Cybersecurity Consultant, FedRAMP Assessments

First Information Technology Services•Bellevue, WA

15h•Remote

About The Position

FITS is seeking an Information Security (Cybersecurity) Consultant to support and lead cloud security compliance assessments, with a focus on FedRAMP and other frameworks based on NIST SP 800-53. The ideal candidate will take ownership of assessment workstreams, progress quickly into leading full assessments, and consistently deliver high quality, client ready results in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to own and deliver complex security compliance assessment work with limited oversight.
Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting security assessments within FedRAMP, DISA IL4/IL5/IL6 environments, or other frameworks based on NIST SP 800-53.
Demonstrated experience interpreting security requirements, collecting and validating evidence, conducting stakeholder interviews, and documenting control assessments with audit-ready rigor.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate security/compliance requirements for technical and non-technical audiences.
Must hold at least one of the certifications listed in the “Required Certifications (one or more)” section below.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
None Required clearance.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience developing or assessing FedRAMP authorization packages and artifacts (e.g., SSP, SAP/SAR, RAR, POA&M), with a strong understanding of FedRAMP guidance and baseline requirements.
Experience assessing cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, along with common cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and architectures.
Experience utilizing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools and managing evidence workflows throughout the assessment lifecycle.
Experience with industry security frameworks (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS) and the ability to map and align controls across multiple frameworks.
Proficiency in a scripting language such as Python or PowerShell is a significant plus but not a requirement for the role.

Responsibilities

Execute and help lead NIST SP 800-53-based security assessments, with a primary focus on FedRAMP and/or DISA Impact Level IL4, IL5, and IL6 engagements.
Lead and carry out assessment activities by defining scope, managing schedules, coordinating evidence requests, conducting interviews, and establishing testing approaches while ensuring timely progress to completion.
Assess control implementation and effectiveness, identify gaps and risks, and define required remediation actions.
Produce clear, accurate, and client ready deliverables including assessment workpapers, control evaluation narratives, findings, and POA&M inputs with strong attention to detail and audit rigor.
Partner with client stakeholders (security, engineering, governance, and leadership) to gather evidence and explain assessment expectations and results.
Perform quality assurance reviews of assessment artifacts developed by team members and provide mentorship to junior staff as needed.
Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of FITS assessment processes, templates, and internal knowledge resources supporting federal cloud compliance.

Benefits

Health coverage for employees and their dependents (including domestic partners)
Dental coverage for employees and their dependents (including domestic partners)
Vision coverage for employees and their dependents (including domestic partners)
Matching 401(K)
Short/long term disability
Life insurance
Parental leave
Paid time off accrues at a starting rate of 15 days/year, increasing with tenure.
10 paid holidays (for employees working for clients in Washington state)
Up to $5,000 annually for professional development, including reimbursement of job-related training classes, seminars, tuition, and certification expenses.