Senior Security Consultant, FedRAMP Assessment

Company: Coalfire
Location: Sterling
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

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Senior Security Consultant, FedRAMP Assessment Job Locations US-VA-Sterling | US-MD-Columbia | US-CO-Westminster | US-WA-Seattle

ID 2020-3347

Type Regular Full-Time

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 Security Consultant to support our Westminster, Sterling, and/or Seattle offices.

What you'll do You’ll facilitate Security Control Assessments (SCAs) and possibly other advanced-level Continuous Monitoring Activities within cloud-based environments. To succeed in this position, you’ll need a strong understanding of security-related system controls and an understanding of the various testing methods utilized to ascertain the effectiveness of those controls. You will work in a team atmosphere with an experienced Technical Project Lead, and you’ll be assigned technical sections and be able to provide client-ready deliverables.

In this role, you will:

Execute, examine, interview, and test procedures in accordance with NIST SP 800-53A Revision 4

Ensure cybersecurity policies are adhered to and that required controls are implemented

Validate respective information system security plans to ensure NIST control requirements are met

Develop resultant SCA documentation, including but not limited to the Security Assessment Report

Author recommendations associated with your findings on how to improve the customer’s security posture in accordance with NIST controls

What you'll bring Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and experience

Five to eight (5-8) years of experience in the IT industry, with strong familiarity with the applicable NIST Special Publications 800-37 Revision 1, 800-53 Revision 3 or 4, and 800-53A Revision 1

Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical matters to a non-technical audience

A solid understanding of IT security technologies including network and application security, firewalls, access management, and data protection

Ability to lead small, less complex system assessments independently

Ability to assist team members with proper artifact collection and detail to clients’ examples of artifacts that will satisfy assessment requirements

At least one of the following certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CAP, CRISC, and/or PMP

Bonus Points Experience reviewing Nessus output is a plus

Basic knowledge of networking components and various operating systems in a cloud environment, including UNIX and Microsoft

Expertise in other Security Frameworks (ISO, NIST, COBIT, HIPAA/HITECH, etc.) and regulatory requirements

Why you'll want to join us Our people make Coalfire great. We work together on interesting things and achieve exceptional results. We act as trusted advisors to our customers and are committed to client-focused innovation as well as innovation in the industries that we serve. Coalfire offers our people the chance to grow professionally with colleagues they like and respect while tackling challenges that stretch their minds and expand their skill sets. We’re connected by our desire to innovate and our goal of helping to make the world a more secure place.

Coalfire’s high energy, challenging, and fast-paced work environment will keep you engaged and motivated. Work-life balance is a core priority at Coalfire – 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)

Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)

A corporate wellness program

A kitchen stocked with snacks, coffee, and tasty beverages

Coalfire is an EEO employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to respecting one another, embracing individual differences, and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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