FedRAMP Senior Consultant

Baker Tilly US; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a FedRAMP Senior Assessor in California to join our Risk Advisory practice. You will lead advisory and assessment engagements, write system security plans, and document FedRAMP artifacts, applying NIST controls to client environments.

Requirements include a 4-year degree and at least three years of information security auditing experience, along with strong communication skills and willingness to travel up to 25% to support client engagements.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree required.
• At least three years of information security auditing experience.
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP requirements.
• Certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or CCSP preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead advisory and assessment engagements for FedRAMP.
• Conduct gap analyses and document control results.
• Write System Security Plans, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluate evidentiary artifacts against FedRAMP test cases.
• Assist in Security Assessment Plans and Reports.

Skills

FedRAMP knowledge

NIST 800-53 familiarity

Information security auditing

Strong written communication

Client advisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or information systems

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

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Job Description

Internal Job Description

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country?

Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the area of informational technology risk advisory?

If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a FedRAMP Senior Assessor! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices.

As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.

Responsibilities

• Be client-centric
• Lead advisory and assessment engagements
• Conduct gap analyses
• Write system security plans, policies, procedures, and other required documents
• Evaluate and assess evidentiary artifacts and conclude whether or not they are sufficient to meet control
• Document control test results based on FedRAMP-defined test case procedures
• Assist in completing the Security Assessment Plan, Security Assessment Report, and Risk Exposure Table
• Conduct stakeholder interviews, security boundary discussions, control walkthroughs with clients to verify control implementation status
• Possess strong knowledge of FedRAMP, GovRAMP, and NIST
• Critical thinking, analytical, writing, and basic editing skills with the ability to write to FedRAMP’s level of detail

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 4 year degree
• Three (3) years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; major in cybersecurity, information technology, or information systems preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience in information security auditing, demonstrating a steady growth of skills & responsibility required
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls, FedRAMP requirements, and NIST risk management and security standards
• Working experience of information security as it relates to audit and compliance
• CISA, CISM, CISSP, GCED, GSLC, CCSP, CompTIA Cloud+, CASP+ certification or comparable IT security accreditation preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven commitment to providing exceptional client service (internal and external)
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively across functions/departments/teams while building trusted relationships and positively influencing others
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills, proven ability to prioritize while simultaneously managing numerous projects/processes often under tight deadlines
• Ability to travel as needed, approximately 25%

The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

The national pay rate range is $85,910 to $162,890

In California: pay rate range is $102,000 to $162,890