Senior Security Compliance Specialist (DoD)

About Us

At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks.

We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us!

Available Locations: Austin, TX, Denver, CO, Washington, D.C., Seattle, WA, or Atlanta, GA

The Team

Security Compliance is a critical business function at Cloudflare. Compliance certifications allow our customers to be confident in the security and privacy of our products, while also providing frameworks for well-tuned information security management systems and programs. These standards provide clarity to Cloudflare’s teams on how to incorporate security principles in the management of systems, the development of products, and the expansion of our business footprint.

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly scaling, world-class security organization within a billion-dollar business. You will join as a member focused on leading Cloudflare through the DoD IL4 authorization process. This team is part of Security Compliance and is part of the greater Security Team reporting to Cloudflare’s Chief Security Officer. We guarantee that you will be challenged and have room for growth on our team!

What you’ll do

• Lead Cloudflare through the DoD IL4 Authorization process
• Manage all aspects of the DoD IL4 assessment and authorization process and Authorization maintenance
• Update and maintain the DoD IL4 requirements in Cloudflare’s Common Control Framework
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Legal, Product, and operational teams to drive security control implementation for the organization
• Improve the maturity of Cloudflare’s Security Compliance program
• Help guide our overall security policy and governance architecture
• Have input into the overall security compliance strategy

Examples of desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• 5+ years of experience working in Security Compliance
• Led the pursuit of, or maintained a DoD IL4 Authorization
• Deep understanding of the DoD Assessment & Authorization processes
• Deep understanding of DoD IL4 requirements
• Familiarity with additional security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27000, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HITRUST
• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and strong communications skills
• Ability to work closely with auditors and articulate technical concepts
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally to engage with regulators and auditors

Equity & Benefits

This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan.

Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.

Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical/Rx Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Spending Accounts
• Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
• On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
• Global Travel Medical Insurance

Financial Benefits

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Participation Plan

Time Off

• Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
• Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave