Scrum Master

Core4ce - North Charleston, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

North Charleston, SC

About the position

The Scrum Master at Core4ce will coordinate and facilitate communication and collaboration among multiple cross-functional teams within the NIWC Atlantic CSSP program. This role requires a strong background in Agile methodologies and experience in leading teams in a dynamic cybersecurity environment, focusing on Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) operations and cloud security strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for multiple cross-functional agile teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies (Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives).
• Ensure all tasks are documented, prioritized, and scheduled within the team's workflow. Develop and maintain Gantt charts for technical alignments with Subscribers to the CSSP.
• Guide and coach teams in Agile best practices and ensure proper application of Agile/Scrum processes.
• Remove impediments that prevent teams from achieving sprint goals and continuously improve team productivity and quality.
• Work closely with Product Owners, ensuring backlogs are prioritized, well-groomed, and ready for the next sprint.
• Foster communication and collaboration between teams and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of goals, requirements, and delivery timelines.
• Help teams to stay on track with their commitments by identifying and addressing dependencies and risks early.
• Track and communicate agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown) to teams and leadership, ensuring transparency on sprint progress and areas for improvement.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through retrospectives and process evaluations.
• Assist in coordinating cross-team dependencies and integration points, especially in larger programs or projects involving multiple teams.
• Aid in the development and upkeep of disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.
• Lead Scrum-of-Scrums for all CSSP scrum teams and help implement the Scaled Agile Framework throughout the CSSP.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience functioning as a Scrum Master
• Proficiency in managing cybersecurity engineering teams
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical documentation skills
• Extensive experience of executing project management principles and tools, including Gantt chart creation
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Leadership and team management skills

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) or other Agile scaling frameworks.
• Experience with ITIL processes and practices
• Familiarity with Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) operations and defensive cyber strategies for cloud environments.