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
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Employee Type:
Contract
Location:
Columbus, OH, US
Job Type:
Date Posted:
May 13, 2026
Pay Range:
$65 - $65 per hour
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