Principal Technical Program Manager, FedRAMP
TLDR
Drive strategic security initiatives by overseeing risk management and compliance projects while fostering a culture of security across the organization.
About IonQ:
IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.
Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.
The Role:
We are seeking a Security Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive our program. The Security TPM serves as a strategic architect and operational engine of an organization’s security posture. Bridging the gap between high-level risk management and deep technical execution, they orchestrate complex initiatives—ranging from infrastructure hardening to compliance automation—across diverse engineering and product teams. Unlike a traditional project manager, a Security TPM possesses the technical depth to challenge architectural decisions and the business acumen to prioritize security debt against product velocity. Ultimately, they are responsible for transforming abstract security policies into scalable, automated workflows that protect the company’s assets without stifling innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Define and drive the strategic roadmap for security initiatives, aligning technical goals with broader business objectives and risk appetite.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics to measure the health and maturity of the security posture.
- Integrate security into the SDLC, overseeing activities such as threat modeling, security architecture reviews, and automated code analysis (SAST/DAST).
- Partner with Engineering teams to prioritize security debt and technical remediation alongside product feature development.
- Scale security tooling and automation to reduce manual overhead for developers while increasing detection capabilities.
- Conduct ongoing risk assessments of internal systems and third-party vendors, translating technical vulnerabilities into actionable business risks.
- Drive compliance readiness for frameworks such as SOC2, ISO 27001, CMMC, or FedRAMP, ensuring technical controls are implemented and auditable.
- Maintain a centralized Risk Register, providing visibility to executive leadership on the most critical threats facing the organization.
- Translate complex security concepts into clear, concise updates for non-technical audiences and senior leadership.
- Develop and deliver technical security training and awareness programs to foster a "Security First" culture across the company.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field such as Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related Security discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- 3-5 years of experience in program management or engineering driving cross-functional projects and aligning stakeholders around strategic priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication with an aptitude for building shared understanding of goals, escalating elegantly, and reporting to senior leadership.
- Experience in information security, security engineering, or compliance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A deep understanding of security fundamentals and frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-171) and applying security controls to both organizations and products.
- Strong aptitude for Atlassian Jira and Confluence issue management, project management, and reporting.
- Experience and/or education in a technical discipline related to IonQ product lines, including satellite, quantum computing, and/or networking
Location: Ideally, this role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA or College Park, MD. We are open to hybrid and remote options for the right candidate.
Travel: Minimum 10%
Job ID: 1478
The approximate base salary range for this position is $167,808 - $219,704. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.
Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!
IonQ is pioneering full-stack quantum computing using trapped-ion technology, with the ability to transform critical sectors such as medicine, finance, and artificial intelligence. Their innovations push the boundaries of classical computing, unlocking new possibilities for problem-solving and data analysis.