Federal Security & Compliance Analyst II

clear; New York (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Fertility & adoption support

Wellness stipend

OneMedical memberships

CLEAR Plus membership

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

CLEAR is building the secure identity company of the future. This role supports the ongoing security and compliance of federal products and services, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to implement NIST SP 800‑53 controls and maintain SSPs, POA&Ms, and related artifacts.

You will review code and architectures, track findings, and communicate complex security concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, with a base salary ranging from $119,000 to $140,000.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance, or information assurance.
• 2+ years developing technical security documentation (SSPs, policies, risk assessments).
• 2+ years with federal frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, or FISMA.
• Strong written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support security and compliance of federal products and services through monitoring and governance.
• Develop and maintain security documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms, policies, risk assessments).
• Track security findings through remediation and evidence validation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement NIST SP 800-53 controls.
• Review code, infrastructure, and system architectures to identify risks.
• Communicate security and compliance requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance and compliance processes.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security documentation

NIST SP 800-53

Code review

Federal compliance

Security certifications

Job description

CLEAR is building the secure identity company of the future. Our mission is to make experiences safer and easier—physically and digitally. With more than 38 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR's secure identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it's at the airport, stadium, or throughout your everyday life, CLEAR unlocks the magic of frictionless experiences.

What you'll do:

• Support the ongoing security and compliance of federal products and services through continuous monitoring and governance activities
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), policies, procedures, risk assessments, and supporting artifacts
• Track security findings through remediation and validate evidence supporting closure
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to implement and maintain NIST SP 800‑53 security controls
• Review application code, infrastructure configurations, and system architectures to identify security risks and recommend secure solutions
• Communicate security and compliance requirements to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve security governance and compliance processes

How you'll measure success:

• Timeliness and completeness of security documentation and compliance deliverables
• Successful implementation and maintenance of federal security controls
• Continuous improvement of compliance processes through increased automation, standardization, and operational efficiency
• Strong cross‑functional partnerships with Engineering and Security teams, enabling timely issue resolution and compliance execution

What you're great at:

• 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance, or information assurance
• 2+ years of experience developing technical security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), policies, procedures, risk assessments, and audit artifacts
• 2+ years of experience working with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST SP 800‑53, RMF, FedRAMP, or FISMA
• Excellent code review skills and the ability to review application code, infrastructure configurations, and system architectures to identify security risks and recommend secure solutions
• Experience supporting federal security compliance programs and continuous monitoring activities
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, project management, and written communication skills
• Effective communicator who can explain security concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences and collaborate effectively across teams
• Security certifications such as Security+, CAP, CISA, CISM, or CISSP are a plus

How You'll be Rewarded:

We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family‑building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support), flexible time off, annual wellness stipend, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, a CLEAR Plus membership, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. The base salary range for this role is $119,000 - $140,000, depending on levels of skills and experience. Salaries will vary based on location, education, skills, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of CLEAR's total compensation package for employees and other rewards may include annual bonuses, commission, and Restricted Stock Units.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are no