Defense Cyberspace Operations (DCO) Project Officer

RealmOne was built on the principle that people matter first and foremost. We believe in providing a strong work/life balance by investing in our employees and encouraging professional and personal growth. We do this by offering exceptional benefits, flexible schedules, and the tools necessary to achieve success through paid training, mentoring, and the opportunity to work alongside top-notch industry professionals.

We are searching for talented individuals who provide intelligence, engineering, and mission management expertise for the Government. This program will maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of our country's most important missions both at home and abroad. If you are ready to support a high-performing team that truly makes a difference, then come join us!

Job Description:

• 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.

The DCO Project Officer shall possess the following capabilities:

• 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 roadmap.
• Work closely with engineering, cybersecurity, test, change management and operations deployment teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• 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.).
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on cybersecurity products.
• 25% travel required to Army and contractor locations within CONUS

Certifications:

• CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, or similar
  Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Pay Range: 165,000-215,000

The RealmOne pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

RealmOne Benefits:

• Healthcare Coverage + Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family with buy-up option available.
• Retirement + Savings: 401K - 10% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 5% safe harbor - 5% annual profit share. Immediate vested, no match required!
• Paid Time Off + More: 4 weeks starting PTO - 11 federal holidays + 2 floating holidays - Paid hours for company-required training.
• Career Growth + Development: Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy - Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. - $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance.
• MORE BENEFITS...FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE! - Paid parental leave - Adoption assistance - Annual swag drops - Flexible work schedules - -Generous referral bonus program - Employee appreciation + family-friendly corporate events ...and much more.

ABOUT US

• RealmOne is a mid-sized science and technology company dedicated to solving our customers' toughest mission challenges.
• Headquartered in Columbia, MD., RealmOne supplies advanced cybersecurity, data science and software engineering services and products to customers in the Government and commercial sectors.
• RealmOne delivers encompassing mission assurance and critical systems support to government customers across various U.S. locations to include Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
• RealmOne has earned numerous awards, including being named a Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun. With more than 30+ active contracts, 12 of which are prime, RealmOne stands as a premier innovator supporting the Government and Department of Defense, with team members located nationwide.

Disclaimer: Benefits packages offered by RealmOne are subject to variation and may differ based on work location, clearance level, and other eligibility criteria. Specific eligibility, availability, and scope of benefits are not guaranteed, may differ from those generally described, and remain subject to modification at the sole discretion of the company.