FISMA FedRAMP Senior Consultant
2026-01-27
A-LIGN External
About the Role
As a Senior Consultant, you will be responsible for supporting and leading client engagements, assigning work, reviewing team contributions, and assuring quality reports are provided. You will lead engagements through the management of standard project execution, client service activities, and staff consultants. In addition to mentoring junior level staff, you will have the opportunity to provide input on methodology development, technical assessment strategy, and engagement planning for A-LIGNâs service offerings as a technical SME. 
Senior Consultants are leaders in FISMA/FedRAMP who bring deep knowledge of client engagement and practice management. Using your strong experience with FISMA and FedRAMP and familiarity with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) you will support and lead teams to perform assessments for cloud computing technologies in meeting federal compliance. We have eliminated time reporting, chargeability goals, and sales pressure!
This position is open nationwide - candidates living anywhere in the United States can apply.
Reports to
FISMA/FedRAMP Manager
Pay Classification
Full-Time, Exempt
Responsibilities
Lead assessments from initiation to project closure including:
Planning/Closing Meeting
Process Walkthroughs
Leading Findings Discussion
Regular status updates internally and externally
Coach other team members and assessors as part of team
Drive working sessions with clients to ensure expectations and direction are aligned and timelines are being met
Execute security assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, 800-37, 800-171, and other authoritative IT security guidance
Develop Security Authorization Packages and ensure completeness and compliance with FedRAMP requirements and other authoritative IT security guidance
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelorâs degree in management information systems, information security, computer science, or relevant discipline; or combination of relevant education and work experience
Masterâs degree is a plus
EXPERIENCE
At least 3 years of experience in information security, with strong NIST experience (in order of preference)
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As a Senior Consultant, you will be responsible for supporting and leading client engagements, assigning work, reviewing team contributions, and assuring quality reports are provided. You will lead engagements through the management of standard project execution, client service activities, and staff consultants. In addition to mentoring junior level staff, you will have the opportunity to provide input on methodology development, technical assessment strategy, and engagement planning for A-LIGNâs service offerings as a technical SME. 
Senior Consultants are leaders in FISMA/FedRAMP who bring deep knowledge of client engagement and practice management. Using your strong experience with FISMA and FedRAMP and familiarity with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) you will support and lead teams to perform assessments for cloud computing technologies in meeting federal compliance. We have eliminated time reporting, chargeability goals, and sales pressure!
This position is open nationwide - candidates living anywhere in the United States can apply.
Reports to
FISMA/FedRAMP Manager
Pay Classification
Full-Time, Exempt
Responsibilities
Lead assessments from initiation to project closure including:
Planning/Closing Meeting
Process Walkthroughs
Leading Findings Discussion
Regular status updates internally and externally
Coach other team members and assessors as part of team
Drive working sessions with clients to ensure expectations and direction are aligned and timelines are being met
Execute security assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, 800-37, 800-171, and other authoritative IT security guidance
Develop Security Authorization Packages and ensure completeness and compliance with FedRAMP requirements and other authoritative IT security guidance
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelorâs degree in management information systems, information security, computer science, or relevant discipline; or combination of relevant education and work experience
Masterâs degree is a plus
EXPERIENCE
At least 3 years of experience in information security, with strong NIST experience (in order of preference)
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