Senior Manager, US Public Sector Security Compliance (Remote)

The application window is expected to close on: 02/28/2026Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. The role can be performed remotely from anywhere in the USA. Meet the Team Cisco’s US Public Sector Security Compliance team is responsible for driving compliance acceleration and market access for Cisco’s cloud services within the US public sector. The team collaborates across engineering, sales, legal, and compliance functions to deliver secure and compliant solutions to government customers. Your Impact The Senior Manager, US Public Sector Security Compliance, will lead Cisco’s efforts to achieve and maintain compliance with key US regulatory frameworks, including FedRAMP, DoD SRG, CMMC, GovRAMP, TX-RAMP and SSDF Attestation. This role is critical in driving compliance acceleration and market access for Cisco’s cloud services within the US public sector. Responsibilities include:

• Oversee US Public Sector security compliance strategies for FedRAMP, DoD SRG, CMMC, GovRAMP, TX-RAMP, SSDF, etc., ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Lead authorization strategy efforts to unify the way Cisco delivers compliant solutions to the DoD and the rest of the USG.
• Leverage and lead the strategic implementation of the latest FedRAMP 20x standards to optimize compliance strategy.
• Drive re-alignment of authorization boundaries to minimize compliance burden.
• Drive strategic approach to streamline FedRAMP and DoD CC SRG sponsorship.
• Lead the collaboration with business unit engineering teams to build the mechanisms required to achieve FedRAMP 20x authorization.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, sales, and legal teams to support public sector market entry.
• Drive automation and AI initiatives to enhance compliance efficiency and consistency.
• Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and third-party auditors.
• Develop compliance roadmaps and execution plans to meet evolving regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on compliance-related matters to internal stakeholders.
• Implement best practices and tools to standardize compliance processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in public sector compliance, expertise in DoD SRG, NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, OR related frameworks.
• 3+ years experience leading public sector compliance initiatives at a Cloud Service Provider serving the USGStrong understanding of DoD and US government security and compliance requirements.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• 2- years Experience with automation technologies to streamline compliance efforts (e.g., OSCAL)leading teams that produce machine-readable OSCAL authorization documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep expertise in US public sector security compliance.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and provide strategic direction.
• Skilled in collaborating across diverse teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Experience in managing security compliance programs and driving continuous improvement for cloud service providers.
• Proactive in identifying regulatory changes and translating them into business opportunities. S Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $184,700.00 to $235,300.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short an

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