Cyber & Security Product Owner, TS/SCI

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cyber & Security Product Owner to lead the development and delivery of cybersecurity capabilities and solutions. This role requires a security-focused product professional who can translate complex security requirements into actionable product roadmaps while ensuring mission-critical systems maintain the highest levels of security and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Security Product Strategy

• Define and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap for cybersecurity capabilities
• Align security product development with risk management objectives
• Conduct threat landscape analysis and security gap assessments to inform product decisions
• Establish security metrics and key performance indicators for product effectiveness
• Lead security product planning sessions with stakeholders and development teams

Requirements Management

• Collaborate with security architects, analysts, and operational teams to gather security requirements
• Translate security policies, compliance mandates, and threat intelligence into user stories
• Maintain and prioritize the security product backlog based on risk, impact, and strategic importance
• Ensure security requirements traceability from policies through implementation
• Conduct regular security-focused backlog refinement sessions

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as primary liaison between security teams, compliance officers, and development teams
• Interface with security leadership
• Coordinate with other Product Owners to ensure security integration across all products
• Facilitate security reviews and risk assessment meetings
• Support security audits and compliance validation activities

Agile Security Leadership

• Lead sprint planning with security-first approach and threat modeling considerations
• Make real-time decisions on security trade-offs and risk acceptance during development
• Champion secure development practices and DevSecOps methodologies
• Integrate security testing and validation into agile delivery processes
• Support continuous security improvement and threat response initiatives

Security Delivery Management

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of security capabilities from concept to deployment
• Coordinate security tool integration and security control implementation
• Manage security capability releases with focus on zero-downtime deployments
• Ensure security acceptance criteria and compliance requirements are met
• Monitor post-deployment security posture and incident response effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security product management, or related roles
• Minimum 3 years of experience with agile development methodologies in security contexts
• Experience with security architecture, risk management, and compliance frameworks

Security Clearance

• Current Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance required

Professional Certifications

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) required
• CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) required
• Additional security certifications preferred (CISM, CISA, CEH, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• Additional advanced security certifications (CISSP concentrations, SABSA, etc.)
• Certified Product Owner (CPO) or equivalent agile certification
• Experience in defense, intelligence, or government contracting environments
• Background in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, or security research
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning security implications
• Experience with security compliance auditing and risk management frameworks

Salary range for the position is $153,000 - $173,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.