Geared toward candidates comfortable with security control implementation and cross-departmental collaboration, with a focus on FedRAMP compliance and cloud-based systems.
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Original posting from Figma via Greenhouse
Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!
As the Federal Compliance Manager, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders and product engineering teams to document and implement control requirements, ensuring adherence to Figma's FedRAMP cloud security standards. Responsibilities include supporting the analysis and remediation of security control implementation review, penetration testing, and vulnerability scan results as well as contributing to Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM) reporting for authorizing agencies.
Additionally, you will actively engage with security professionals on cross-department initiatives, participating in projects aimed at fortifying the company's overall security posture.
This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.
What you'll do at Figma:
Engage with cross-functional collaborators across legal, sales, product/enterprise teams, 3PAO, sponsoring agency, and FedRAMP PMO
Analyze information from disparate teams to tackle complex issues, manage risks, and resolve problems
Assist in analyzing and preparing for both internal and external audits
Identify and escalate technical and program risks to relevant stakeholders, tracking resolution through to closure
Collaborate on developing automated capabilities for evidence collection, control validation, and process execution
Maintain technical documentation (e.g., System Security Plan or SSP) with expertise in security controls, audits, technical architecture, operational processes, and security protocols
Guide internal teams on FedRAMP and security framework implementation, flagging downstream impacts to product roadmaps and organizational processes
Identify and communicate specific security and configuration requirements to cloud, application, and enterprise teams
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
5+ years of hands-on experience in IT auditing and/or compliance
Recent hands-on concentration of work with FedRAMP Framework
Previous experience leading a Cloud Service Provider through a FedRAMP ATO process
SaaS-based audit and compliance experience
Experience working with technologies hosted via cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS)
While it's not required, it's an added plus if you also have:
Understanding of security domains, including application security, infrastructure and cloud security, incident response, and security compliance and certifications
Hands-on experience with cloud computing technologies
Established connections in the FedRAMP industry and with various government agencies
Familiarity with other international regulatory compliance
At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Pay Transparency Disclosure
Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location.
Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off. Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations. Exempt employees are eligible for employer‑provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave. PTO is subject to manager approval. Additional benefits may include company recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and a number of lifestyle spending accounts. Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Annual Base Salary Range:$153,000—$245,000 USDAt Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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Source: Figma careers (Greenhouse)