Senior Virtualization Product Manager (TS/SCI with Polygraph)

Red Alpha; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions, immediately vested

25 days personal time off

100% health, dental, and vision insurance premiums

Access to a gym

$5,250 annual education stipend

$300 per year on company-branded merchandise

Company events

Job summary

Red Alpha is seeking a talented Virtualization Product Manager to join their team in Maryland. This role involves defining and delivering the product vision for cyber mission systems, particularly in virtualization and containerization technologies.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree and has 12+ years of relevant experience, preferably with certifications in Agile methodologies and virtualization. A competitive salary range of $180,000 - $235,000, along with generous benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in a technical discipline.
• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification is desirable.
• Deep knowledge of virtualization technologies such as vSphere.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Kubernetes.
• Proven experience in building enterprise-grade products.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance for technology solutions.
• Lead product backlog refinement for virtualization and containerization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align on operational needs.
• Participate in technical exchange meetings for virtualization technologies.
• Develop and deliver multi-platform applications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Agile methodologies

Cloud services

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

VMware vSphere

Kubernetes

Job description

A day in the life:

We're seeking a talented Virtualization Product Manager to join a team defining and communicating the product vision and roadmap for cyber mission systems, with a focus on virtualization and containerization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reliable and resilient technology solutions for virtualized and containerized environments.
• Lead product backlog refinement, ensuring features and capabilities for virtualization and containerization platforms are well defined, prioritized, and decomposed into actionable user stories.
• Work with Product Managers, Release Train Engineers, and Scrum Masters to support Program Increment (PI) execution, manage risks, and coordinate cross‑functional efforts for virtualization and containerization initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in the Department of Defense to gather input and align delivery of virtualization and containerization capabilities with operational needs.
• Participate in technical exchange meetings (TEMs), operational working groups, and OCO‑related forums focused on virtualization and containerization technologies.
• Partner with clients to identify business goals, user requirements, and product direction while developing roadmaps, test strategies, and functional requirements for virtualized and containerized solutions.
• Work with designers and engineers to develop and deliver multi‑platform applications supporting virtualized and containerized environments.
• Lead collaborative initiatives with company partners and industry experts to deliver innovative technology solutions.

What you bring to the table

• A Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, etc.) from an accredited institution and 12+ years of relevant experience.
• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager or similar Agile certification(s) is desirable. VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or similar certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience working with government agencies or contractors in the intelligence or defense sectors is highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of virtualization technologies such as vSphere and vCenter, orchestration of virtual machine deployment and management.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Kubernetes and concepts of shared service meshes with services such as Keycloak, MinIO, and Vault.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, along with experience with Agile methodologies and cloud services.
• Proven experience in building enterprise‑grade products from concept to launch.
• Proficiency with agile tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Experience in the development of products and/or management in a development environment.
• Facilitate interactions between all stakeholders and actively interact. Good with documentation.
• Comprehensive training on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere.
• In‑depth training on administering Kubernetes clusters, including deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
• A TS/SCI with Polygraph level of security clearance.

The total package

Our total compensation package is designed with our members in mind and includes a competitive base salary, benefits such as health, life, disability, 401(k), paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs.

Salary Range: $180,000 - $235,000.

Perks

• Up to 10% 401(k) contributions, immediately vested.
• Up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
• Company pays 100% of premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, and the majority for family.
• Free access to a fully equipped gym.
• Annual $5,250 stipend for ongoing education, training, certifications, and professional memberships.
• Up to $300 per year on company‑branded merchandise.
• Company events such as Oktoberfest, summer picnic, holiday party, and team events.