FedRAMP Operations Lead

FedRAMP Operations lead

The FedRAMP operations lead is a senior technical and governance authority responsible for securing maintaining and maturing the organizations cloud platforms in alignment with federal requirements. The role supports vulnerability management documentation upkeep annual assessments control monitoring reporting and coordination with internal teams agencies the FedRAMP PMO and 3PAOs.

You will directly influence the enterprises security posture working across engineering product operations and external assessors to ensure federal-grade trust security and compliance.

About the Role
As a FedRAMP Operations lead you will:

1. Manage the Continuous Monitoring Program

• Collaborate with internal teams to manage the continuous monitoring program including internal and external reporting on vulnerabilities tracking POA&Ms and developing the artifacts.
• Conduct continuous monitoring activities to assess the effectiveness of security controls and identify vulnerabilities or noncompliance issues.
• Implement and maintain continuous monitoring processes to ensure alignment with FedRAMP guidelines.

2. Documentation & Evidence Maintenance

• Maintain and update the System Security Plan (SSP) and all required FedRAMP documentation.
• Develop maintain and submit continuous monitoring deliverables per FedRAMPs required cadence.
• Keep risk documentation assessments and reports current including updates to the POA&M.

3. Vulnerability Risk & Incident Management

• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability scans to identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Monitor security alerts/incidents investigate events and coordinate response actions in alignment with FedRAMP requirements.
• Support incident response processes and ensure all required incident communication and reporting activities occur.

4. Coordination with Agencies FedRAMP PMO & 3PAOs

• Join recurring agency ConMon meetings including reviewing and submitting required artifacts.
• Interface with FedRAMP PMO the agency sponsor consultants and the 3PAO assessment team to maintain certification.
• Assist with the annual 3PAO assessmentfrom planning through project closure.

5. Support for Assessments & Significant Change Process

• Assist with annual security assessments including scope definition SAP prep security testing SAR development and POA&M updates.
• Generate or support deviation requests and manage assessment artifacts for reuse.

6. Training Collaboration & Internal Guidance

• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams on risk mitigation strategies and compliance improvements.
• Educate internal stakeholders on FedRAMP security requirements and ConMon processes.

About You
Youre a fit for the role of FedRAMP Operations lead if your background includes:

• 5 years in cloud security architecture engineering or related roles involving federal workloads.
• Demonstrated mastery of FedRAMP NIST RMF and NIST SP 80053 Rev 5 controls.
• Deep understanding of FedRAMP requirements continuous monitoring processes and NIST security controls.
• Experience in vulnerability management risk assessments and security incident analysis.
• Strong communication skills capable of interfacing with federal agencies and auditors.
• Ability to analyze security data and generate reports for leadership and agencies.
• Bachelors degree in cybersecurity information security or related discipline.

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