Security Clearance Careers Podcast

A 32-page affidavit explaining all the schemes, all of the shell companies and all of the big players was leaked to the press.The former General Counsel For ZTE turned whistleblower joins ClearedCast to hear about his chilling story outlined in his book, “Standing Up To China,” where he uncovered some pretty shocking things about the company trying to get around US export laws.Ashley Yablon is a trusted source in understanding the ins and outs of the elusive Chinese Market and most importantly the ins and outs of ZTE.Currently, the white house has barred approval of new telecommunications equipment from companies Huawei Technologies and ZTE since they pose an unnecessary risk to US national security. Yablon, who has supported both organizations, starts at the beginning of his story with ZTE, highlighting how the fallout started before he blew the whistle on the conglomerate.

Digital engineering is a must-have requirement for government contractors in certain areas. And as the Digital Engineering Lead for KBR’s Aerospace Engineering Group, Greg Best says KBR is the best place for digital engineers to work.

As a job seeker, there are some notable differences whether you are applying directly to the government or under a defense contractor supporting government programs. For this episode of the Security Clearance Careers Podcast, we host two recruiters, one from government and the other industry, to chat about differences cleared candidates should be aware of when applying to either entity in national security, networking tips when reaching out to talent acquisition professionals, resume guidance to stand out from other candidates, and tips on obtaining a clearance to land your dream job.