Contractual Cybersecurity Scrum Master Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job#: 3034284
Job Description:
Job Title: Senior Scrum Master (Cybersecurity)
Location: Remote (Preference for Columbus, OH)
Engagement: Contract-to-Hire (90 Days)
Location: within footprint
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master to support a high-performing cybersecurity organization at our client. This individual will lead agile delivery efforts across cross-functional cyber teams, operating in a non-traditional agile environment that blends Scrum, Kanban, and flow-based practices.
This role requires a pragmatic, hands-on Agile leader who can adapt frameworks to fit highly dynamic cybersecurity workflows including threat analysis, incident response, engineering, and intelligence operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master across cybersecurity teams (engineering, threat intelligence, forensics, and analysts)
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, retrospectives, planning), while ensuring they are value-driven-not process-driven
• Act as a hands-on partner to teams:
  • Help break down work (epics features stories)
  • Support backlog refinement and prioritization
  • Jump in to guide teams through challenges in real time
• Identify and remove impediments proactively-before escalation is needed
• Drive continuous improvement and team performance optimization
• Build strong relationships and influence across:
  • Product Owners
  • Engineers
  • Cybersecurity leadership
• Apply Agile principles in a flexible way (not rigid Scrum adherence)
• Leverage data, team dynamics, and behavioral insight to improve delivery effectiveness
• Mentor teams and stakeholders on Agile best practices without over-reliance on Agile terminology

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach
• Proven experience supporting non-traditional Agile environments (cybersecurity, infrastructure, operations, or similar)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Agile principles and values (beyond just Scrum ceremonies)
  • Kanban / flow-based delivery models
• Experience working with cross-functional technical teams
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Solve problems proactively
  • Navigate ambiguity
  • Drive outcomes without authority
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to translate Agile concepts into practical, business-focused language

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cybersecurity teams or highly technical operations environments
• Background working with:
  • Incident response
  • Threat intelligence
  • Security engineering
• Experience facilitating user story mapping or advanced backlog decomposition
• Exposure to applying behavioral science, team psychology, or coaching techniques
• Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe, etc.) - nice to have, not required

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