Associate, FedRAMP Assessment

Coalfire; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible time off

Certification and training reimbursement

Digital mental health and wellbeing support

Comprehensive insurance options

Job summary

Coalfire is seeking a skilled professional to support cybersecurity audit preparations. You'll work closely with senior team members and engage in client interactions, demonstrating strong communication abilities and keen attention to detail. We're committed to personal and professional growth, offering a flexible work model and extensive benefits.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT Security/Audit principles. Join us to thrive in a company that values connection, wellbeing, and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• 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 in 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.
• Introductory understanding of IT security technologies.
• Educational or work experience involving IT Security and/or IT Audit principles.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior members to support audit preparation.
• Execute, examine, interview, and test procedures for compliance.
• Ensure cybersecurity policies are adhered to.
• Validate information system security plans for control requirements.
• Gather and interpret data during customer interviews.
• Draft and document audit planning and reporting material.
• Adhere to project timelines and communicate changes.
• Maintain quality standards in documentation.
• Advise clients on assessment/audit matters.
• Support positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Maintain industry expertise with recognized certifications.

Job description

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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 required controls are implemented
• Validate respective information system security plans to ensure that appropriate control requirements are met
• Identify information sources, gather and interpret data, and ensure 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
• 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 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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 in 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
• 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

Bonus Points

• 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)
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. We provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether 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. You’ll also enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, such as 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 [e-mail].