Advisor-Technical

While this is a remote position, the successful candidate must reside within 50 miles of a FedEx Freight location within the continental US. **POSITION OVERVIEW**: Provide technical advice and expertise to systems development project groups in defining, developing and reviewing existing as well as proposed applications for major computer systems; coordinates the activities between users, technicians, computer and communication networks. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**: - Serve as the subject matter expert for specific technologies, products, or services - Analyze technical needs and requirements, offering strategic and tactical advice - Responsible for project management and delivery of IT consulting services - Coordinates the activities between users and communication networks. - Coordinate the development, testing, and implementation of new solutions. - Works with user groups to identify, develop, acquire, and implement methodologies for the installation of new information systems or integration of existing systems - Create and maintain technical documentation such as solution design documents, implementation guides, and training material - Participate in risk assessment and help develop mitigation strategies for complex technical challenges - Mentor junior staff on system usage or new technologies. - Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. - Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures. - Perform other duties as assigned **QUALIFICATIONS**: - **MINIMUM EDUCATION** - Bachelor's degree/equivalent in computer science, math, or other directly related quantitative degree. - **MINIMUM EXPERIENCE** - Five (5) years related development and programming experience. - Knowledge Skills and Abilities - Experience in the technical design and development of major data processing projects. - Strong knowledge of software engineering principles. - Skilled in one or more programming languages used by FedEx Freight - Knowledge and experience with distributed systems, client/server technology, object oriented (OO) development, and/or case tools. - Proven experience in a technical advisory, consulting, or specialist role. - Strong problem-solving and communication skills. - Ability to translate technical details into business-friendly language. **JOB CONDITIONS**: Some travel required **Preferred Skills/Knowledge:** Experience in enterprise-scale cloud transformations (Nexus Cloud, GitHub); Embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning, IaC scanning); Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and modern identity/security frameworks; Experience with threat modeling methodologies (STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK); Design and implement “shift-left” security practices across development workflows; Experience enforcing secure coding standards and vulnerability remediation processes. **Pay Transparency:** The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location(s). If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, dental, life, AD&D, STD and LTD insurance, employee assistance program, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, 2 weeks paid parental leave, paid bereavement, employee discounts, 6.67–13.34 hours vacation per month based on service time, 8 paid holidays. Pay Range: $83,799.00 - $160,894.00 per year Colorado Pay Ranges: Colorado Springs, Grand Junction $89,665 - $143,465; Henderson, Mead $94,693 - $151,509; Gypsum $100,559 - $160,894 Illinois Pay Ranges: Effingham, Kankakee,…