FedRAMP Solutions Engineer — Public Sector

Aikido-Security; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aikido-Security in the United States is seeking a FedRAMP Solutions Engineer to support the commercial sales team by turning federal compliance questions into wins. You'll work across deals to identify FedRAMP potential and provide rapid technical guidance.

This high-impact role suits someone with hands-on security or DevOps background who can explain complex concepts clearly and move deals forward in a fast-paced environment. Join a company built for developers with ownership and velocity.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or technical pre-sales role, or equivalent hands‑on experience with federal compliance/procurement (e.g., through military or federal government service)
• Working knowledge of FedRAMP and how compliance requirements shape federal and public‑sector buying decisions
• Strong technical foundation (cloud, DevOps, or security fundamentals)
• Ability to explain complex concepts in a simple, clear way
• Hands‑on mindset, able to troubleshoot and dig into technical workflows
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, ownership‑driven approach

Responsibilities

• Partner with commercial Account Executives (SMB and mid-market) to identify and support deals with FedRAMP or federal compliance potential
• Provide fast, practical FedRAMP guidance during discovery and technical evaluation to help AEs keep deals moving
• Run lightweight technical discovery and answer compliance-related questions as they surface in commercial sales cycles
• Act as the internal go-to resource for FedRAMP questions across the commercial sales org
• Help commercial reps position Aikido's compliance posture clearly and accurately to prospects

Skills

FedRAMP knowledge

Sales engineering

Technical pre-sales

Cloud fundamentals

DevOps fundamentals

Security fundamentals

Communication skills

Ownership mindset

Job description

Aikido-Security in the United States is seeking a FedRAMP Solutions Engineer to support the commercial sales team by turning federal compliance questions into wins. You'll work across deals to identify FedRAMP potential and provide rapid technical guidance.

This high-impact role suits someone with hands-on security or DevOps background who can explain complex concepts clearly and move deals forward in a fast-paced environment. Join a company built for developers with ownership and velocity.