Associate, FedRAMP Assessment

Coalfire Systems

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.

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.

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.

• Work closely with senior members to support audit preparation and document assessments against prescribed sets of criteria.
• Execute, examine, interview, and test procedures in accordance with the proper control or compliance system.
• Ensure cybersecurity policies are adhered to and that the required controls are implemented.
• Validate respective information system security plans to ensure that appropriate control requirements are met.
• Take charge of identifying information sources, gathering and interpreting data, and ensuring diligent and accurate data and note capturing of customer interviews.
• Pursue and corroborate conclusions derived from inquiry procedures.
• Proactively draft and document audit planning and reporting material for peer review at appropriate milestones throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Adhere to pre-defined project timelines and communicate possible changes to the schedule or scope of work.
• Understand how to apply quality standards and adhere to a minimum benchmark for quality assurance throughout the documentation of each deliverable.
• Provide advice to the client on various matters related to the assessment/audit and effectively request or communicate technical requirements to a non-technical audience.
• Support and maintain positive collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Maintain industry expertise by studying for and achieving industry-recognized certifications.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain security controls to a non-technical audience.
• Strong personal initiative to appropriately manage time and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and quality.
• Computer and typing skills that permit rapid data collection and note taking.
• Ability to participate and support meetings to small or large groups.
• Public speaking and emerging executive presence.
• Inquisitive and curious nature with the ability to effectively probe for deeper information.
• Diplomatic and broad-minded.
• Strong technical researcher.
• An introductory understanding of IT security technologies including cloud architecture and application security, firewalls, access management, and data protection.
• Educational or work experience involving IT Security and/or IT Audit principles.
• Bachelor's degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Degree preferably in Information Systems or Business.

• Experience as an IT Consultant, IT auditor, Business Analyst, or similar role.
• Experience working with technologies hosted via cloud computing environments (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• At least one information security certification, such as CCSK or CompTIA Security+ (or willingness to obtain one of these certifications).
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Cloud Practitioner.

The salary range listed is a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role based on national salary averages. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certifications and other factors. You may also be eligible to participate in annual incentive, commission, and/or recognition programs.

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