FedRAMP Engineer

Abile Group, Inc.

1d•Remote

About The Position

Abile Group is seeking aFedRAMP Engineer to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team! The candidate will provide technical expertise on Security control implementations and development of Information Security procedures for systems and applications. The selected candidate will play a key role in a fast-paced FedRAMP team to provide comprehensive program, analytical, technical, and advisory skills to the client and supported Cloud Service Providers (CSPs). Candidates will be required to perform pre-assessment activities, including a detailed analysis of the technology stacks that comprise the vendor solutions. This position requires an advanced understanding of engineering secure, compliant, and resilient architectures and solutions. You will be part of a team working to assess vendor systems for technical compliance with NIST, FedRAMP and agency standards. This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below. Remote Work Policy Remote work necessitates a high level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and clients. In alignment with our inclusive and engaging environment, cameras are encouraged and can be required to be on during virtual video conferences. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval. Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for the company and our clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field, or an additional three years of IT experience.
Five (5) years of experience in the IT Security field.
Four (4) years of hands-on technical experience as a System Architect or Security Engineer.
Four (4) years of experience supporting FedRAMP.
Direct experience performing analysis on FedRAMP CSP architectures and control implementations (ie. 3PAO, FedRAMP program at another agency, etc) as an Engineer or Architect.
Confidence and depth of understanding to lead meetings with potential Vendors.
Current experience in reviewing 3rd party security assessment reports.
Have detailed knowledge and experience with NIST Policies, Governance, Security Planning and Architecture, FISMA Compliance, RMF, Incident Analysis, and General Security Best Practices.
Possess strong written and oral communication skills to support customers, internal stakeholders, peers, and public audiences.
Ability to communicate, both written and oral, to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong communication skills to interact with senior managers, junior staff, and business unit (non-technical) customers.

Nice To Haves

Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent Security certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs detailed architecture and technical design reviews on the full stack for vendor solutions.
Conducts architecture reviews of Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) authorization packages to validate the secure design, alignment to FedRAMP and agency requirements, identify gaps, and advise the FedRAMP Government Leadon overall risk posture and compliance.
Leads and conducts architecture interviews with CSPs to ensure all critical control areas throughout the architecture are designed to meet program requirements.
Develops architecture briefing documents to inform the Government FedRAMP program manager and CISO of CSP compliance with FedRAMP program requirements, technical capabilities, and any concerns noted from the material review.
Completes comprehensive review and comments on documents of CSPs FedRAMP documentation, including but not limited to system security plans, policies and procedures, supplemental agency guidance documents, alternative implementation and risk acceptance documents, etc. Work with CSPs to reconcile and address any documentation and technology gaps discovered during the review.
Completes a comprehensive review of CSPs' assessments and package submissions after 3PAO audits and prepares a package briefing for the Government FedRAMP program manager and agency CISO. Artifacts include, but are not limited to, vendor security assessment plans, security assessment reports, vulnerability scans, penetration tests, etc.
Works alongside the agency FedRAMP Lead and provide security engineering services.
Provides support for Continuous Monitoring activities including but not limited to items such as reviewing annual package submissions, reviewing and scoping significant change proposals, reviewing risk acceptance documents, etc.
Interprets FedRAMP and other agency requirements and provide vendors with guidance regarding expectations, technical requirements, and processes.
Stays informed of updated FedRAMP guidance, industry best practices, emerging technologies, and Government cybersecurity directives, and provide recommendations to FedRAMP Government lead regarding impacts.
Conducts security reviews of technologies for use-based consideration within CSPs authorization boundary.
Oversees and manage relationships for assigned systems that may be contractor-owned or contractor-operated, ensuring vendors comply with agency security and privacy requirements.
Assists stakeholders with IT security-related activities to ensure project deadlines are met.
Ensures all systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of IAW documented security policies and procedures, including but not limited to Assessment & Authorization (A&A).
Researches assigned IT security systems to provide insight into IT security architectures and IT security recommendations for assigned systems.