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, Lincoln, Quincy, Rockford, Aurora $89,665 - $143,465; Bolingbrook, Chicago Heights, Des Plaines, Elmhurst, Forest View, Joliet, Schaumburg, Summit-Argo, Zion $100,559 - $160,894

New York Pay Ranges: Plattsburgh, Buffalo, Watertown, North Chili, East Syracuse, Nichols $89,665 - $143,465; Bethpage, Montgomery, West Babylon $100,559 - $160,894

New Jersey Job Postings: $83,799.00 - $130,727.00 per year
This compensation range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting pay range in NJ. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay is determined by experience relative to the job, market level, specific location and other job-related factors permitted by law. Regular full & part-time employees (who complete 91 days of employment and work a minimum average of 12 hours per week) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and/or vision coverage, tuition reimbursement. Full/part-time employees who are age 21 are eligible for 401(k) after one month of employment. EST FedEx Freight, IncFedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at View email address on click.appcast.io. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.