Consultant, Technical FedRAMP Assessment

Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.

But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.

We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.

We’re looking for a technically strong, self-starter Consultant to join our FedRAMP Assessment team. This role is for someone who can open a configuration file, command output, log extract, scan report, or network diagram and understand what it actually shows – and who, when they encounter an unfamiliar product, service, or setting, independently researches the vendor documentation to determine what it means for the control being assessed. The Consultant will apply that technical depth to FedRAMP assessments and, with mentoring from senior assessors, develop into a FedRAMP Assessor.

Work collaboratively with a team of assessors on federal compliance assessments (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, FISMA) and assist with the planning of assessment for clients

Review technical artifacts at a detailed level – configuration files and exports, system and console settings, command-line output, logs, vulnerability scan results, firewall rulesets, and network/boundary/data flow diagrams – and determine whether they demonstrate the stated control implementation

Review infrastructure as code templates, CI/CD pipeline configurations, and deployment scripts to validate configuration management, change control, and enforcement of secure baselines

Use scripting to parse and analyze large artifact sets (e.g., configuration exports, logs, inventories, and scan data) to support control testing

Independently research unfamiliar technologies, products, and configuration settings using vendor documentation, knowledge bases, and hardening guides to determine what a setting does, what the secure configuration is, and how it relates to the control requirement

Analyze how network traffic flows and how common services (e.g., DNS, NTP, directory services, authentication, SSH, TLS, email, logging, load balancing, proxy, VPN) are implemented within the client environment, and identify gaps between documentation and actual implementation

Evaluate whether artifacts are complete, current, and in scope for the authorization boundary; appropriately mark artifacts requiring follow-up or additional clarification

Identify when an artifact is insufficient and clearly explain to clients what specific evidence is needed and why

Review and assess information system security plans to ensure control implementation statements are accurate and supported by technical evidence

Autonomously leads interview and inquiry walkthroughs, including technical walkthroughs with client engineers and system administrators, to determine the conformity of environments against stated requirements

Pursue and corroborate conclusions derived from inquiry procedures with client while ensuring diligent interview notes are captured

Execute, examine, interview and test procedures in accordance with the appropriate control

Assess security vulnerabilities against the appropriate security frameworks

Draft audit observations that sufficiently address both the required objectives of the regulatory body and the complexity of the client environment

First-level reviewer of drafted audit planning and reporting materials

Prepare and review assessment reports

Develop toward FedRAMP Assessor responsibilities by progressively taking ownership of control families and assessment workstreams under the guidance of senior assessors

Educate and interpret compliance activities for clients

Manage priorities and tasks to achieve delivery utilization targets

Ensure quality products and services are delivered on time per Coalfire quality standards

Continuous professional development; maintain industry specific certifications, depth of knowledge, credentials, and designations

Collaborate with project managers, quality management and/or other delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverables

Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders

Identify upsell and cross sell opportunities; escalate to appropriate leadership

Understand how to apply quality standards and adhere to a minimum benchmark for quality assurance throughout the documentation of each work product or deliverable

Provide advice to customers on issues affecting the scope of work in a manner that provides additional value

Develop documentation and author recommendations associated with findings on how to improve the customer’s security posture in accordance with appropriate controls

Hold networking, systems, or cloud security focused certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+/Security+, CCNA, AWS, Azure, CCSK)

Experience working with technologies hosted in cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure)

Experience reviewing Nessus or other vulnerability scanner output

Prior experience with FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-171, or other security frameworks

At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office.

Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.

At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at HumanResourcesMB@coalfire.com.