Technical Program Manager I, Security Compliance

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Technical Program Manager I, Security and Compliance. Location: Sunnyvale, California, USA

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities:

Security and Compliance Programs

• Own and manage cross-functional security and compliance roadmaps across:
  • Google Distributed Cloud Air-Gapped (GDCag)
  • Google Distributed Cloud Connected (GDCc)
  • Gemini on GDC Connected (GGC)

• Drive programs that support sovereign, defense, and regulated enterprise certifications, including IL5/IL6, FedRAMP, and FIPS.

• Coordinate security and accreditation initiatives from architectural planning through audit readiness and release approval;

• Work with engineering, security, compliance, product, and operations teams to resolve technical and program-level challenges.

Program Execution and Security Integration

• Integrate security and compliance requirements into software and hardware release processes.
• Develop and manage:
  • Master execution plans
  • Dependency maps
  • Risk registers
  • Executive readiness reviews

• Establish security and compliance checkpoints throughout the product lifecycle.

• Promote shift-left security practices, including early security assessments and secure-by-design reviews.

Technical Security and Infrastructure

- Work with engineering and security architects across the Google Distributed Cloud technology stack, including:

• Bare-metal servers

• GPU and AI serving infrastructure

• Kubernetes and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

• Linux operating systems

• Networking and storage

• Key Management Systems (KMS) and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Zero-trust boundary controls

Cryptographic Modernization and Vulnerability Management

• Drive Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) migration initiatives aligned with CNSA 2.0 and NIST SP 800-208.

• Lead continuous vulnerability management and CVE remediation programs.

• Coordinate vulnerability remediation service-level agreements (SLAs).

• Drive software bill of materials (SBOM) and secure software and firmware supply chain workflows.

• Adapt security processes for disconnected and hybrid cloud environments.

• Support automated SecAssure compliance controls.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Align Engineering, Security, Compliance, Product, and Sovereign Operations (SovOps) stakeholders.

• Resolve complex technical trade-offs.

• Ensure predictable and audit-ready product releases.

• Communicate program progress, risks, and readiness to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.

• At least 8 years of experience in program management.

• Experience with security assessments;

• Experience with security controls.

Preferred:

• At least 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience guiding cloud, infrastructure, or enterprise products through:
  • Regulatory compliance assessments
  • Audit readiness
  • Continuous compliance monitoring

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and requirements, including DoD IL5/IL6, FedRAMP High, NIST, ISO, and regional data sovereignty frameworks.

• Experience working in cleared national security environments with an active US Government security clearance.

• Experience leading vulnerability assessment and management programs across large-scale software or hardware environments.

• Knowledge of vulnerability scanning coverage, triage, remediation tracking, and exception governance.
• Experience integrating shift-left security assessments into product development, including:
  • Secure-by-design reviews
  • Penetration testing
  • Cryptographic modernization

• Relevant professional certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP.

Salary and Compensation:

Salary disclosed

• Base salary: $192,000 to $278,000 USD

• Target bonus: 20%

• Additional compensation: Equity and benefits

Individual compensation depends on job-related skills, experience, education, and training.

Application Instructions:

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Additional Information:

• The position is based in Sunnyvale, California, USA.

• English proficiency is required for this role.

• Google is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer;

• Google does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

• The role supports security and compliance programs for public-sector, defense, intelligence, and regulated enterprise customers globally.