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Senior Federal IT Auditor

Tanium
Location
Addison, TX (Hybrid); Bellevue, WA (Hybrid); Durham, NC (Hybrid); Emeryville, CA (Hybrid); Reston, VA (Hybrid)
Posted
1 month ago
Department
IT Security
Salary
$100,000 to $155,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years in information security, compliance, or risk management with federal program exposure
  • 5+ years of hands-on FedRAMP experience (CSP compliance, 3PAO assessment support, or federal agency ISSO activities)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 (Rev 4/5) High baseline controls and their practical application in cloud environments
Nice to have
  • Certifications preferred: CISSP, CISA, CAP, Security+, or equivalent
  • Familiarity with the DoD Cloud Computing SRG and IL2/IL4/IL5 requirements
  • Experience with cloud/SaaS environments, particularly AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or other IL-accredited platforms
What the job really is

The Senior Federal IT Auditor role involves supporting cloud authorization activities by developing authorization packages and implementing compliance controls for FedRAMP and DoD environments. The position requires collaboration with engineering, security, and product teams to ensure compliance with federal requirements, as well as continuous monitoring and documentation of compliance efforts. Daily tasks include coordinating assessments, reviewing security questionnaires, and preparing compliance status updates for leadership.

Benefits
  • Annual base salary range of $131,000 to $201,000
  • Equity awards
  • Medical, dental and vision plan
  • Family planning benefits
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
Things to weigh
  • Role involves working closely with federal compliance, which may require navigating complex regulations
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid options in listed locations
  • Salary range provided, but actual offer may vary based on multiple factors
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