Security Product Manager

Title: Security Product Manager

Location: Washington, DC

Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

About Cogent Infotech

At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 23 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Product Manager to support the Security Engineering team within the IT division at the Board of Governors of Client. This team is responsible for the strategy, design, deployment, and maintenance of effective security solutions in cloud, local, and hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, prioritize and maintain the product backlog for security engineering initiatives including but not limited to:
• o Cloud Security
• o Identity and Access Management
• o Security tooling and automation
• o High level customer support
• Gather and synthesize requirements from technical and non-technical stakeholders to inform strategy and prioritization decisions.
• Support enhanced understanding and availability of policy and process requirements across the organization.
• Translate regulatory requirements, policy and stakeholder needs into well-defined product/process requirements and user stories.
• Develop product roadmaps for security engineering automation tools and help drive measurable improvements in efficiency and risk reduction.
• Manage and prioritize the team backlog, balancing short term needs with long term strategy.
• Manage stakeholder communication, alignment and transparency about roadmap and outcomes.
• Measure outcomes and use feedback and data to inform continuous improvement of processes and services.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT or related field or equivalent software engineering experience.
• Experience working in an agile environment.
• Extensive experience working with engineering teams and enterprise architects.
• Experience defining and driving product strategy for security engineering-related initiatives.
• Ability to translate complex technical security engineering concepts into clear product requirements.
• Ability to effectively manage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps tools and processes.
• 5 years of product management experience, with at least 4 years focused on working with security engineering teams
• Demonstrated experience gathering requirements, managing backlogs, and delivering roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of security concepts and technologies related to Identity and Access Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, and security architecture, general engineering processes, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps and vulnerability management.
• Security engineering mindset with Subject Matter Expertise and hands-on experience in a security domain.
• Demonstrated experience streamlining and automating business processes through technology solutions.
• Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including but not limited to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, NIST SP 800-53.
• Possess deep analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting experience, to independently resolve complex security challenges.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and collaborating closely with engineering and DevOps teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex security concepts for various audiences.
• Track record of successful cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement

Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter through our online portal. Our process includes an initial resume review, a virtual interview, and a short technical assessment. If you need accommodations, feel free to inform us—we are happy to assist.

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