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DevOps Lead (FedRAMP)

Orca Security
Location
United States
Posted
21 days ago
Department
R&D
Salary
$230,000 - $260,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Real experience inside a FedRAMP authorized system
  • 5 or more years in DevOps, SRE, or cloud infrastructure with genuine production ownership
  • Deep AWS experience, including hands on AWS GovCloud
  • Kubernetes in production
  • Terraform and infrastructure as code at scale, 3 or more years
  • Automation in Python or an equivalent language
Nice to have
  • Experience with the FedRAMP 20x pathway, OSCAL tooling, or KSI based validation
  • Exposure to DoD IL4 or IL5, StateRAMP, CMMC, or IRAP
  • Experience growing a small infrastructure team
  • Compliance automation tooling such as Xacta, Paramify, RegScale, or Vanta
  • Background at a security product company or with a cloud native security platform
What the job really is

The DevOps Lead (FedRAMP) at Orca will be responsible for owning and evolving the FedRAMP environment, including infrastructure management and compliance automation. This role involves hands-on engineering work, leading a small team, and interfacing with federal agencies and customers. The position requires significant expertise in cloud infrastructure, particularly in AWS GovCloud, and a strong understanding of FedRAMP processes.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and equity package
  • Discounted medical, dental, and vision benefits with significant employer contribution
  • Benefits coverage starting on your first day of employment
  • Generous PTO with U.S. holidays observed and flexible hybrid & remote work environments
  • Your choice of Mac or Windows laptop
  • Work-from-home stipend to be used in your first month of employment
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed in the posting, but a range is provided
  • Role requires significant hands-on work alongside leadership responsibilities
  • The position involves working with federal agencies, which may have unique challenges
  • The role has a strong focus on compliance automation, which may appeal to those interested in regulatory environments
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