Lead the DoD IL4 Authorization process, manage assessments, collaborate with teams to implement security controls, and guide compliance strategy.
Available Locations: Austin, TX, Denver, CO, Washington, D.C., Seattle, WA, or Atlanta, GA
The Team
Security Compliance is a critical business function at Cloudflare. Compliance certifications allow our customers to be confident in the security and privacy of our products, while also providing frameworks for well-tuned information security management systems and programs. These standards provide clarity to Cloudflare's teams on how to incorporate security principles in the management of systems, the development of products, and the expansion of our business footprint.
This is an opportunity to join a rapidly scaling, world-class security organization within a billion-dollar business. You will join as a member focused on leading Cloudflare through the DoD IL4 authorization process. This team is part of Security Compliance and is part of the greater Security Team reporting to Cloudflare's Chief Security Officer. We guarantee that you will be challenged and have room for growth on our team!
What you'll do
Examples of desirable skills, knowledge and experience
Equity
This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.
Benefits
Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.
Health & Welfare Benefits
Financial Benefits
Time Off
The Team
Security Compliance is a critical business function at Cloudflare. Compliance certifications allow our customers to be confident in the security and privacy of our products, while also providing frameworks for well-tuned information security management systems and programs. These standards provide clarity to Cloudflare's teams on how to incorporate security principles in the management of systems, the development of products, and the expansion of our business footprint.
This is an opportunity to join a rapidly scaling, world-class security organization within a billion-dollar business. You will join as a member focused on leading Cloudflare through the DoD IL4 authorization process. This team is part of Security Compliance and is part of the greater Security Team reporting to Cloudflare's Chief Security Officer. We guarantee that you will be challenged and have room for growth on our team!
What you'll do
- Lead Cloudflare through the DoD IL4 Authorization process
- Manage all aspects of the DoD IL4 assessment and authorization process and Authorization maintenance
- Update and maintain the DoD IL4 requirements in Cloudflare's Common Control Framework
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Legal, Product, and operational teams to drive security control implementation for the organization
- Improve the maturity of Cloudflare's Security Compliance program
- Help guide our overall security policy and governance architecture
- Have input into the overall security compliance strategy
Examples of desirable skills, knowledge and experience
- 5+ years of experience working in Security Compliance
- Led the pursuit of, or maintained a DoD IL4 Authorization
- Deep understanding of the DoD Assessment & Authorization processes
- Deep understanding of DoD IL4 requirements
- Familiarity with additional security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27000, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HITRUST
- Ability to work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and strong communications skills
- Ability to work closely with auditors and articulate technical concepts
- Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Willingness to travel occasionally to engage with regulators and auditors
Equity
This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.
Benefits
Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.
Health & Welfare Benefits
- Medical/Rx Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Spending Accounts
- Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
- On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
- Global Travel Medical Insurance
Financial Benefits
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Participation Plan
Time Off
- Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
- Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave
Top Skills
Dod Il4
Hitrust
Iso 27000
Pci Dss
Soc 2
Cloudflare Austin, Texas, USA Office
405 Comal St, Austin, TX, United States, 78702
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