Maintain and update FedRAMP authorization documentation, including SSP, CIS, CRM, and associated artifacts •
Lead internal and external audits for frameworks including FedRAMP (NIST 800-53), ISO 27001/27701, PCI-DSS, NIST 800-171, and IRAP •
Coordinate with process owners, control owners, 3PAOs, and federal agency stakeholders to ensure findings are tracked and remediated •
Conduct risk assessments, security audits, and third-party/vendor risk reviews with a focus on FedRAMP boundary and supply chain risk •
Review contracts to ensure security and compliance
Identify control gaps and recommend improvements to enhance the organization's federal security posture •
Perform regular user access reviews aligned to least-privilege and FedRAMP AC control requirements •
Develop and track remediation plans for identified risks and POA&M items •
Maintain and update the risk register with federal risk considerations •
Oversee vendor and subservice provider security assurance processes relevant to the FedRAMP authorization boundary •
Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and product teams to design and implement controls aligned with NIST 800-53 baselines •
Support federal-facing sales and customer success discussions with compliance expertise •
Build strong working relationships across departments and with federal agency AOs (Authorizing Officials) •
Requirements
Workato delivers enterprise infrastructure for the agentic era, redefining iPaaS and helping enterprises unify data, applications, processes, and AI into a single, governed platform.
With enterprise-grade security and continuous innovation at its core, Workato provides the trusted foundation for organizations to automate with confidence and operationalize AI across the business.
This role will lead FedRAMP readiness, authorization, and continuous monitoring activities in alignment with NIST 800-53 requirements, while also supporting broader compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, PCI-DSS, and IRAP.
Explore and leverage AI/automation tools to enhance, streamline, or scale GRC and ConMon workflows •
experience in cybersecurity, audits, risk management, compliance, or remediation • Hands-on FedRAMP
experience required — including direct involvement in FedRAMP authorization (Moderate or High baseline preferred), SSP authoring, POA&M management, or 3PAO coordination •
Deep familiarity with NIST 800-53 Rev 5 control families and FedRAMP-specific overlays, guidance, and templates •
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or Google Cloud (government regions) •
Proven ability to negotiate and prioritize risk remediation with internal and federal stakeholders •
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field •
Strong understanding of security controls in cloud environments, including boundary definition, encryption, access control, and vulnerability management •
Familiarity with NIST 800-171 and CMMC as complementary federal frameworks •
Experience auditing frameworks such as PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001/27701 •
Relevant certifications strongly preferred: CISSP, CISA, FedRAMP-specific training (e.g., FedRAMP PMO courses) , or similar •
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate federal compliance
experience with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and potentially IRAP is required. •
Must be eligible to work on U.S. federal government-related programs; ability to obtain or support federal security clearance processes is a plus.
Experience
Experience / Technical Skills • 8+ years of
Benefits
The pay for this role may range from $120,000 to $145,000, plus variable compensation, benefits, perks, and equity. (REQ ID: 2761) #LI-NJ1
Contact
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Additional details
A leader in Enterprise MCP and trusted by 50% of the Fortune 500, Workato’s cloud-native architecture connects every application, data source, and process to power real-time orchestration at scale.
Ultimately, Workato believes in fostering a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles .
We are driven by innovation and looking for team players who want to actively build our company.
But, we also believe in balancing productivity with self-care . That’s why we offer all of our employees a vibrant and dynamic work environment along with a multitude of
benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives.
If this sounds right up your alley, please submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you!
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