Security Engineer 4 - FedRAMP Compliance Architect

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PagerDuty is seeking a Security Engineer 4 - FedRAMP Compliance Architect to join our diverse, customer-focused team! This Security Engineer 4 - FedRAMP Compliance Architect will design, implement, and maintain secure architectures that meet FedRAMP requirements in a multi-tenant cloud environment. This role combines deep technical expertise with FedRAMP compliance knowledge to create scalable, secure solutions. You'll be the glue between security compliance requirements and technical implementation, ensuring our cloud infrastructure meets federal security standards while enabling business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain system architectures to align with FedRAMP requirements.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on FedRAMP, advising internal teams on security best practices, control implementations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, product, and corporate IT teams to develop secure cloud-based architectures that meet federal compliance mandates.
• Implement governance strategy on technical security controls, including access management, configuration, encryption, logging, monitoring, and vulnerability management.
• Support annual assessments, security control reviews, and audits, coordinating with third-party assessors (3PAO) and government sponsors.
• Technical support for external stakeholders on customer responsibilities. 
• Key contributor to the development and maintenance of the System Security Plan (SSP), Policies and Procedures, Configuration Management Plan, Secure System Development Life Cycle, and other FedRAMP documentation
• Partner with the GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) team to efficiently track and resolve security findings.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in cloud security architecture, compliance, or cybersecurity engineering, with at least 3 years of experience supporting FedRAMP Moderate or High authorization.
• Deep expertise in FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, FISMA, and cloud security best practices.
• Strong ability to assess security risks and recommend technical and procedural mitigations.
• Experience working with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or other federal cloud environments.
• Experience with audit preparation, risk assessments, and working with third-party assessors (3PAOs).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for creating and managing FedRAMP documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD IL 4 or 5 environments. 
• Experience with data governance frameworks, secure data storage, and data lifecycle management in multi-tenant cloud environments.
• Understanding of NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) and its implications for secure AI adoption in government environments.
• Familiar with SaaS security tools (such as Sumo Logic, Datadog, Crowdstrike, Wiz, Lucidchart, Snyk, and Qualys). 
• Familiarity with Cloud Native and SaaS constructs, including architectures, DevOps, CI/CD, and SecOps disciplines.
• Relevant certifications, such as:
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
• Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)

The base salary range for this position is 176,000 - 281,000 USD. This role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, equity, and/or benefits.

Our base salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range, which is subject to change based on primary work location, reflects the minimum and maximum base salary we expect to pay newly hired employees for the position. Within the range, we determine pay for an individual based on a number of factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills/competencies and experience.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific offerings for this role, as well as the salary range for your primary work location during the hiring process.

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Where we work

PagerDuty currently has offices in Atlanta, Lisbon, London, San Francisco, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. We offer a hybrid, flexible workplace. We also provide ample opportunities for in-person and virtual connection, like team offsites and volunteering events.

How we work

Our values are deeply embedded in how we operate and the people we bring on board. You will see our values ingrained in how we support our customers, collaborate with our colleagues, develop our products and foster an inclusive and empathetic work culture.

• Champion the Customer | Put users first to design great products and experiences.
• Run Together | Build strong teams that amplify our impact on users.
• Take the Lead | Disrupt and invent to be the first choice for users.
• Ack + Own | Take ownership and action to deliver more efficiently to users. 
• Bring Your Self | Bring your best self to build empathy and trust with users.

What we offer

One way we ensure our employees are inspired to do their best is through a comprehensive total rewards approach that supports them and their loved ones. As a global organization, our programs are competitive with industry standards and aligned with local laws and regulations. Learn more, including country-specific offerings, on our benefits site.

Your package may include:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package from day one
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid holidays and sick leave
• Dutonian Wellness Days - scheduled company-wide paid days off in addition to PTO
• Company equity*
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)*
• Retirement or pension plan*
• Paid parental leave - up to 22 weeks for pregnant parent, up to 12 weeks for non-pregnant parent (some countries have longer leave standards and we comply with local laws)*
• HibernationDuty - an annual company paid week off when everyone at PagerDuty, with the exception of a small, coverage crew, is asked to take a much needed break to truly disconnect and recharge
• Paid volunteer time off - 20 hours per year
• Company-wide hack weeks
• Mental wellness programs

*Eligibility may vary by role, region, and tenure

About PagerDuty

PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. The PagerDuty Operations Cloud revolutionizes how critical work gets done, and powers the agility that drives digital transformation. Customers rely on the PagerDuty Operations Cloud to compress costs, accelerate productivity, win revenue, sustain seamless digital experiences, and earn customer trust. More than half of the Fortune 500 and more than two thirds of the Fortune 100 trust PagerDuty including Cisco, Cox Automotive, DoorDash, Electronic Arts, Genentech, Shopify, Zoom and more.

Led by CEO Jennifer Tejada, PagerDuty’s Board of Directors is 50% female and 62% URP representation. We strive to build a more equitable world by investing 1% each of company equity, product, and employee volunteer time.

PagerDuty is Great Place to Work-certified™, a Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials, a Fortune Best Medium Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace in Technology, and a top rated product on TrustRadius and G2. 

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Additional Information

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