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Senior Security Analyst (Governance and Trust)

Chainguard
Location
United States - Remote
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Information Security
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Real technical depth in cloud-native architecture and SaaS product design
  • Meaningful experience in a federal, defense, or intelligence environment
  • Working knowledge of CMMC Level 2 and at least one of FedRAMP, RMF, or NIST 800-53
  • Sharp, risk-based judgment regarding security controls
  • Ability to build structure in ambiguity and drive cross-functional work
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
  • Exposure to federal personnel or facility clearance (FCL) processes
  • Familiarity with FedRAMP 20x or automated federal compliance approaches
  • Experience with policy-as-code, GitOps, or automated evidence collection
  • Exposure to non-US public-sector security regimes
  • Familiarity with software supply chain security concepts
What the job really is

As a Senior Security Analyst in Governance and Trust at Chainguard, you will build and manage the public sector security program to establish trust with government clients. Your role involves translating federal requirements into practical security measures, supporting compliance efforts, and collaborating with various teams to ensure that security practices effectively reduce risk. You will also create documentation and scalable systems to facilitate governance and trust as the company grows.

Benefits
  • Flexible & Remote-First Culture
  • Stock options upon hire and promotion
  • 100% Covered Health Insurance for you and dependents
  • Flexible Time Off
  • 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed in the posting, but a range is provided
  • Role requires hands-on experience rather than purely compliance-focused roles
  • Emphasis on building new systems rather than following existing templates may require adaptability
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