Offer summary

Qualifications:

7+ years in compliance, risk, and security with deep experience in FedRAMP and NIST 800-53., Proven success in achieving FedRAMP certification and ongoing Continuous Monitoring., Clear communicator capable of influencing without authority in ambiguous situations., Familiarity with modern SaaS environments and their compliance challenges..

Key responsabilities:

Lead FedRAMP certification efforts and coordinate across various teams.

Build and maintain FedRAMP-aligned documentation and compliance project plans.

Translate control language into practical implementation guidance for non-technical teams.

Support customer-facing security conversations, audits, and questionnaires related to federal offerings.

Job description

Cribl does differently.

What does that mean? It means we are a serious company that doesn’t take itself too seriously; and we’re looking for people who love to get stuff done, and laugh a bit along the way. We’re growing rapidly - looking for collaborative, curious, and motivated team members who are passionate about putting customers first. As a remote-first company we believe in empowering our employees to do their best work, wherever they are.

As the data engine for IT and Security many of the biggest names in the most demanding industries trust Cribl to solve their most pressing data needs. Ready to do the best work of your career? Join the herd and unlock your opportunity.

Why you’ll love this role:

We’re looking for a Federal Compliance Manager to lead our FedRAMP certification efforts. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, can operate across strategic and tactical levels, and knows how to make progress happen with limited resources. You’ll be responsible for charting and executing our path to FedRAMP authorization—and beyond—while shaping the foundation of our broader federal compliance program.

As an active member of our team, you will:

Drive our FedRAMP Moderate ATO, coordinating across Security, Compliance, Product, Engineering, Legal Support, and external partners (3PAO, agency sponsors)
FedRAMP ConMon and related activities for ATO maintenance
Build and maintain FedRAMP-aligned documentation (SSP, policies, procedures, etc.), adapting enterprise-grade expectations to a fast-moving startup
Own the Compliance project plan—milestones, risks, dependencies, and communication—while course-correcting as needed
Translate control language into practical implementation guidance for engineering, operations, and other non-technical teams
Help define and operationalize controls efficiencies across NIST 800-53, FISMA, ISO 27001, SOC 2 and other compliance frameworks
Support customer-facing security conversations, audits, and questionnaires related to our federal offering
Collaborate closely with Security leadership and Engineering Program Management to scale our internal compliance capability for federal opportunities
This position may require stand-by, on-call, or off-hours duties.

If you’ve got it - we want it:

7+ years in compliance, risk, and security, with deep experience in FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, or federal contracting
Proven success achieving FedRAMP certification and ongoing Continuous Monitoring —especially in a fast-paced startup
Clear communicator who can influence without authority and move work forward through ambiguity
Familiarity with modern SaaS environments (cloud-native, remote-first, fast-paced) and the compliance challenges they bring
Past experience standing up a compliance function from scratch

Bonus If You Have

Experience working directly with agency sponsors or leading 3PAO assessments
Knowledge of FIPS 140-3, CJIS, or CMMC.

Salary Range ($172,000 - $185,000)

The salary for this role is dependent on geographic location. The salary offered within the range described will be based on the individual candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, Cribl also offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and paid time off, a fertility treatment benefit, 401(k), equity, and eligibility for a discretionary company-wide bonus.

Bring Your Whole Self
Diversity drives innovation, enables better decisions to support our customers, and inspires change for the better. We’re building a culture where differences are valued and welcomed, and we work together to bring out the best in each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

Interested in joining the Cribl herd? Learn more about the smartest, funniest, most passionate goats you’ll ever meet at cribl.io/about-us.

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