Security Compliance Specialist

Role overview Support federal security compliance for cloud services by coordinating authorization assessments, evidence gathering, remediation, and continuous monitoring. The role works across internal teams and independent assessors to maintain current authorizations and make it possible to bring additional services into the compliance boundary. It calls for both practical execution and the ability to turn complex regulatory requirements into clear, repeatable processes.

Responsibilities - Coordinate and carry out federal certification and authorization assessments with independent assessors and internal stakeholders. - Collect and validate control evidence, track findings, and coordinate remediation work. - Manage continuous monitoring activities and ongoing compliance obligations across the federal environment. - Help improve scalable compliance processes as services and business needs expand. - Assess potential security incidents against applicable federal reporting requirements, document the rationale, and coordinate reporting timelines and workflows.

Requirements - At least 5 years coordinating federal assessments, validating control evidence, and driving risk remediation at a cloud service provider. - Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5, FedRAMP, the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide, and CNSSI 1253. - Understanding of security fundamentals and continuous monitoring practices. - Experience evaluating incidents against regulatory and contractual reporting criteria and maintaining clear documentation. - U.S. citizenship, plus a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. - Strong organization, analysis, and communication skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and follow through.

Nice to have - Foundational understanding of AI and machine learning and experience applying or securing AI-enabled solutions. - A Secret or Top Secret clearance is preferred.

Benefits and work setup - Remote role within the United States. - Posted base pay range is $118,000–$148,000, with benefits that include health coverage, paid time off, parental leave, retirement options, and education reimbursement.