Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) Project Officer

 

 

MAG Aerospace is seeking an experienced Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) Project Officer who will provide support to Product Manager Information Warfare Cyber Infrastructure (PdM IWCI) to lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for our cutting-edge Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) system supporting U.S. Cyber Command. This system is critical to protecting Cyber Mission Forces from advanced cyber threats. The DCO Project Officer will be the voice of the customer, deeply understanding their needs and translating them into innovative product features and enhancements. This role requires a strong technical background in cybersecurity, a passion for building world-class products, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, cybersecurity, change management, test, and operations deployment teams. The DCO Project will be responsible for the entire product lifecycle from conception to launch and iteration.

 

This is an opportunity to be involved in the newly formed PM Cyber & Space and be a part of the rapidly growing Cyber Development Product Office responsible for key capabilities within the offensive cyber operations world. 

Duties include, but not limited to:

 

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive product strategy and roadmap for the DCO system, aligned with the command’s overall cybersecurity vision and market opportunities. This includes identifying emerging threats and proactively incorporating mitigations into the product plan.
• Conduct thorough analysis and stay closely connected to the customer to identify unmet needs and opportunities for product innovation.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the threat landscape and evolving attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Translate customer needs and market requirements into detailed product epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Prioritize features based on impact, feasibility, and alignment with the product strategy.
• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring it is prioritized, refined, and aligned with the overall road map.
• Work closely with engineering, cybersecurity, test, change management and operations deployment teams throughout the product development life-cycle.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration to ensure successful product delivery.
• Plan and execute successful product deliveries in coordination with the operations support team to ensure your product is delivered to production on schedule.
• Monitor key product metrics (e.g., usage, performance, customer satisfaction) and analyze data to identify areas for improvement. Use data to inform product decisions and iterate on existing features.
• Maintain a strong understanding of defensive cybersecurity technologies, including security information and event management (SIEM), endpoint detection and response (EDR), intrusion detection systems (IDS),  threat intelligence platforms (TIP), and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR). Specifically, experience with Splunk as a SOAR and SIEM platform is essential.
• Ensure the DCO system adheres to relevant security standards and compliance regulations (e.g., NIST, DoD RMF, etc.).

Minimum Requirements

 

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience specifically with DCO systems or related security technologies.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and security principles.
• Strong technical background in cybersecurity.
• Experience with SIEM and SOAR functions and use cases
• Demonstrated experience with Splunk, including configuration, use cases for SOAR, and integration with other security tools.
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts and technologies (e.g., AWS and Azure). Experience with hybrid cloud solutions is preferred.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Proficiency with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Product board).
• Ability to understand and interpret security data (e.g., logs, alerts, threat intelligence feeds).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive product decisions.
• Ability to work on multi-functional teams in a fast-paced development environment.

 

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.
• Four (4) additional years of direct relevant technical experience may be substituted for degree.
• Five+ (5+) years of experience in product management, with a focus on cybersecurity products.

 

Preferred Requirements

• CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, or similar

Other Qualifications

• Ability to travel 25% Conus
• Ability to work in office/field/lab environments

 

 

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

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