Security GRC Specialist, Public Sector

Responsibilities:- Lead complex federal authorization efforts including FedRAMP ATOs (Low, Moderate, High), DoD Impact Level authorizations (IL4, IL5, IL6), and Intelligence Community security compliance programs- Serve as the compliance DRI for one or more strategic public sector initiatives: DoD/CMMC programs, National Security/IC deployments, or State and Local Government/EDU certifications- Navigate multi-stakeholder authorization processes, coordinating with Government Authorizing Officials, Third-Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs), and internal engineering/product teams- Translate government security frameworks (NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CNSSI 1253, ICD 503, FedRAMP baselines) into actionable technical requirements for cloud-native AI infrastructure- Build and maintain authorization artifacts including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POAandMs), and continuous monitoring documentation- Establish scalable ATO processes that can support multiple simultaneous authorizations across different classification levels and government agencies- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to implement technical controls that satisfy government security requirements while enabling AI innovation- Maintain authorization posture through continuous monitoring, annual assessments, and change management processes aligned with government requirements You may be a good fit if you:- Have 8+ years of progressive GRC experience with at least 3+ years directly leading federal authorization efforts (FedRAMP, DoD, IC, or equivalent)- Have hands-on experience shepherding at least one initial ATO lifecycle from planning through authorization and subsequent continuous monitoring- Possess deep working knowledge of NIST 800-53 and can map controls to technical implementations in cloud environments- Have worked with government authorization stakeholders including AOs, 3PAOs, ISSOs, ISSMs, and understand the federal ATO ecosystem- Can translate between government compliance language and engineering requirements, making complex mandates actionable for technical teams- Have experience with cloud-native security architectures (e.g., AWS GovCloud) and understand how to achieve government compliance in modern infrastructure- Write exceptionally clear documentation that satisfies both government auditors and technical implementers- Thrive in high-stakes, deadline-driven environments where authorization timelines directly impact business outcomes- Are energized by being the subject matter expert who guides the organization through complex government compliance landscapes Strong candidates may also have:- Have active Secret or Top Secret clearance (or TS/SCI for IC-focused roles)- Bring multi-domain public sector experience (e.g., both DoD and Civilian agencies, or Federal and SLED)- Possess experience with classified system authorizations or cross-domain solutions- Have worked in AI/ML companies navigating novel compliance challenges for emerging technology- Understand FedRAMP 20X pilot program requirements and modernization initiatives- Bring experience from high-growth technology companies managing rapid compliance expansion- Possess relevant certifications (CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer) Candidates need not have:- Experience across all government sectorswe're hiring for complementary expertise across DoD, IC, and SLED domains- Prior AI/ML compliance experiencewe value the ability to apply government compliance expertise to novel technology challenges- Done everything on this list beforewe value learning agility and willingness to tackle novel compliance challenges in the AI spaceDeadline to apply:None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.The expectedbase compensation fo this position is below. Our total compensation package for full-time employees includes equity, benefits, and may include incentive compensation.Annual Salary:$255,000-$270,000USD LogisticsEducation requirements:We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.Location-based hybrid policy:Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices.Visa sponsorship:We do sponsor visas However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. But if we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa, and we retain an immigration lawyer to help with this.We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification.Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed. 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Created: 2026-01-14