Coalfire · 1 month ago
Associate, FedRAMP Assessment
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry LevelCoalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. The Associate role involves assessing the security and compliance of client firms against regulatory requirements and security best practices, working closely with experienced Project Leads.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
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 an that 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 corroborates conclusions derived from inquiry procedures
Proactively drafts and documents audit planning and reporting material for peer review at appropriate milestones throughout the engagement lifecycle
Adhere to pre-defined project timelines and communicates possible changes to the schedule or scope of work
Understand how to apply quality standards and adheres 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 requests or communicates 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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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 willing to obtain one of these certifications)
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Cloud Practitioner
Benefits
Flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office
Paid parental leave
Flexible time off
Certification and training reimbursement
Digital mental health and wellbeing support membership
Comprehensive insurance options
Employee resource groups
Participate in in-person and virtual events
Company
Coalfire
Coalfire is the premier Cybersecurity and Compliance Services leader for the tech, healthcare, and finance industries.
Founded in 2001Chicago, Illinois, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tom McAndrew
CEO
Merri Chandler
Chief Financial Officer
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