What are the responsibilities and job description for the Joint Development Environment Product Manager - SME position at X8?
Joint Development Environment (JDE) Product Manager Subject Matter Expert
Job Description
The Joint Development Environment (JDE) Product Manager serves as a key leader supporting USCYBERCOM by overseeing the strategy, development, and implementation of virtualization and cloud-based solutions for cyber operations. This role requires deep expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, virtualization technologies (vSphere, VMware), cloud infrastructure, and network design to optimize mission-critical environments.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience in cyber operations, cloud-native environments, and network architecture to ensure the efficient development and deployment of scalable, containerized solutions supporting national cyber defense efforts.
This position is on-site in Columbia, MD, providing direct support to USCYBERCOM's Joint Development Environment (JDE) and collaborating with mission partners across the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD).
What You'll Be Doing
WHAT REQUIRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING
WHAT PREFERRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING
MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED
Job Description
The Joint Development Environment (JDE) Product Manager serves as a key leader supporting USCYBERCOM by overseeing the strategy, development, and implementation of virtualization and cloud-based solutions for cyber operations. This role requires deep expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, virtualization technologies (vSphere, VMware), cloud infrastructure, and network design to optimize mission-critical environments.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience in cyber operations, cloud-native environments, and network architecture to ensure the efficient development and deployment of scalable, containerized solutions supporting national cyber defense efforts.
This position is on-site in Columbia, MD, providing direct support to USCYBERCOM's Joint Development Environment (JDE) and collaborating with mission partners across the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD).
What You'll Be Doing
- Serve as the Product Manager for the Joint Development Environment (JDE), driving the architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management of virtualized, containerized, and cloud-based environments supporting USCYBERCOM cyber operations.
- Design, develop, and optimize Kubernetes-based infrastructure for cyber operations, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
- Lead the integration of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native services to support containerized application development and deployment.
- Manage and enhance virtualized environments (VMware vSphere, ESXi, NSX, Tanzu), ensuring mission-critical systems operate efficiently.
- Provide technical leadership on network design, software-defined networking (SDN), firewalls, and secure cloud architectures to ensure interoperability across mission systems.
- Collaborate with cyber operators, developers, and infrastructure engineers to enhance the Joint Development Environment (JDE) and enable rapid deployment of cyber capabilities.
- Interface with USCYBERCOM leadership, mission teams, and interagency partners to translate operational requirements into actionable technical solutions.
- Develop and implement automation strategies (CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code) to streamline the deployment of cyber mission infrastructure.
- Support real-time cyber mission execution, ensuring the JDE provides secure, reliable, and adaptable cyber range environments.
- Mentor and train junior engineers, analysts, and mission planners in virtualization, cloud security, and Kubernetes-based infrastructure management.
WHAT REQUIRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10 years of experience in cyber operations, virtualization, cloud computing, and network architecture.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s), Docker, and container orchestration tools.
- Deep knowledge of VMware vSphere, ESXi, NSX, Tanzu, and cloud virtualization solutions.
- Strong understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid-cloud environments.
- Proven experience designing and managing secure network architectures, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and software-defined networking (SDN).
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Kubernetes security best practices.
- Familiarity with cyber threat intelligence, adversary tactics (TTPs), and defensive/offensive cyber operations.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior leaders, engineers, and mission operators.
WHAT PREFERRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING
- Industry certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or CISSP.
- Experience integrating Kubernetes with cyber ranges, simulation environments, and mission networks.
- Familiarity with USCYBERCOM, NSA, and DoD cyber operations frameworks and authorities.
- Experience working with classified and unclassified cloud environments, on-premises deployments, and hybrid cloud infrastructures.
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and cybersecurity frameworks.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED
- Active TS/SCI CI Poly
- Salary Range: $240,000 (depending on experience and education)
- Time Off: 24 Days PTO and 13 Federal holidays
- 401K: Up to 10% contribution
- Up to $5,000 continuing education reimbursement
- Benefits: 100% medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
Salary : $240,000
