Red Alpha
OCO Product Manager SME (TS/SCI with Polygraph required)
6950 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046-2701
On-site · $145k–$225k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026
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A day in the life:
As an OCO Product Manager SME, you bring deep technical expertise in vulnerability exploitation, advanced persistent threats (APT), and hands-on experience with offensive cyber tools and techniques. Serving as a subject matter expert, you will play a key role in supporting mission-critical cyber operations and providing guidance on the latest tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
What you bring to the table:
- A Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline and 18+ years of industry experience, to include 3+ years of experience in offensive cyber operations, exploitation or a related field
- In-depth knowledge of exploitation frameworks, reverse engineering tools and offensive cyber techniques (e.g., Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, IDA Pro, Ghidra)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment, with a strong focus on collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Familiar with SAFe
- Facilitate interactions between all stakeholders and understand team needs
- Hands on personality that gets entrenched with product and constant engagement with stakeholders
- Monitor and control schedules and their dependencies
- Good with documentation, familiar with JIRA ticketing process and tracking progress
- A TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
Bonus Skills:
- Experience with APTs: Demonstrated experience in tracking, analyzing, and mitigating Advanced Persistent Threats
- Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming/scripting languages commonly used in exploitation (e.g., Python, C/C++, Assembly)
The total package:
Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mind with the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers' missions; allow members to share in Red Alpha's success as we continue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselves and their dependents in the form of a robust benefits package. Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary and benefits such as health, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs. Please visit our benefits tab for additional information. Salary Range:- Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline, and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation. Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education, certifications, total years of relevant professional experience, actual level of expertise, and the responsibilities of the role itself.
- Based on the outlined roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is: $145,000 - $225,000.
- Retire sooner than planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions, immediately vested.
- Have a career AND a life: Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
- Stay at your best: As a member, we'll pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We'll also pay the majority of the premiums for your family. Let's not forge free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
- Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements: $5250 per year towards ongoing education, trainings, certifications, and maintaining professional memberships.
- Dress in style: Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour, Nike, Carhartt, YETI, etc.
- Enjoy the culture: Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest, summer picnic, and annual holiday party! These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours, baseball games, snowboarding, RenFest, and more!