The Federal Staff Consultant will be responsible for conducting FISMA and FedRAMP assessments. As a Federal Staff Consultant, 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. 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.
Reports toFISMA/FedRAMP Manager
Pay ClassificationFull-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
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
- 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
- Excellent communication skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
- Competitive Bonus Structure
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Certification Reimbursement
- Personalized Career Coaching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
- Vacation Bonus
- Summer Hours
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!
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