DoD & FedRAMP Security Authorization Leader

Second Front Systems, Inc.; Washington, Denver, Colorado Springs (District of Columbia, CO, CO); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer-paid health benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Wellness benefits including OneMedical

Equity incentive plan

Home office stipend

Professional development stipend

Flexible PTO and federal holidays

Generous parental leave

Flexible remote work opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Second Front Systems, Inc. is seeking a Director of Security Compliance & Authorization to lead the government authorization program for Game Warden across DoD and FedRAMP environments.

You will own authorization strategy, evidence management, and continuous monitoring, directing ISOs, managers, and engineers to maintain current authorizations. You will collaborate with CISO, Product, Engineering, and government officials to drive authorization readiness, reduce assessment risk, and scale

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive cybersecurity experience with product/cloud security and compliance responsibilities.
• At least 6 years in government authorization programs (DoD RMF or FedRAMP).
• Experience leading teams of cybersecurity professionals and setting priorities.
• Hands-on DoD and federal authorization program experience (NIST SP 800-53/800-37).
• Proficiency with DoD RMF processes, eMASS, and POA&M management.

Responsibilities

• Own authorization strategy and continuous monitoring across DoD and FedRAMP environments.
• Lead the Security Authorization team; set priorities and operating rhythms.
• Define ownership models between Security Authorization, Engineering, and Security Operations.
• Build automation-first roadmap for capability gaps and measurable compliance outcomes.
• Direct assessment readiness and resolve blockers before submission to authorities.
• Establish quality standards for eMASS packages and evidence tracking.
• Coordinate cross-framework mappings DoD RMF, FedRAMP, and customer frameworks.
• Manage audit calendar and relationships with 3PAOs and assessors.

Skills

DoD RMF

FedRAMP

Cloud security

Security engineering

Compliance leadership

Automation roadmap

POA&M management

eMASS management

3PAO coordination

Education

DoDM 8140.03 ISSM

Tools

eMASS

DISA PPSM

GRC tools

Job description

Second Front Systems, Inc. is seeking a Director of Security Compliance & Authorization to lead the government authorization program for Game Warden across DoD and FedRAMP environments.

You will own authorization strategy, evidence management, and continuous monitoring, directing ISOs, managers, and engineers to maintain current authorizations. You will collaborate with CISO, Product, Engineering, and government officials to drive authorization readiness, reduce assessment risk, and scale