Category: Audit & AdvisorySchedule (FT/PT): Full TimeTravel Required: NoShift: DayPotential for Telework: Yes, 100%, Local Applicants PreferredClearance: None RequiredFITS is seeking a Senior Consultant to support cloud cybersecurity compliance consulting and auditing. Our senior consultants lead engagements where we provide subject matter expertise on contracts supporting cloud service providers large and small who are seeking to achieve or maintain cybersecurity certifications for their cloud service offerings. Team members work diligently and collaboratively to identify risks associated with security gaps in our clients cloud services and provide recommendations on how those gaps may be addressed. FITS Senior Cybersecurity Compliance Consultants provide guidance to clients regarding security requirements for a variety of compliance frameworks and their technical and operational implementations.This is a full-time salaried position with compensation based on experience and overall strength of the candidate. The ideal candidate will have meticulous attention to detail, strong communication skills, a broad understanding of IT and cybersecurity topics, and some prior experience with security controls.What youll do:Manage client engagements with a small team of consultants and be the primary point of contact for client communicationsEngage in IT system security consultation within cloud-based environments in accordance with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, CNSSI 1253, and other cybersecurity frameworksLead client interviews and assessments of client cloud IT architecture for compliance with security requirementsEvaluate risks associated with systems or planned changes and recommend mitigation strategiesDevelop IT security deliverables, including security policies, standards, plans, and architectural guidance for client systemsEducate clients on the ins and outs of architecting and maintaining a compliant system efficientlyRequired Qualifications:Clearance: NoneCitizenship: No requirementsEducation: Bachelors Degree from an accredited academic institution in a relevant field (e.g. cybersecurity, IT, computer science) or equivalent experienceExperience: 8+ years experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, or IT/cloud operationsWorking knowledge of at least one cybersecurity control framework such as FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, SOC2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HITRUST CSFExperience with or knowledge of major IaaS/PaaS cloud services: AWS, GCP, AzureExcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsLeadership experienceExperience managing client relationshipsStrong attention to detail, organization, resourcefulness, and critical thinking skillsExperience implementing information security principles and risk assessment techniquesExperience managing small teams and completing projects and deliverables with minimal supervisory oversight.Preferred Qualifications:Subject matter expert in FISMA, FedRAMP, and/or NIST 800-53 compliance frameworksSubject matter expert in other cybersecurity frameworks such as SOC2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HITRUST CSFProficiency in one or more of the following areas: system administration, cloud administration, systems engineering, security operations, automation, cybersecurity audit, NOC/SOC analystAny of the following certifications or similar:Certified Information System Security Professional or Associate (CISSP or Associate)ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Continuing Education (CASP+) Continuing Education (CE)CompTIA Cloud+ (Cloud+)AWS/Azure/GCP specific certificationsProject Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP)The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.Pay Range: $130,000- $160,000The FITS pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.#J-18808-Ljbffr