:

• Current firewall, VPN, content filtering, and intrusion detection methodologies
• TCP/IP protocols including IP addressing, subnetting and well known ports
• Knowledge of security tools such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools including but not limited to Nessus, Nmap and Metasploit
• Risk and threat assessment processes and practices
• Malware such as worms, viruses and Trojans
• Proof of Concepts procedures and processes
• Project management techniques

The ideal candidate would also have the ability to:

• Install, configure and monitor network security devices, including firewalls, VPN, content filtering, and Intrusion Detection Systems
• Design and implement technical modifications to firewall, VPN, content filtering, and intrusion detection rule sets
• Learn characteristics of new security threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasure techniques and technology
• Effectively communicate technical information to all levels of staff
• Maintain effective working relationships
• Identify and analyze trends related to threats
• Conduct WireShark captures
• Train and mentor staff effectively
• Maintain up-to-date detailed knowledge of the IT Security industry including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes, and the deployment of new attacks and threat vectors

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

LAUSD Employees: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect virtual network, please contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200.

DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The District has 600+ staff members, including programmers, network engineers, and administrative staff - all of whom provide support to the Schools and most District offices in a professional, forward thinking, and challenging environment. Technologies supported range from personal systems to enterprise-wide systems and applications.

PROJECT

In LAUSD's Information Technology Services, a Cyber Security Engineer II configures, evaluates, operates and maintains a variety of security controls and tools to perform complex Cyber Security operational tasks including developing and evaluating approaches to solving Cyber Security challenges.

BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The following list includes the essential job duties/responsibilities of this classification:

• Evaluates and participates in the development of requirements for network and security technologies and devices to ensure the requirements are adequate for the District.
• Performs network security device and appliance testing, implementation, and maintenance via installation, upgrades, patches, and updates with appropriate security controls such as authentication and configuration.
• Collaborates with various IT units in the District’s vulnerability management program by performing technical scans, highlighting vulnerabilities and providing remediation to reduce risk.
• Assesses security threats posed by changes in systems architecture and dependencies.
• Collaborates with higher level engineers in the review of security architecture to identify gaps or deficiencies within the District’s network in order resolve issues or find solutions.
• Validates and configures Domain Name Server (DNS) requests by creating internal and external A records, internal and external C name aliases, and creating external TXT records.
• Analyzes and corrects security-related connectivity issues utilizing network management systems.
• Configures firewalls by creating and maintaining access list rules, creating object groups and

processing network addressing translation requests to maintain access control.

• Configures the District’s web access filter by processing requests on dashboard to ensure the functionality of the system and review dashboard for actionable items.
• Fulfills Virtual Private Network (VPN) requests by adding new users to active directory VPN groups, maintaining and configuring access lists, adding IP addresses to access list, assign software token for password generation, and review authentication logs and troubleshoot access issues.
• Recommends security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions to improve overall

enterprise security.

• Collaborates with higher level engineers in the deployment, integration and initial configuration of all new security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions.
• Researches IT security issues and industry trends to make recommendations for internal improvement.
• Performs related duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Qualifying experience in addition to that required may be substituted on a year-for-year basis provided that the requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent is met.

Experience:
Four years of recent experience in the engineering, installation, configuration, and maintenance of security devices for a large organization; such as next-generation firewalls, Virtual Private Networks, intrusion detection/prevention systems, multi-factor authentication, next-generation endpoint security, and Security Information Event Management systems.

Special:
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security, Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional or equivalent is required and must be kept valid during the term of employment
Any Global Information Assurance Certification GIAC certification is preferred
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation level certification is preferable
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the state of California and the use of a motor vehicle.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate would have the knowledge of:

• Current firewall, VPN, content filtering, and intrusion detection methodologies
• TCP/IP protocols including IP addressing, subnetting and well known ports
• Knowledge of security tools such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools including but not limited to Nessus, Nmap and Metasploit
• Risk and threat assessment processes and practices
• Malware such as worms, viruses and Trojans
• Proof of Concepts procedures and processes
• Project management techniques

The ideal candidate would also have the ability to:

• Install, configure and monitor network security devices, including firewalls, VPN, content filtering, and Intrusion Detection Systems
• Design and implement technical modifications to firewall, VPN, content filtering, and intrusion detection rule sets
• Learn characteristics of new security threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasure techniques and technology
• Effectively communicate technical information to all levels of staff
• Maintain effective working relationships
• Identify and analyze trends related to threats
• Conduct WireShark captures
• Train and mentor staff effectively
• Maintain up-to-date detailed knowledge of the IT Security industry including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes, and the deployment of new attacks and threat vectors

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.