Staff Product Manager - Cybersecurity

Rise8; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 156,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Staff Product Manager in Cybersecurity to lead strategy and development for mission-critical software. This role involves embedding security and compliance into the software development lifecycle while ensuring alignment with federal standards. With a focus on continuous improvement and a collaborative environment, you will guide cross-functional teams through secure agile processes and engage with clients to enhance their understanding of compliance. Join a company that values employee experience and offers a flexible work environment with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible, fully distributed work environment

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Retirement plan with 10% 401k match

Generous PTO, holidays, and personal days

Annual education and training budget up to $3,500

Home office stipend

Wellness budget up to $500/year

Provided equipment including a MacBook Pro

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product management with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Strong experience with agile, DevOps, and security integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of NIST 800-37 Rev2 and RMF into SDLC.
• Ensure products meet cATO and ongoing security assessments.
• Collaborate with teams to define security requirements.

Skills

Product Management

Cybersecurity

Agile Methodologies

DevOps

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Continuous Monitoring

Compliance Projects

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About Rise8

We're transforming the United States Government and we know that takes a dream team.

Your Dream. Our Team.

We believe customer experience starts with employee experience, so we take care of our employees. We offer competitive pay and benefits, invest in employee growth, and foster a unique culture.

At Rise8, we achieve heights through advanced tech and collaborative effort. We focus on impactful results, turning challenges into breakthroughs, and delivering game-changing products with a culture of kindness and empathy.

Rise8 is certified as a Great Place to Work, with 100% employee satisfaction.

About You

• You want to make tomorrow better than today.
• You have a passion for security and prioritize risk management.
• You believe time is the biggest vulnerability and aim to reduce cycle time securely.
• You enjoy decision-making and delivering real products daily.
• You ensure project success and client satisfaction.
• You thrive in collaborative environments, involving clients and team members.
• You work well with lean and agile leaders.
• You are a creative problem solver comfortable with uncertainty.
• You are curious and eager to learn and improve practices.

Product Management at Rise8

We seek a Staff Product Manager in Cybersecurity to lead strategy and development for secure, mission-critical software aligned with NIST 800-37 Rev2 and RMF standards, aiming for continuous Authority to Operate (cATO).

In secure environments, you will embed security and compliance into the software development lifecycle, ensuring standards are met for government and defense contracts.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the integration of NIST 800-37 Rev2 and RMF into SDLC.
• Ensuring products meet cATO and ongoing security assessments.
• Collaborating with teams to define security requirements aligned with federal standards.
• Teaching clients about continuous monitoring and automated compliance.
• Facilitating security-focused product planning and strategy.
• Guiding cross-functional teams through secure agile and DevOps processes.
• Engaging with security assessors to maintain compliance throughout development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product management, especially in cybersecurity.
• Strong experience with agile, DevOps, and security integration.
• Knowledge of tools for continuous monitoring and compliance.
• Experience with federal clients and compliance projects.
• Active engagement in cybersecurity communities.
• Leadership in complex compliance projects.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentoring skills for other product managers.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of NIST 800-37 Rev2, RMF, and cATO.
• Experience with federal cybersecurity standards like FISMA, FedRAMP.
• Proven guidance through RMF processes, including initial and continuous ATO.
• Passion for secure, compliant, and agile product development.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $156,696.12 to $235,044.18, based on experience and market data.

• Flexible, fully distributed work environment.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement plan with 10% 401k match.
• Generous PTO, holidays, and personal days.
• Annual education and training budget up to $3,500.
• Home office stipend and Rise8 merchandise allowance.
• Wellness budget up to $500/year; optional membership credits.
• Provided equipment including a MacBook Pro.

U.S. citizenship required due to federal client work, with background checks.

Rise8 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.