Federal Staff Consultant

A-LIGN; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 (K) Plan with Employer Matching

Competitive Bonus Structure

Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off Plan

Home Office Reimbursement

Vacation Bonus

Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1

Paid Holidays Schedule

Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Federal Staff Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on conducting FISMA and FedRAMP assessments, providing a unique opportunity to participate in a proprietary federal audit training program. You will gain expertise in federal assessments, particularly in FedRAMP audits, while benefiting from on-the-job shadowing. The position is open nationwide, allowing candidates from across the United States to apply. Join a forward-thinking company that values professional growth and offers a collaborative work environment, where your contributions will directly impact high-profile projects in cybersecurity compliance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in information security reviews.
• Experience in conducting security audits against standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with evidence review and communicate effectively.
• Draft quality reports and manage project status updates.

Skills

Deadline Management

Motivation

Collaboration

Fast-paced Environment Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in management information systems

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in information security

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science

Job description

As a Federal Staff Consultant, you will primarily focus on conducting FISMA and FedRAMP assessments. As a new member of A-LIGN, you will have the opportunity to complete our federal audit training program, which is our own proprietary course that will enable you to be on your way to becoming a SME in the federal audit space. During training, you will review all areas related to federal assessments such as NIST 800-53 and FISMA, but with a particular emphasis on gaining expertise in FedRAMP audits as a 3PAO Assessor.

During training, you will also benefit from on-the-job shadowing. A-LIGN employs a business model that builds on the best of what the largest security consulting firms have to offer, such as the ability to offer high quality professionals a variety of project experience with high profile clients.

This position is open nationwide - candidates living anywhere in the United States can apply.

Reports to: FISMA/FedRAMP Manager

Pay Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Responsibilities

• Assist client with evidence review
• Clearly communicate with clients regarding evidence
• Review SSPs for testing
• Communicate to management any potential issues
• Manage time and provide weekly detailed project status reports to management
• Draft quality reports to be reviewed by senior members of the team

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in management information systems, information security, computer science, or relevant discipline; or combination of relevant education and work experience

EXPERIENCE

• Around 1 - 2 years of experience performing information security reviews
• Experience performing security audits against published standards

SKILLS

• Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively

Benefits

• 401 (K) Plan with Employer Matching
• Competitive Bonus Structure
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Virtual Employment
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Vacation Bonus
• Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
• Paid Holidays Schedule
• Certification Reimbursement

About A-LIGN

A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com

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A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer! Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply.