[Remote] Consultant, FedRAMP Assessment

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. The Security Consultant will assess the security and compliance of client firms against regulatory and industry requirements, leading audit assessments and collaborating with project teams to deliver high-quality reports and maintain client relationships.ResponsibilitiesWork collaboratively with a team of assessors as a federal compliance specialist (e.g. FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, FISMA, etc.) and assist with the planning of assessment for clientsDraft audit observations that sufficiently address both the required objectives of the regulatory body and the complexity of the client environmentAutonomously leads interview and inquiry walkthroughs with clients to determine the conformity of environments against stated requirementsAssess security vulnerabilities against the appropriate security frameworksFirst-level reviewer of drafted audit planning and reporting materialsPursue and corroborates conclusions derived from inquiry procedures with client while ensuring diligent interview notes are capturedOffline and remote evidence inspection of client provided documentation; appropriately mark artifacts requiring follow-up or additional clarificationAssess client provided documentation for compliance with a variety of standardsPrepare and review assessment reportsEducate and interpret compliance activities for clientsManage priorities and tasks to achieve delivery utilization targetsEnsure quality products and services are delivered on time per Coalfire quality standardsContinuous professional development; maintain industry specific certifications, depth of knowledge, credentials, and designationsCollaborate with project managers, quality management and/or other delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverablesEstablish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholdersIdentify upsell and cross sell opportunities; escalates to appropriate leadershipExecute, examine, interview and test procedures in accordance with the appropriate controlEnsure cyber security policies are adhered to and that required controls are implementedReview and assess respective information system security plans to ensure control requirements are metUnderstand how to apply quality standards and adheres to a minimum benchmark for quality assurance throughout the documentation of each work product or deliverableProvide advice to customers on issues affecting the scope of work in a manner that provides additional valueDevelop documentation and author recommendations associate with your findings on how to improve the customer’s security posture in accordance with appropriate controlsRemote work environmentTravel up to 20%SkillsMinimum 2-3 years of experience in the IT industry, with strong familiarity with the applicable NIST Special Publications 800-37 Revision 2, 800-53 Revision 5, and 800-53A Revision 5Bachelor's degree (four-year college or university) in IT or business, or equivalent combination of education and work experienceTechnical and detailed understanding of NIST 800-53 Rev 5 AT, CA, CM, CP, IR, MA, MP, PE, PL, PS, RA, SA, SI control familiesAbility to lead testing sessions for assigned controlsAbility to independently research a technical topic and develop logical testing approaches to validate 800-53 control implementationsAbility to assist team members with proper artifact collection and detail to client's examples of artifacts that will satisfy assessment requirementsRead and interpret all control familiesRead and interpret firewall rulesets and network/boundary/data flow diagramsStrong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical matters to a non-technical audienceStrong personal initiative to appropriately manage time and meet deadlinesStrong Consulting skills; ability to advise and challenge the status quo while building strong relationshipsAbility to build high-trust relationship and credibility quicklyHigh attention to detailAbility to facilitate meetings to small or large groupsDiplomatic and broad mindedStrong technical researcherAbility to travel up to 20%Must have one of the following certs: Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security), Cisco Certified Network Associate Cyber Security Operations (CCNA Cyber Ops), Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information System Security Professional or Associate (CISSP or Associate), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), Certified Information Systems Security Officer (CISSO), CyberSec First Responder (CFR), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Continuing Education (CASP+) Continuing Education (CE), CompTIA Cloud+ (Cloud+), Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), Securing Cisco® Networks with Threat Detection Analysis (SCYBER), BCR Cyber Technical Proficiency Testing ActivityExpertise in security frameworks and regulatory requirements (such as SOC 2, ISO, NIST, COBIT, HIPAA/HITECH, HITRUST or PCI)Experience working with technologies hosted via cloud computing environments (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)Experience reviewing Nessus output a plus, along with basic knowledge of networking components and various operating systems in a cloud environment, including UNIX and MicrosoftExpertise in other Security Frameworks (ISO, NIST, COBIT, HIPAA/HITECH, etc.) and regulatory requirementsBenefitsPaid parental leaveFlexible time offCertification and training reimbursementDigital mental health and wellbeing support membershipComprehensive insurance optionsCompany OverviewCoalfire is the premier Cybersecurity and Compliance Services leader for the tech, healthcare, and finance industries. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.coalfire.com?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=organicsocial.