Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
**Your Impact **
We are looking for a security compliance Program Manager who will serve as an external-facing leader for cloud service authorization and compliance activities in the US State & Local market—supporting programs like CJIS, and partnering on broader government authorization efforts (e.g., FedRAMP/GovRAMP where applicable).
This role is built for someone who can combine technical fluency with high-trust stakeholder leadership: engaging customers, auditors/assessors, authorizing bodies, and internal partners to drive predictable outcomes and strong customer experience.
**What You’ll Do **
**Location: **This role is based out of our Seattle, WA Office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success. **Reports to: **Senior Director - Trust & Security **Direct Reports: **0
- Act as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert for government authorization and security compliance for Axon cloud services in the US State & Local market, including CJIS Security Policy compliance.
- Manage security compliance obligations across internal teams and external parties (customers, audit teams, authorizing bodies) to ensure commitments, timelines, and deliverables are met.
- Lead assessor/auditor readiness and coordination: evidence request intake, response SLAs, interview orchestration, stakeholder prep, and executive-level program updates.
- Own and maintain authorization and compliance documentation (policies, procedures, plans, and authorization packages as relevant), ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
- Execute and mature security assurance and compliance programs to ensure ongoing effectiveness and alignment with standards and external requirements.
- Partner with Sales/Customer Success and technical teams to support customer security conversations, procurement/contract diligence, and regulator/authorizer interactions—without overpromising and while protecting delivery reality.
- Support business continuity and incident planning, and coordinate exercises/tests with relevant stakeholders.
- Participate in risk assessments, vendor security assessments, and security awareness initiatives; help others implement security objectives cost-effectively.
- Stay current on security and compliance trends, evolving regulatory expectations, and best practices in cloud security and authorization
What You Bring
- 8+ years of experience in information security or security compliance, including leadership responsibilities in a technical environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and program management skills; able to lead through influence across security, engineering, product, and go-to-market partners.
- Working experience with one or more of: CJIS, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, DISA SRG, or similar compliance/authorization processes.
- Strong background in cloud security controls and experience implementing/operationalizing security requirements in cloud environments.
- Excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to represent the program with customers and external assessors.
- Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or similar).
- Experience with US state or local government security programs and/or continuous monitoring of cloud environments.
- Experience with international data security and privacy standards.
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.
Base Pay Range
$122,250—$195,600 USD
Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
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Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
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