FedRAMP Technical Services Specialist

In this role you will ensure that all changes are rigorously assessed for risk, align with NIST 800-53 security controls, and maintain the highest standards of compliance within IBM's FedRAMP environment. You will be responsible for the management of significant change processes and will serve as the organization's Subject Matter Expert (SME) for significant change process management.

Responsibilities:

• Risk Assessment for Proposed Changes: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of proposed technical changes to identify potential risks associated with FedRAMP-compliant environments, ensuring alignment with NIST 800-53 security controls and FedRAMP's stringent requirements.
• Impact Analysis on NIST 800-53 Controls: Identify and analyze how proposed technical changes might affect relevant NIST 800-53 security controls, maintaining a thorough understanding of the interdependencies within IBM's FedRAMP systems.
• Change Authorization Board (CAB) Participation: Actively engage in CAB meetings, providing insights on the technical feasibility and risk implications of proposed changes to facilitate informed decision-making processes regarding change approvals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various cross-functional teams, including IT, security, development, operations, and vulnerability management, to ensure seamless integration of technical changes while adhering to FedRAMP standards.
• Vulnerability Management Collaboration: Partner with the vulnerability management team to identify high-risk elements within IBM's systems, offering technical review for vulnerability remediation strategies that align with FedRAMP requirements around vendor dependencies and risk adjustment validation and verification.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of change assessments, associated risks, and mitigation strategies, generating regular reports for internal audits, management oversight, and stakeholder communication purposes.
• Subject Matter Expertise for Significant Change Process: Serve as the organization's Subject Matter Expert (SME) for significant change process management, ensuring adherence to relevant FedRAMP controls and internal policies.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate complex technical changes, their inherent risks, and implemented risk mitigations to diverse audiences, including senior leadership, project teams, and external authorities where necessary, ensuring transparency and compliance understanding.
• Continuous Improvement & Compliance Monitoring: Stay abreast of evolving FedRAMP requirements and industry best practices, driving continuous improvement in change management processes while upholding rigorous compliance standards across multiple services and FedRAMP boundaries.
• Mentoring & Training: Provide guidance and training to junior staff members on effective technical change management practices within a FedRAMP context, fostering a culture of robust security and operational excellence.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Strong knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and other relevant federal security standards.
• 5+ years of experience in an IT/cybersecurity environment with a focus on FedRAMP/NIST800-53.
• 4+ years of proven experience in IT or cybersecurity, implementing technical changes within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Relevant AWS certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Security Specialty, AWS Advanced Networking).
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (CC, CISSP,CCSP, CEH).

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- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

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This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

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Client-provided location(s): Abilene, TX

Job ID: IBM-60267

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-15T18:52:38