Sr. Technical Program Manager - Security Compliance
Hybrid · Austin, TX · 8+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 2, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 8+ years experience
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- Hybrid · Austin, TX
About Cloudflare
- 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. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.
- At Cloudflare, we’re not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; we’re looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a "normalized" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If you’re the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, you’ll fit right in.
- Available Locations: Austin,TX
About the role
- Cloudflare is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the company's strategic Governance, Risk, and Compliance program, focusing initially on the Department of Defense Impact Level 4 (IL4) initiative.
- The role involves defining, aligning, and driving complex security and compliance programs that reduce risk and enable regulated business.
- The position requires managing stakeholder expectations, identifying risks and dependencies, and ensuring predictable, high-impact outcomes across global time zones.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Governance, Risk, and Compliance team as its dedicated Technical Program Manager
- Lead the integrated IL4 roadmap, milestones, dependencies, and execution cadence
- Connect with stakeholders through expert communication and diplomacy to maintain alignment and encourage collaboration
- Establish and maintain a program operating cadence including roadmap, governance forums, decision log, risk/issue register, communications plan, and executive reporting
- Build automations and AI agents to handle routine program administration at scale
- Utilize AI platforms to consolidate diverse project streams into unified roadmaps, generating initial metrics, status updates, and executive reporting dashboards
- Navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities by identifying tradeoffs early, applying risk-based judgment, and balancing long-term compliance objectives with urgent security needs
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in technical program management, with a track record of continuous improvement
- Experience in cybersecurity or security program management in a technical, fast-moving environment
- BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security or related field or equivalent experience
- Proven track record of creating realistic project plans, managing dependencies, and overseeing execution to meet commitments with predictability
- Working knowledge of federal cybersecurity and authorization frameworks (for example, NIST SP 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, and DoD SRGs)
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executives
- Hands-on experience or a strong competency in leveraging AI productivity tools and development platforms to automate routine program administration
- Comfortable managing tight deadlines, changing priorities, and ambiguity
- Proven ability to forge and sustain effective partnerships internally and externally
- Strong competency with Confluence and Jira and various development methodologies
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
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life & Accident Insurance
Workplace
- Hybrid workplace in Austin, TX
Skills
- Confluence
- Jira
- NIST SP 800-53
- RMF
- FedRAMP
- DoD SRGs
- AI Productivity Tools
