Scrum Master — Chicago, IL

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and scaled Agile methodologies such as SAFe or LeSS.

• Experience working in Cybersecurity or DevSecOps environments.

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.

• Advanced proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Jira and Confluence.

• Understanding secure SDLC, vulnerability management, threat modeling, security testing, and shift-left security practices.

• Ability to create and maintain delivery dashboards, metrics, and documentation using Jira, Confluence, Tableau, or similar tools.

• Log analysis and production issue troubleshooting

Roles & Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring they remain value-driven.

• Coach and mentor teams on Agile principles, Scrum, Kanban, scaled frameworks, and continuous improvement practices.

• Identify and proactively remove impediments while helping the team maintain sustainable delivery momentum.

• Collaborate with security, DevOps, product owners, and business stakeholders to integrate secure development practices into the SDLC.

• Promote shift-left security by supporting early identification and remediation of vulnerabilities through threat modeling, security testing, code reviews, and automation.

• Support backlog prioritization and remediation planning for security vulnerabilities and related delivery items.

• Provide clear visibility into delivery health, risks, dependencies, and opportunities through reporting dashboards and metrics.

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Servant leadership mindset with ability to influence and drive outcomes without direct authority.

• Problem-solving ability, adaptability, and comfort working in fast-paced cybersecurity delivery environments.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and support cross-functional collaboration across security, technology, and business teams.

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range: $100,000 - 120,000 a year

Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATION