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Role : Product Owner (Cloud Security Development team)
Duration : 12 months
Location : Bellevue, WA / Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Job Description :
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Product Owner to join our Cloud Security Development team. As a key player, you will drive the strategy, roadmap, and execution for security products and features that safeguard our cloud environments and applications.
The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), cloud security best practices, and a proven track record of managing the development of security solutions within a DevOps and agile-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop, own, and evolve the product roadmap for cloud security solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and cloud security objectives.
- Drive the execution of security product features, enhancements, and initiatives that protect our cloud environments and applications from threats.
- Collaborate closely with cloud security engineers, development teams, DevOps, and stakeholders to define product requirements and ensure seamless integration of security features.
- Engage with various teams to understand their needs and translate them into actionable security solutions, features, and backlog items.
- Prioritize the product backlog based on technical feasibility, business impact, customer value, and risk mitigation.
- Continuously refine the backlog to ensure the team is focused on the highest value work, balancing innovation with security requirements.
- Cloud Security Expertise :
- Leverage deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience in designing, building, and operating cloud-native security tools and services.
- Ensure the cloud environments comply with internal control requirements, regulatory obligations, and external security standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO), with comprehensive reporting and dashboards.
- Lead efforts to design, implement, and maintain robust security controls and solutions that proactively protect the cloud infrastructure from emerging threats.
- Act as the primary point of contact for product-related decisions and issues, ensuring swift resolution and continuous delivery of high-quality security features.
- Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Certified : Azure Security Engineer, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)).
- 5 years of experience in product management, with a focus on cloud security or cloud-native product development.
- Proven experience in developing cloud security solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP, including hands-on familiarity with cloud security services (e.g., AWS Shield, Azure Security Center).
- Experience working in agile development teams and environments, leveraging DevSecOps principles and integrating security into CI / CD pipelines.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards (NIST, CIS, ISO) and their application in cloud environments.
- Ability to manage complex cross-functional teams, projects, and priorities with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) and experience in backlog management, refinement, and prioritization.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and guide technical and non-technical teams.
