Senior Consultant - FedRAMP Advisory
Sterling, VA

Job Description

About Coalfire

Coalfire is the cybersecurity advisor that helps private and public sector organizations avert threats, close gaps, and effectively manage risk. Our professionals are among the most talented in the industry, and each and every day, they strive to provide the unbiased assessments, advice, and innovative solutions that help our clients meet their specific challenges and build long-term strategies to protect their organizations. For nearly 20 years, we've been on the cutting-edge of one of the world's most important industries - and we're committed to making the world a safer place by solving our clients' toughest security challenges.

We're growing rapidly and are currently seeking a Senior Consultant to support our Sterling, VA office.

What you'll do

* Lead IT system security consultation within cloud-based environments in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, 800-37, OMB, and other authoritative IT security guidance
* Develop System Security Plans, Configuration Management, IT Contingency, and Incident Response Plans in accordance with NIST requirements
* Prepare, review, and/or update, and maintain IT Security supporting artifacts
* Provide IT security guidance to Information System Owners
* Identifying information security problems and challenges, researching and developing technical solutions to rectify them

What you'll bring

* Bachelor's degree (four-year college or university) in IT or business, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
* Five to ten (5-10) years of experience as a consultant within professional IT services
* Deep experience with government compliance, including FISMA, FedRAMP, and DoD RMF
* Strong knowledge of NIST Special Publications 800-30, 800-37, 800-53
* Experience 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 technologies
* Familiarity with statutes and regulations across multiple industries relevant to IT (e.g. SOX 404, HIPAA, FedRAMP, GLB, Patriot Act)
* Security focused industry certifications such as a CAP, CCSK, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, CCISO, or Amazon Web Services (AWS)/Google Cloud Platform (GCP)/Microsoft Azure specific certifications
* Knowledge of information security related solutions, tools, and utilities
* Excellent verbal and written skills
* Willing to travel up to 25%

Why you'll want to join us

Passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and contribute. That's what it takes to be a part of the Coalfire team. We work together to tackle the toughest cybersecurity challenges and help our clients become more secure and successful. We are trusted advisors who are committed to shaping our industry. At Coalfire, our people have the opportunity to expand their minds and skills, build meaningful relationships with the industry's smartest minds, and have a direct impact on our company's success.

Along with energetic culture and supportive environment, you'll have the flexibility to balance your personal and work life and grow personally and professionally. We work hard, and we play hard - and the two often overlap. We host family-friendly events and happy hours along with professional meetups and informal networking sessions, and we're active in our communities. Plus, we offer great benefits, including:

* Health, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution
* Flexible paid time off (employees are encouraged to spend four weeks away from the office each year)
* A generous 401(k) plan
* A corporate wellness program
* Tuition reimbursement
* A kitchen stocked with snacks, coffee, and tasty beverages

Coalfire is an EEO employer.