Sr Security Assurance Engineer with Project Management Duties
Leads security compliance and risk management projects, driving certifications like FedRAMP and PCI in a cloud-native environment. Requires 4+ years in security program management, cross-functional collaboration, and a bachelor's in CS or equivalent.
About the job
The impact you will have
- Drive Project Outcomes: Adopt an ownership mindset to lead end-to-end delivery of new security certifications, expanding reach across global markets.
- Accelerate Execution: Proactively identify and neutralize project blockers, reducing friction and maintaining high velocity.
- Orchestrate Cross-Functional Decision Making: Navigate complex technical and compliance trade-offs, driving consensus across Engineering, IT, and Product teams.
- Optimize Delivery Methodologies: Continuously refine project frameworks for rigorous and agile security initiatives.
- Precision Program Management: Oversee project lifecycles, milestones, dependencies, risk mitigation, and provide executive-level transparency.
- Build Strategic Partnerships: Forge collaborative relationships with Security Assurance experts and technical stakeholders.
What we look for
- Proven Expertise: 4+ years of experience in technical program/project management within the security domain at a fast-paced, cloud-native organization.
- Strategic Ownership: Demonstrated success leading high-stakes security compliance initiatives (e.g., FedRAMP, PCI, HIPAA) from inception to market.
- Complexity Management: Experience navigating projects with intricate technical dependencies, multiple stakeholders, and geo-distributed teams.
- Executive Presence: Ability to influence and communicate effectively from technical discussions to senior leadership briefings.
- Agility & Continuous Learning: Proven track record of rapidly mastering new processes, methodologies, technologies, and security frameworks.
- Communication Excellence: Superb verbal and written skills for translating complex data into actionable insights.
Educational Foundation
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
Skills
FedRAMP, PCI, HIPAA, Project Management, Security Compliance, Cloud-Native, Risk Management, Program Management, Technical Program Management, Security Frameworks
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