Defensive Engineering Product Ops Specialist
Core
Lead product operations for the Defensive Engineering portfolio, translating security strategy into roadmaps, backlogs, and measurable outcomes while ensuring governance and delivery discipline.
Role type
Senior Product Operations Specialist (Cybersecurity)
Builds
Security product roadmaps, delivery commitments, executive dashboards, and governance frameworks for email, endpoint, network, SaaS, identity, and application security.
Domain
Cybersecurity / Enterprise Risk Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Product operations, portfolio management, Agile/Scrum, vendor governance, TPRM, ISRMP, risk tracking, executive reporting, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
PMP, Product Management, cybersecurity, risk management certifications
Technologies
Archer, GRC tools, dashboarding tools
Responsibilities
Establish consistent product practices for intake, prioritization, and delivery tracking; partner with security engineers and PMs to translate strategies into actionable plans; facilitate quarterly planning, backlog refinement, and portfolio governance meetings; develop executive dashboards, scorecards, KPIs, and KRIs for delivery and risk; coordinate vendor governance, onboarding, and performance reviews; support TPRM and ISRMP activities including engagement records and control evidence; maintain product documentation (charters, RACIs, procedures); drive continuous improvement in processes and reporting automation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic visibility