Engagement Architect - Cloud Architecture (FedRAMP)

 

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.

BS or above in a related Information Technology field or equivalent combination of education and experience

8+ years in cloud engineering or architecture, including 3+ years leading technical delivery for external clients

Experience leading FedRAMP builds or authorizations—or equivalent depth in another regulated cloud regime (DoD impact levels, StateRAMP, PCI, HIPAA)

Hands-on skill across infrastructure-as-code, identity and access management, logging and monitoring, and cloud networking on at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Strong client-facing communication—able to explain an architecture decision to an engineer, a project sponsor, or an assessor

Sound judgment about scope, risk, and when to escalate

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Effective documentation skills, including technical diagrams and written description

Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a professional attitude and demeanor

Critical thinking, and the ability to balance security requirements with mission needs

Professional-level certification in AWS, Azure, or GCP

Familiarity with FedRAMP 20x, Key Security Indicators (KSIs), and machine-readable compliance artifacts (OSCAL or JSON)

Experience with productized or fixed-price delivery models

Relevant certifications such as cloud platform professional/security certifications or CISSP

Familiarity with configuration baseline standards such as CIS Benchmarks & DISA STIG

Familiarity with frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, HIPAA, HITRUST, or PCI

 

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.