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Coalfire

Consultant, FedRAMP Assessment

Charleston, WV · Remote

FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, FISMA, etc.) and assist with the planning of assessment for clients * Draft audit observations that sufficiently address both the required objectives of the regulatory body and ...

Coalfire

Consultant, FedRAMP Assessment

FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, FISMA, etc.) and assist with the planning of assessment for clients * Draft audit observations that sufficiently address both the required objectives of the regulatory body and ...

Coalfire

Senior Consultant, FedRAMP Assessment

We're looking for a Senior Consultant to support our FedRAMP Assessment team. What You'll Do * Provides advice to customers on issues affecting the scope of work in a manner that provides additional ...

SkyePoint Decisions

AWS Assessor

Washington, DC · On-site

$130K - $147K/yr

Understanding of FedRAMP and FedRAMP assessment requirements. * Analyze the organization's cloud security requirements and recommend improvements. * Analyze vulnerabilities and risks from Cloud ...

Valiant Solutions, LLC

FedRAMP Engineer

You will be part of a team working to assess vendor systems for technical compliance with NIST ... Four (4) years of experience supporting FedRAMP * Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent ...

Coalfire

Senior Consultant - FedRAMP Assessment

... FedRAMP, and DoD RMF * Strong knowledge of NIST Special Publications 800-30, 800-37, 800-53 * Experience with every step within the delivery of Certification and Accreditation (C&A) / Assessment and ...

Valiant Solutions, LLC

FedRAMP Engineer

You will be part of a team working to assess vendor systems for technical compliance with NIST ... Four (4) years of experience supporting FedRAMP * Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent ...

Clearview AI

FedRAMP Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$80K - $100K/yr

FedRAMP Analyst Department: Security & IT Employment Type: Full Time Location: Remote USA ... Support annual 3PAO assessment coordination: evidence collection, interview scheduling, assessor Q ...

Clearview AI, Inc.

FedRAMP Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

The FedRAMP Analyst is responsible for day-to-day execution of Clearview AI's FedRAMP Continuous ... Support annual 3PAO assessment coordination: evidence collection, interview scheduling, assessor Q ...

A-LIGN External

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 Come Work for A-LIGN! Apply online today at A-LIGN.com and learn about life at A ...

Freshworks

Director, FedRAMP Program

San Mateo, CA

Coordinate readiness assessments, gap assessments, formal assessments, evidence requests, control ... Own the POA&M process for FedRAMP-related findings, vulnerabilities, control gaps, and residual ...

Freshworks

Director, FedRAMP Program

San Mateo, CA · On-site

Coordinate readiness assessments, gap assessments, formal assessments, evidence requests, control ... Own the POA&M process for FedRAMP-related findings, vulnerabilities, control gaps, and residual ...

Freshworks

Director, FedRAMP Program

San Mateo, CA

Coordinate readiness assessments, gap assessments, formal assessments, evidence requests, control ... Own the POA&M process for FedRAMP-related findings, vulnerabilities, control gaps, and residual ...

Valiant Solutions, LLC

Security Controls Assessor

Serve as a FISMA and FedRAMP technical subject matter expert across SA&A, ASCA, and Event-Driven Security Controls Assessment efforts. * Guide the Discovery, Assessment, Risk Validation, and ...

Motorola

With successful assessments of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS clouds, our experience covers every type of cloud environment. We also specialize in helping organizations engineer secure clouds to meet FedRAMP ...

Valiant Solutions, LLC

Security Controls Assessor

Serve as a FISMA and FedRAMP technical subject matter expert across SA&A, ASCA, and Event-Driven Security Controls Assessment efforts. * Guide the Discovery, Assessment, Risk Validation, and ...

Motorola

With successful assessments of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS clouds, our experience covers every type of cloud environment. We also specialize in helping organizations engineer secure clouds to meet FedRAMP ...

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How much do fedramp assessor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for fedramp assessor in the United States is $75,259.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $97,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a FedRAMP Assessor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a FedRAMP Assessor, you need expertise in information security, risk management, compliance frameworks, and a strong understanding of cloud security principles, often backed by a bachelor’s degree in a related field and relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISA. Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP requirements, and security assessment tools like Nessus or OpenVAS is crucial. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set top assessors apart. These competencies ensure accurate evaluations of cloud service providers, support regulatory compliance, and help protect sensitive government data.

What are some common challenges faced by FedRAMP Assessors during the authorization process?

FedRAMP Assessors often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex security requirements, managing evolving documentation standards, and ensuring alignment between cloud service providers and agency stakeholders. A significant part of the role involves staying updated with frequent changes to FedRAMP guidelines and effectively communicating compliance gaps to clients. Additionally, assessors must balance rigorous testing with project deadlines, making strong organizational and interpersonal skills vital for success.

What is the difference between Fedramp Assessor vs Fedramp Security Control Assessor?

AspectFedramp AssessorFedramp Security Control Assessor
CertificationsFedRAMP-specific training, sometimes CISSP or CISASimilar certifications, often including CISSP, CISA, or Security+
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, cloud service providers, third-party assessment organizationsAssessment teams, consulting firms, government contractors
Industry UsagePrimarily in cloud security compliance for federal agenciesInvolved in security assessments across various industries, including government and private sector

The Fedramp Assessor and Fedramp Security Control Assessor roles share similar certifications and work environments, focusing on security assessments. However, the Fedramp Assessor specifically evaluates cloud service providers for FedRAMP compliance, while the Fedramp Security Control Assessor may have a broader scope, assessing security controls across different sectors. Both roles are essential in ensuring federal cloud security but differ in their specific focus and application.

What are FedRAMP Assessors?

FedRAMP Assessors, also known as Third Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs), are independent organizations accredited by the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) to conduct security assessments of cloud service providers. Their primary role is to evaluate whether a cloud service meets the stringent security requirements set by the federal government. They perform comprehensive testing, review documentation, and produce assessment reports that are essential for achieving FedRAMP authorization. This process helps ensure that cloud services used by federal agencies are secure and compliant with federal standards.
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Consultant, FedRAMP Assessment

Consultant, FedRAMP Assessment

Coalfire

Charleston, WV • Remote

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

About Coalfire

Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.

But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.
 
We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.
What You'll Do
  • Work collaboratively with a team of assessors as a federal compliance specialist (e.g. FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, FISMA, etc.) and assist with the planning of assessment for clients
  • Draft audit observations that sufficiently address both the required objectives of the regulatory body and the complexity of the client environment
  • Autonomously leads interview and inquiry walkthroughs with clients to determine the conformity of environments against stated requirements
  • Assess security vulnerabilities against the appropriate security frameworks
  • First-level reviewer of drafted audit planning and reporting materials
  • Pursue and corroborates conclusions derived from inquiry procedures with client while ensuring diligent interview notes are captured
  • Offline and remote evidence inspection of client provided documentation; appropriately mark artifacts requiring follow-up or additional clarification
  • Assess client provided documentation for compliance with a variety of standards
  • Prepare and review assessment reports.
  • Educate and interpret compliance activities for clients
  • Manage priorities and tasks to achieve delivery utilization targets
  • Ensure quality products and services are delivered on time per Coalfire quality standards.
  • Continuous professional development; maintain industry specific certifications, depth of knowledge, credentials, and designations
  • Collaborate with project managers, quality management and/or other delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverables.
  • Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Identify upsell and cross sell opportunities; escalates to appropriate leadership
  • Execute, examine, interview and test procedures in accordance with the appropriate control
  • Ensure cyber security policies are adhered to and that required controls are implemented
  • Review and assess respective information system security plans to ensure control requirements are met
  • Understand how to apply quality standards and adheres to a minimum benchmark for quality assurance throughout the documentation of each work product or deliverable
  • Provide advice to customers on issues affecting the scope of work in a manner that provides additional value
  • Develop documentation and author recommendations associate with your findings on how to improve the customer’s security posture in accordance with appropriate controls
  • Remote work environment
  • Travel up to 20%
What You'll Bring
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the IT industry, with strong familiarity with the applicable NIST Special
  • Bachelor's degree (four-year college or university) in IT or business, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Publications 800-37 Revision 2, 800-53 Revision 5, and 800-53A Revision 5
  • Technical and detailed understanding of NIST 800-53 Rev 5 AT, CA, CM, CP, IR, MA, MP, PE, PL, PS, RA, SA, SI control families
  • Ability to lead testing sessions for assigned controls
  • Ability to independently research a technical topic and develop logical testing approaches to validate 800-53 control implementations
  • Ability to assist team members with proper artifact collection and detail to client’s examples of artifacts that will satisfy assessment requirements
  • Read and interpret all control families
  • Read and interpret firewall rulesets and network/boundary/data flow diagrams 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical matters to a non-technical audience 
  • Strong personal initiative to appropriately manage time and meet deadlines 
  • Strong Consulting skills; ability to advise and challenge the status quoe while building strong relationships 
  • Ability to build high-trust relationship and credibility quickly 
  • High attention to detail  
  • Ability to facilitate meetings to small or large groups 
  • Diplomatic and broad minded 
  • Strong technical researcher 
  • Ability to travel up to 20%
Must have one of the following certs:
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Cyber Security Operations (CCNA Cyber Ops)
  • Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
  • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Information System Security Professional or Associate (CISSP or Associate)
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Officer (CISSO)
  • CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Continuing Education (CASP+) Continuing Education (CE)
  • CompTIA Cloud+ (Cloud+)
  • Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • Securing Cisco® Networks with Threat Detection Analysis (SCYBER)
  • BCR Cyber Technical Proficiency Testing Activity
Bonus Points
  • Expertise in security frameworks and regulatory requirements (such as SOC 2, ISO, NIST, COBIT, HIPAA/HITECH, HITRUST or PCI).
  • Experience working with technologies hosted via cloud computing environments (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
  • Experience reviewing Nessus output a plus, along with basic knowledge of networking components and various operating  systems in a cloud environment, including UNIX and Microsoft. 
  • Expertise in other Security Frameworks (ISO, NIST, COBIT, HIPAA/HITECH, etc.) and regulatory requirements. 
The salary range listed is a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role based on national salary averages. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certifications and other factors. You may also be eligible to participate in annual incentive, commission, and/or recognition programs.
Why You’ll Want to Join Us

At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office.

Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.

At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at HumanResourcesMB@coalfire.com.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.