[Remote] Senior FedRAMP Consultant

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 Senior FedRAMP Consultant will provide guidance on cybersecurity frameworks, lead audits and assessments, and ensure quality deliverables while maintaining strong client relationships.ResponsibilitiesProvides advice to customers on issues affecting the scope of work in a manner that provides additional valueLeads audits/assessments including audit plan preparation, review of documentation and evidence, evaluation of procedures, and client interviewsMaintains strong depth of knowledge in one or more cybersecurity frameworksPrepare, review and approve assessment reportsManage priorities, tasks and hours on projects in conjunction with the project manager to achieve delivery utilization targetsEnsures quality products and services are delivered on timeEscalates client and project issues to management in a timely manner to inform and engage the necessary resources to address the issueProvide mentorship to team members in areas of audit, assessment, technical review and writingInterfaces with clients through entire engagement, interacting with all levels of client organizationsEstablish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholdersContinuous professional development in maintaining industry specific certifications. Maintains strong depth of knowledge in the practice areaCollaborates with project managers, quality management, sales and other delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverablesEstablishes account relationships and identifies upsell and cross sell opportunities and escalates to salesDraft audit programs that sufficiently address both the required objectives of the regulatory body and the complexity of the client environmentLeads interview and inquiry walkthroughs with clients to determine the conformity of environments against stated requirementsAssess security vulnerabilities against the appropriate security frameworksPursues 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 clarificationEducate and interpret compliance activities for clientsUnderstands how to apply quality standards and adheres to a minimum benchmark for quality assurance throughout the documentation of each work product or deliverableSkillsBachelor's degree (four-year college or university) in IT or business, or equivalent combination of education and work experienceFive to ten (5-10) years of experience as a consultant within professional IT servicesMust hold one of the following certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP, CFR, CCISO, GCED, GCIH, GSLCDeep experience with government compliance, including FISMA, FedRAMP, and DoD RMFStrong knowledge of NIST Special Publications 800-30, 800-37, 800-53, 800-171Experience with every step within the delivery of Certification and Accreditation (C&A) / Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages that have obtained and maintained full authorization to operate (ATO)Experience with virtualization or cloud technologiesFamiliarity with statutes and regulations across multiple industries relevant to IT (e.g. SOX 404, HIPAA, FedRAMP, GLB, Patriot Act)Demonstrated knowledge of AWS, Asure and GCP cloud offerings is requiredKnowledge of information security related solutions, tools, and utilitiesExcellent verbal and written skillsWilling to travel up to 20%Familiarity with the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Protected B framework is a plusFamiliarity with the DOD CMMC process is a plusHold Cloud Security focused certifications (AWS, Azure, CCSK, etc.)BenefitsFlexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an officeOpportunities to join employee resource groupsParticipate in in-person and virtual eventsPaid 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.Company H1B SponsorshipCoalfire has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 3 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.