Sr. Product Owner I (6880)

MetroStar
Washington, DC
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with Azure cloud expertise and experience in government contracting working in Washington, DC.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with Azure cloud engineering experience and a track record in government project delivery
    — “leading the delivery, governance, and optimization of enterprise Azure cloud solutions within a complex federal environment”
  • Professionals adept at bridging stakeholder and technical teams in regulated environments
    — “the primary liaison between government clients, security teams, and cloud engineers”
  • Individuals with a strong grasp of cloud security frameworks and compliance standards
    — “oversee cloud security initiatives, ensuring adherence to Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), FedRAMP, and DoD cybersecurity policies”

Things to consider

  • Requires a Top Secret clearance, which may take time to obtain or may not be available to some applicants
    — “Active Top Secret security clearance”
  • Must be onsite in Washington, DC five days a week, limiting remote work flexibility
    — “Ability to be onsite in Washington, DC 5 days a week”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Agile frameworks and backlog management in your resume and interviews
    — “Lead Azure cloud engineering teams in Agile project execution, sprint planning, and backlog management”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with multi-tenant Azure architecture and its implementation
    — “Guide the design, implementation, and optimization of multi-tenant Microsoft Azure architecture for enterprise applications”
  • Showcase your ability to manage cloud security monitoring and incident response processes
    — “Work closely with security operations teams to manage cloud security monitoring, alerts, and response efforts”
  • Emphasize your knowledge of cloud governance frameworks and how you've applied them in the past
    — “Identify and resolve gaps in governance, reporting, and alerting for Azure enterprise environments”
  • Demonstrate experience integrating cloud services with tools like ServiceNow, JIRA, and GitLab
    — “Ensure seamless integration of Azure cloud services, ICAM, ServiceNow, JIRA, and GitLab for secure and efficient operations”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • project delivery
  • security compliance
  • cloud modernization
Typical background
project managementcloud securityIT operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Agile Project ExecutionCloud SecurityZero Trust ArchitectureMulti-cloud ManagementDevSecOps

Preferred

AWS Solutions ArchitectCisspAzure Security Tools

About the role

Original posting from MetroStar

As a Sr. Product Owner I, you’ll support our Government Services team by leading the delivery, governance, and optimization of enterprise Azure cloud solutions within a complex federal environment. This role serves as the bridge between government stakeholders, security teams, and cloud engineers, driving Agile execution, cloud modernization, security compliance, and operational excellence across multi-cloud and hybrid cloud ecosystems.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

Lead Azure cloud engineering teams in Agile project execution, sprint planning, and backlog management. 

Oversee cloud security initiatives, ensuring adherence to Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), FedRAMP, and DoD cybersecurity policies. 

Act as the primary liaison between government clients, security teams, and cloud engineers, ensuring project requirements are met. 

Guide the design, implementation, and optimization of multi-tenant Microsoft Azure architecture for enterprise applications. 

Work closely with security operations teams to manage cloud security monitoring, alerts, and response efforts. 

Identify and resolve gaps in governance, reporting, and alerting for Azure enterprise environments. 

Ensure seamless integration of Azure cloud services, ICAM, ServiceNow, JIRA, and GitLab for secure and efficient operations. 

Manage technical support queues, service-level agreements, and customer requests related to Azure cloud operations. 

Implement strategies to enhance automation, streamline DevSecOps processes, and improve cloud security operations. 

Support interoperability efforts across Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud environments for enterprise scalability.

What you’ll need to succeed:

Active Top Secret security clearance. 

Ability to be onsite in Washington, DC 5 days a week. 

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree. 

Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, cloud security, or IT operations, with a strong focus on Azure cloud environments. 

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), AWS Solutions Architect, CISSP, or similar certifications preferred. 

Strong knowledge of Azure security tools, governance frameworks, and enterprise cloud deployment strategies.

SALARY RANGE: $140,000.00 - $163,000.00

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: 

The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience

The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs

Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation

This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:

Performance-based bonuses

Company-paid training and/or certifications

Referral bonuses

Application Deadline:  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Parental Leave and dependent care

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

 What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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