Product Owner

Job#: 2083670

Job Description:

QUALIFICATIONS The successful Candidate should demonstrate the following qualifications and experience (the “Qualifications”):

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including leadership roles in Security Operations or Cyber Incident Response.
• Proven experience managing a Security Operations Center (SOC) or equivalent team.
• Strong background in cyber security operations, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
• Company has an existing (at time of submission) and ongoing contract with Candidate
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, or other security frameworks.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO).
• Experience leading security tool evaluations and implementations.
• Experience with defining or tracking security operations metrics or KPIs.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with a track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to mentor and coach team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  
  

SERVICES The successful Candidate will:

• Serve as the Incident Manager for cyber security incidents, including participation in crisis management processes during major incidents.
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate incident response processes and playbooks using team managed technologies and capabilities.
• Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, reviews) for the SecOps team.
• Manage the relationship with the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), ensuring SLAs and performance metrics are met.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to drive security initiatives and resolve blockers.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, write user stories, and ensure clear communication of goals and deliverables.
• Provide regular updates to executive sponsors, directors, and other stakeholders on team progress and incident trends.
• Support the planning, evaluation, and implementation of security tools and technologies.
• Other tasks as reasonably required by the BCLC Project Manager.
  
  

SCHEDULE The successful Candidate will provide up thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hours per week of services, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time, excluding statutory holidays in British Columbia, or as otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing. The successful candidate may also be required to be on-call outside of these hours.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.