Information Security Program Manager - FedRAMP

Summary

Join Rubrik's Information Security team as a Staff Program Manager, leading public sector certification and compliance efforts for cloud and on-premises products. This crucial role involves managing product security accreditation under frameworks like Common Criteria, NIAP, DoD Impact Level, CMMC, FedRAMP, and more. You will collaborate with government agencies, third-party assessors, and internal teams to ensure compliance and remediation of security risks. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and technical skills, with a focus on driving process improvements and automation. You will represent Rubrik externally and contribute to the growth of the government-based business. The role offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a supportive team and a healthy work-life balance.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership capability including prior experience with people management and driving cross functional performance using influence to achieve targeted outcomes
• 7+ years of related work experience in Information Security or relevant Compliance roles in the tech / SaaS / software product industry
• 4+ years of experience in a U.S. public sector compliance role associated with DoD Impact Levels, Controlled Unclassified Information, or Assurance & Authorization activity
• 2+ years of product management experience or history of working with Engineering road maps to remediate product vulnerabilities or compliance gaps
• Alignment with Rubrik’s RIVET values and a culture of collaboration and respect
• Experience in a dynamic, high growth / start-up business environment
• Comfortable wearing many hats in a small and agile team that stays upbeat and enjoys working together to get things done
• Advanced knowledge of government compliance and cloud security risks, vulnerabilities, and threats, and can take these issues through triage / risk treatment conversations
• Deep understanding of relevant information security frameworks
• Detail-oriented and able to understand the bigger picture by using technical expertise and problem solving abilities to prioritize efforts and work through ambiguity and issues
• Ability to ramp up quickly and learn new technologies with minimal lag time
• Know, acknowledge, and follow system-specific security policies and procedures
• Protect data and individual privacy per requirements and regulations
• Perform ongoing activities in compliance with service and contractual obligations
• Participate in role-based training, completing assignments on a timely basis
• Report security issues promptly, and aid investigation when needed
• Support controlled changes and vulnerability remediation activities; and
• Work collaboratively with Information Security in designing, implementing, assessing or enhancing system-specific security and privacy controls

Responsibilities

• Implement and serve as Program Lead / Control Owner for assigned program frameworks and activities, staying current on changes in the landscape, standards, and associated procedures for certification
• Knows the role and technology inside out; drives multiple programs internally and cross functionally
• This role translates certification and compliance gaps into Engineering or Process requirements
• Each translation must clearly identify product or control gaps and effectively propose options and success criteria for ensuring risk-based remediation on a timely basis
• Lead by influence, and collaborate with a range of stakeholders from individual contributors to senior leadership to external parties including Gov/Agency Partners and/or Third Party Security Labs or Assessors
• Drive activities related to the remediation of technical security and compliance risks with cross-functional teams, including, but not limited to, engaging third party services, using Jira to manage initiatives / epics / stories / tasks, leading meetings or presentations, assigning and tracking work items, producing reports, and escalating risks and issues
• Serve as a subject matter expert and an integral member of the public sector compliance team, cultivating strong relationships across the company to aid in achieving consensus, expectation setting, risk and vulnerability awareness, and continual process improvement
• Work continually toward process improvements and enhancements in security capability or maturity
• Drives organizational change and defines objectives for projects and programs, setting the desired outcomes and timing for execution
• Implements automation for scalability as opportunities arise
• Contribute data / metrics to IS leadership; is capable of presenting to executives, leadership, customers / external partners
• Cross-train team members to enable continuous monitoring and program coverage
• Teaches and mentors others to educate them on the applicable program or control(s)
• Develop and maintain the definitive calendar of compliance requirements for assigned public sector security certification and compliance programs
• Support Sales and Customer Trust by assisting with inquiries about assigned programs and discussing Rubrik’s security posture or certifications on customer calls as needed
• Develop, maintain, and disseminate Rubrik’s government Authorization Package(s) and related product certification artifacts, obtaining updates from Control Owners when needed and ensuring each item is correct, complete, and current
• Develop and maintain POA&M, risk register, and/or compliance gap list and use it to log and report vulnerability remediation status for in-scope product or service offering(s)
• Perform and document Security Impact Analyses on proposed product changes, ensuring consensus on how we view risks and security posture whenever possible
• Package and submit required reporting and documentation for assigned programs
• Ensure approval or concurrence for monthly reporting and any associated annual test plans and exercises required such as Incident Response and Contingency Plans
• Respond to requests from DISA, CISA, and other entities that require reporting, and assist as needed with incident response involving public sector organizations
• Bridge gaps by performing manual processes until automation is delivered
• Participate in Change Control Board activities to present security impact analyses and make recommendations as to whether requested changes should be approved and implemented
• Organize, document, and manage activities using JIRA as a primary project and work tracking tool
• Drive automation where opportunities exist for effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability
• Share expertise in certification processes and related control requirements
• Manage third party assessors, labs, and/or auditors as well as the associated procurements

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration or related field preferred
• Professional certifications in Information Security, Cloud Security, or Systems Audit/Assessment (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CCSK) preferred

Benefits

• Bonus potential
• Equity