Senior Technical Program Manager, Security and Compliance

3 days ago


College Park, Maryland, United States IonQ Inc. Full time
Job Title: Senior Technical Program Manager, Security and Compliance

IonQ Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Program Manager to lead our security and compliance efforts for our quantum computing technology. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and compliance of our quantum computers, with a focus on achieving compliance with Federal standards like NIST.

Responsibilities:
  • Own the end-to-end delivery of security and compliance controls for our quantum computers.
  • Create and manage project timelines, establish key milestones, and ensure resource alignment.
  • Lead problem-solving efforts with a high sense of urgency and bias for action.
  • Coordinate and interface with all project dependencies, including technical and non-technical teams.
  • Create concise, data-driven project status reports and presentations for senior management.
Requirements:
  • 10+ years of experience in managing projects and delivering technical/product goals within aggressive timelines.
  • Experience managing projects through the Product Development Lifecycle with formal gated reviews.
  • Prior experience leading compliance with NIST 800-53, NIST, and/or FedRAMP.
  • Prior experience leading compliance with SOC2 and/or ISO 27001.
  • The ability to lead technical teams through problems and situations with high levels of ambiguity.
  • Demonstrated experience working in research and development in industry or at a national lab.
  • Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in writing and leading responses to government Request For Proposals.
  • Experience in customer-facing technical roles.
  • Experience in managing R&D projects.
  • B.S. in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical fields.
  • PMP Certification.
  • US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 15+ years of experience.
  • PhD in Engineering or Science with preference in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Experience or training in Quantum Computing.
  • Proficient executive presentation and communication skills.
  • Government Security Clearance.
  • Experience with managing the implementation of DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks or Hardening Standards across complex environments.
  • High-level experience with a range of security tools including EDR, SIEM, CSPM.
  • Experience developing a System Security Plan for a medium to high-complexity organization.
  • Ability to earn the trust and respect of technical stakeholders through consistency, communication, and results.
About IonQ Inc.

We are a leading quantum computing company developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. We are committed to creating an environment in which any individual can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcome different voices and viewpoints. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, and military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

We offer a range of benefits, including health insurance options, pet insurance, legal insurance, home internet stipend, a generous PTO plan, parental/adoption leave, 401K, dental and vision plans, and paid holidays.



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