Product Manager/ Virtualization

Description PLEX Solutions, A Part of Markon, is seeking a Virtualization Product manager who will design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Additionally, this candidate will perform systems management and integration functions. Responsibilities Provide thought leadership and work with key stakeholders to understand requirements, build partnerships, and provide technology solutions for virtualized and containerized environments. Lead Product backlog refinement, ensuring features and capabilities for virtualization and containerization platforms are well defined, prioritized, and decomposed into actionable user stories. Collaborate with other Product Managers, Release Train Engineers, and Scrum Masters to drive Program Increment (PI) execution, risk mitigation, and cross-team collaboration for virtualization and containerization projects. Engage with stakeholders and the team to gather feedback and align capability delivery for virtualized and containerized solutions. Participate in technical exchange meetings (TEMs), operational working groups, and other OCO forums related to virtualization and containerization. Partner with clients to understand business objectives, user behaviors, and product vision, develop product concepts, roadmaps, test plans, and functional specifications for virtualized and containerized applications. Collaborate with designers and engineers to conceptualize, design, and deliver multi-platform applications for virtualized and containerized environments. Lead engagements alongside company partners as well as the top designers and technologists in the industry Qualifications Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph (Must be within the last 7 years) Minimum of 12 years with Bachelors Degree, (OR) 10 years with Masters, (OR) 16 years with HS Diploma or Associates Degree; significant portion of experience in virtualization and containerization technologies. Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university. MBA or similar degree is a plus. SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager or similar Agile certification(s) is desirable. VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or similar certifications are highly desirable. Experience working with government agencies or contractors in the intelligence or defense sectors is highly desirable. Deep knowledge of virtualization technologies such as vSphere and vCenter, orchestration of virtual machine deployment and management. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Kubernetes, and concepts of shared service meshes with services such as Keycloak, MinIO, and Vault. Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, along with experience with Agile methodologies and cloud services. Proven experience in building enterprise-grade products from concept to launch. Deep knowledge of virtualization technologies, including various infrastructure platforms. Proficiency with agile tools like Jira and Confluence. Experience in the development of products and/or management in a development environment. Ideal candidate will have a hands-on personality, takes ownership, actively engages with the team, constant engagement with key stakeholders. Comprehensive training on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere. In-depth training on administering Kubernetes clusters, including deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Training on the NATS.io messaging system for building scalable and resilient distributed systems. Training that demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and managing a best-in-class cybersecurity program. Salary Range USD $190,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Overview Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions. At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services. Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact. Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Benefits Offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.