Manager, Federal Security Programs
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 185000 - 210000
Posted on:
25 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Manager Federal Security Programs will be responsible for delivering a FedRAMP program from initiation to achieving a FedRAMP Moderate Authority to Operate (ATO). This role requires a deep understanding of the FedRAMP process and compliance standards coupled with strong leadership skills to collaborate across teams including Engineering Product and Security Engineering.
This position is critical for guiding our organization through the stringent federal compliance landscape while ensuring efficient communication and execution across stakeholders. Youll start out leading the hands-on effort to establish the program and develop a staffing and capacity model to support federal agency and CSP customers.
About the role- Lead and manage the end-to-end process of achieving FedRAMP Moderate ATO.
- Develop and execute a FedRAMP program roadmap aligned with organizational goals and timelines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering Product and Security Engineering to ensure seamless integration of security and compliance requirements.
- Manage documentation audits and reporting associated with FedRAMP processes.
- Identify track and mitigate risks related to federal compliance projects.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all FedRAMP-related activities and communications.
- Provide subject matter expertise on FedRAMP requirements and best practices to internal teams.
- Stay updated on federal policies guidelines and trends impacting compliance and security.
About you
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in FedRAMP program management.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering a FedRAMP ATO for FedRAMP Moderate .
- Prior experience working with GCP AWS and related cloud services.
- Strong understanding of federal compliance frameworks including NIST 800-53 controls.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technical teams (Engineering and Product) and non-technical stakeholders.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Clear concise communication skills both written and verbal.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex situations.
Bonus Qualifications
- Familiarity with the FedRAMP 20x program and roadmap.
- Certifications such as PMP CISSP or FedRAMP-specific credentials.
- Comfortable with implementing automated controls and reporting.
- Familiarity with additional compliance frameworks (ISO 27001 SOC 2 FISMA CMMC etc.).
- Hands-on experience implementing security and compliance controls in a cloud-native environment.
- Exposure to agile or other iterative project methodologies
Work Location
- Ideal location is Washington D.C but we will consider applicants based in the East Coast
What you will have at Harness
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Flexible work schedule
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave
- Monthly quarterly and annual social and team building events
- Monthly internet reimbursement
The anticipated base salary range for this position is between $185000 and $210000 annually. Salary is determined by a combination of factors including location level relevant experience and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. The compensation package for this position may also include equity and benefits. More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: transparency
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- IDS
- FedRAMP
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- PCI
- Business Management
- Conflict Management
- NIST Standards
- Security
- Information Security
- Encryption
About Company
Enhance DevOps with AI-driven CI/CD, feature flags, chaos engineering, and cloud cost management to secure & streamline software delivery.
