Security Compliance & Authorization Lead (Remote)

Second Front Systems; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &

401(k) with 3% company contribution

Equity incentive plan

Home office stipend

Professional development stipend

Flexible remote work opportunities

Annual paid time off & federal holudas

Job summary

Second Front Systems is seeking a Head of Security Compliance & Authorization to lead the security programs protecting the Game Warden platform. You will own compliance programs (SOC 2, ISO, CMMC) and security authorization (RMF/FedRAMP).

The role reports to the VP of Security and requires building durable programs and high-performing teams across cloud-native environments. The role emphasizes aligning security with product lifecycle, architecture, vulnerability management, and continuous

Qualifications

• CISSP or equivalent advanced cybersecurity certification required.
• Must meet applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the assigned work role.
• Experience with DoD RMF, FedRAMP, DoD authorization programs, or comparable federal requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills enabling clear reporting to engineers, customers, assessors, and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Security Authorization and Compliance team.
• Define security authorization and continuous monitoring processes and ownership.
• Build a security roadmap identifying gaps, investments, staffing, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Oversee authorization packages for DoD, federal, and national security environments.
• Ensure evidence, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring remain current and defensible.
• Coordinate with Engineering/Product to integrate security requirements into product planning.

Skills

Security leadership

Compliance program management

Government authorization

Cloud security

Security architecture

Vulnerability management

RMF/FedRAMP knowledge

Communication skills

CISSP or equivalent

DoD 8140 qualification

Education

CISSP or equivalent certification

Tools

eMASS

DISA PPSM

DISA STIGs

SCAP Checker

ACAS

Job description

Second Front Systems is seeking a Head of Security Compliance & Authorization to lead the security programs protecting the Game Warden platform. You will own compliance programs (SOC 2, ISO, CMMC) and security authorization (RMF/FedRAMP).

The role reports to the VP of Security and requires building durable programs and high-performing teams across cloud-native environments. The role emphasizes aligning security with product lifecycle, architecture, vulnerability management, and continuous