We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead security and compliance programs supporting regulated markets. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of high-impact, technically complex programs that directly support company growth, including FedRAMP 20x, SOC 1 Type II, and SOC 2 Type I, while working closely with engineering, security, and leadership teams.
This is a hands-on technical program management role for someone who can manage complex programs while working comfortably with cloud infrastructure, security controls, technical documentation, and compliance evidence.
W2 contract opportunity (6-9 months) with Full Benefits and potential extension or conversion to full-time. Hybrid onsite 2-3 days per week in Kent, WA.
Responsibilities
- Own program plans, timelines, dependencies, and status for FedRAMP and SOC compliance initiatives.
- Drive engineering and security teams to close control gaps and meet audit requirements.
- Manage the end-to-end compliance evidence process and coordinate with external auditors/assessors.
- Translate security and compliance requirements into actionable technical work.
- Gather and validate evidence across AWS, GitHub, and compliance platforms.
- Maintain security policies, procedures, control documentation, and audit artifacts.
- Provide concise, data-driven updates to technical and executive stakeholders.
- Build repeatable processes for continuous monitoring and evidence collection.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of technical program or project management experience.
- Experience leading or supporting a security compliance or certification program, such as SOC 2, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, or CMMC.
- Strong understanding of security controls and the ability to translate requirements into technical deliverables.
- Comfortable working with AWS and cloud security concepts.
- Scripting experience with Python, TypeScript, or a comparable language.
- Practical Git/GitHub experience.
- Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Preferred
- FedRAMP 20x / KSI experience.
- AWS GovCloud or other government cloud experience.
- Experience with ITAR, defense, or aerospace environments.
- Experience working with third-party assessors or government certification programs.
- Familiarity with compliance platforms such as Vanta, Drata, or Paramify.
- Experience with CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and security automation.
Apply with West500 Partners and we can discuss this opportunity further!
ITAR Requirements
Due to U.S. Government export control requirements, candidates must meet applicable ITAR work authorization requirements.
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