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Manager, Product Management - Fraud (US Card)

Company: Capital One

Location: Washington DC

Posted Feb 01, 2025

Capital One's Fraud Product team is seeking a Product Manager for two key areas: Authentication & Verification and Payment Fraud Decisioning. The role involves driving the roadmap and delivery for real-time intelligent authentication experiences, determining strategy for pooling and reusing authentication tools, building a 101 Learning of the Authentication and Verification Space, outlining CX pain points, and managing a Senior Associate. The Product Manager will also lead a tech team, own feature and capability delivery, partner with data science teams, and collaborate with partner teams. Key qualifications include intellectual curiosity, communication and influencing skills, being a doer, passionate and customer-focused, a learner, and a team player. Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree or military experience and at least 3 years of product management experience or experience in product design, agile delivery, business analysis, data science, or software engineering.

Senior Information Systems Administrator (R3077) *Top Secret Clearance required

Company: Shield AI

Location: Washington DC

Posted Feb 02, 2025

Shield AI is seeking a highly experienced Systems Administrator with 35 years of experience to join their Classified IT Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn, exceptional troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to upholding high standards. The role involves maintaining classified and CUI information systems, providing technical support, problem resolution, escalation, documentation, onsite support, imaging and deployment, training and development, and participating in new system planning. Required qualifications include extensive experience in system administration, customer support skills, technical skills in Windows Server, Ubuntu, and cloud environments, A+ and Security+ certifications, and a DOD Top Secret security clearance. Preferred qualifications include advanced technical expertise, scripting and automation skills, and cross-platform experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for Cyber Systems Operations Specialists?
Entry‑level SOC Analysts can expect $55,000–$70,000 annually, mid‑level analysts $70,000–$90,000, senior incident responders $90,000–$120,000, and lead threat hunters or security operations managers $120,000–$160,000, depending on region and on‑call expectations.
Which skills and certifications are required for these roles?
Core skills include SIEM administration (Splunk, ArcSight), SOAR platform use (Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, IBM Resilient), scripting (Python, PowerShell), threat hunting techniques, and network forensics. Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC GCIH, CISSP, CEH, and SANS SEC400 are highly valued.
Is remote work common for Cyber Systems Operations Specialists?
Many SOC and incident‑response positions offer fully remote or hybrid arrangements, but they often require a 24/7 on‑call rotation, so candidates should be prepared for shift work, weekend coverage, and rapid response to global threats.
What career progression paths exist within this field?
Typical growth moves from SOC Analyst to Senior SOC Analyst, then to Lead Incident Responder or Threat Hunting Manager, and eventually to Director of Security Operations or Chief Information Security Officer, each step demanding deeper technical expertise and leadership skills.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Cyber Systems Operations Specialists?
AI/ML‑powered detection, automated playbook orchestration, cloud‑native security operations, integration of DevSecOps practices, and heightened focus on supply‑chain and third‑party risk monitoring are redefining both the tools and tactics used by specialists.

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