InterSystems is expanding its cloud compliance and security capabilities to support government cloud offerings and customers with rigorous public-sector requirements. We are seeking a
FedRAMP / GovRAMP Compliance Program Lead to build and lead our authorization readiness program.
This highly visible, cross-functional role partners with Product, Engineering, Cloud Services, Security, Managed Services, Support, Legal, and external assessment organizations to establish a scalable compliance program that supports FedRAMP and GovRAMP authorization and ongoing continuous monitoring.
The ideal candidate combines expertise in FedRAMP, GovRAMP, NIST 800-53, cloud security, and audit readiness with strong program management skills to translate regulatory requirements into practical, sustainable operational processes.
What You'll Do- Lead the FedRAMP/GovRAMP readiness program, including roadmap development, milestone tracking, risk management, and executive reporting.
- Define and maintain the authorization boundary with Product, Engineering, Cloud Services, Security, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate readiness assessments, gap analyses, remediation planning, and formal assessments with external advisors and 3PAOs.
- Develop and maintain key authorization artifacts, including the System Security Plan (SSP), policies, procedures, control narratives, evidence repositories, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring documentation.
- Translate FedRAMP, GovRAMP, and NIST 800-53 requirements into actionable control ownership and operational processes.
- Establish repeatable evidence collection, control validation, and audit readiness practices across technical and business teams.
- Track remediation activities, findings, risks, and POA&M items through completion.
- Partner with technical teams to align cloud architecture, change management, incident response, vulnerability management, access control, logging, and monitoring with compliance requirements.
- Facilitate governance meetings, monitor program progress, and communicate readiness, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership.
- Help establish the long-term operating model for maintaining an authorized government cloud environment.
What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications- 12+ years of experience leading or supporting FedRAMP, GovRAMP, StateRAMP, or comparable cloud compliance programs.
- Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 and cloud security frameworks.
- Experience supporting authorization activities, audits, continuous monitoring, or security assessments.
- Familiarity with FedRAMP documentation, including SSPs, SAPs, SARs, POA&Ms, policies, procedures, and evidence packages.
- Strong understanding of SaaS and cloud environments, preferably AWS, AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or similar regulated platforms.
- Excellent program management skills with experience driving cross-functional initiatives, managing risks, and delivering executive reporting.
- Ability to translate complex compliance requirements into clear operational guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong written communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience achieving or maintaining FedRAMP Moderate/High, GovRAMP, or StateRAMP authorizations.
- Experience working with 3PAOs, advisory firms, or government sponsors.
- Background in healthcare, life sciences, public sector, or other regulated industries.
- Familiarity with AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, vulnerability management, identity and access management, or security monitoring.
- Experience with GRC platforms, compliance automation, or continuous monitoring tools.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCSP, CCSK, PMP, or Security+.
InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.
Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.
The company also provides generous employee benefits including:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
The estimated base compensation range for this role is:
$201,000-$251,000 USD
