OCO Networking and Internet Product Manager

Assured Information Security (AIS); Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

7% contribution to 401(k)

Potential additional compensation based on skills and experience

Job summary

Assured Information Security (AIS) is looking for an OCO Networking and Internet Product Manager in Columbia, MD. You will define product vision for cyber mission systems and drive cross-team collaboration for cloud networking solutions.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in government projects and strong leadership skills in technology solutions to ensure robust network connectivity. This position offers a generous salary range and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience or 10 years with a Master's degree.
• Experience working with government agencies in intelligence or defense.
• Proactive, hands-on leader who engages stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product vision for cyber mission systems.
• Provide thought leadership and build partnerships for network connectivity.
• Engage with government stakeholders to align capability delivery.

Skills

Cloud networking principles

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Agile methodologies

Networking technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Cloud services

Job description

Location: Columbia, MD

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Poly

Overview

Assured Information Security (AIS) is seeking an OCO Networking and Internet Product Manager to join our Mission Services team. In this role you will define and communicate the product vision and roadmap for cyber mission systems, focusing on cloud networking and internet connectivity in support of OCO.

What You'll Do

• Provide thought leadership and work with key stakeholders to understand requirements, build partnerships, and provide technology solutions for highly reliable and redundant network connectivity.
• Lead product backlog refinement, ensuring features and capabilities for cloud networking solutions are well defined, prioritized, and decomposed into actionable user stories.
• Collaborate with other Product Managers, Release Train Engineers, and Scrum Masters to drive Program Increment execution, risk mitigation, and cross-team collaboration for networking-focused projects.
• Engage with government stakeholders to gather feedback and align capability delivery for virtualized and containerized solutions.
• Participate in technical exchange meetings (TEMs), operational working groups, and other OCO forums related to cloud networking.
• Partner with clients to understand business objectives, user behaviors, and product vision; develop product concepts, roadmaps, test plans, and functional specifications for cloud networking solutions.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to conceptualize, design, and deliver multi-platform applications with a focus on robust and secure network connectivity.
• Lead engagements alongside company partners and top designers and technologists in the industry.

Education, Experience and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Computer Science or related field with 12 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with government agencies or contractors in the intelligence or defense sectors.
• Solid understanding of cloud networking principles, including high‑reliability and redundant internet connectivity.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills; experience with Agile methodologies and cloud services; knowledge of networking technologies such as firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs; familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Experience in product development and/or management within a developmental environment, implementing strategies aligned with the OCO PMO’s vision, developing roadmaps, and prioritizing features for cloud networking and connectivity solutions.
• Facilitate interactions between all stakeholders and actively engage with teams.
• Proactive, hands‑on leader who takes ownership, engages stakeholders, and supports team needs.
• Guides and mentors junior staff and collaborates across teams to shape requirements and deliver products on time and within budget.

Additional Qualifications

• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager or similar Agile certification(s) is desirable.
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or similar networking certifications.
• CompTIA Network+.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Poly

Salary Range: $150,000 – $200,000 (US)

Comprehensive benefits package includes employer‑paid health insurance and a 7% contribution to your 401(k). Candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation based on location, skills, and experience.