Product Security Operations Engineer

Title: Product Security Operations Engineer
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 1.5 months
Pay Range: $80-90/hr
Start Date: June 8th, 2026
Location: Remote

About the Opportunity:

Our client, a leader in Enterprise Software and Hybrid-Cloud solutions, is looking for a skilled Product Security Operations Engineer to join their team for a 1.5 months engagement. This project involves managing and remediating third-party and open-source risk across the product portfolio. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.


Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:

• Third-Party Library Management: Act as a technical lead for managing external dependencies, driving the strategy and execution for upgrades and patching across multiple product lines.
• Cross-Functional Orchestration: Work closely with stakeholders across Engineering, Product Management, and DevOps to prioritize security requirements and align them with existing release roadmaps.
• Policy & Requirements Articulations: Translate high-level security policies into clear, actionable product requirements and technical guidance that development teams can implement effectively.
• Operational Visibility: Leverage data, including Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and asset intelligence, to identify systemic risks in the supply chain and report on remediation progress to leadership.
• Initiative Management: Drive security projects with a focus on clear ownership, milestone tracking, and proactively resolving conflicts in priority to ensure successful delivery.

Required Skills & Experience:

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years in Security Operations, DevSecOps, or Product Security, with a track record of managing and reducing security debt in complex environments.
• A proven ability to communicate technical security risks to various audiences and build consensus across disparate engineering teams.
• Experience interpreting security policies and turning them into practical, technical requirements for developers.
• A deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and the complexities involved in upgrading core libraries in a large-scale environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage complex, multi-quarter security initiatives from start to finish.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.

Bonus:

• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, Go) to automate the tracking of library versions and vulnerability status.
• Familiarity with supply chain security standards (such as SBOM/VEX) and SCA (Software Composition Analysis) tooling.
• Experience in a global, distributed environment where managing cross-functional dependencies is a core part of the culture.
• A background in Technical Program Management (TPM) or Engineering Management.

• W2 only (No C2C or 1099 contractors)

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