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Engagement Architect owning FedRAMP cloud engagements end-to-end, from contract through environment build, control implementation, automated evidence pipelines and handoff to managed operations. Instantiates Coalfire's reference architecture on AWS, Azure or GCP and coordinates Coalfire engineering teams as the client's technical counterpart.
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About Coalfire
Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clientsâ 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 thatâs not who we are â thatâs 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
- Own client engagements end-to-end: from contract signature through environment build, control implementation, automated evidence pipelines, and handoff to managed operations.
- Instantiate Coalfireâs reference architecture for the contracted certification level and cloud platform, adapting it to the clientâs application and boundary.
- Lead implementation of security controls and the automation that continuously validates themâthe evidence a modern FedRAMP certification runs on.
- Coordinate Coalfireâs engineering teams as they deploy their capabilities (identity, monitoring, change management, and more) into your engagement.
- Drive the build through defined quality gates, with a clean, measurable transition to operationsâevery in-scope control implemented, validated, and stable.
- Serve as the clientâs primary technical counterpart: run technical working sessions, manage milestones and risks, and keep scope honest.
- Document architecture decisions and feed lessons from each build back into Coalfireâs standards.
- Ability to travel 10â25%, driven by client needs
- U.S. citizenship is desired, as this position supports U.S. federal compliance programs.
What You'll Bring
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Why Youâll Want to Join Us
At Coalfire, youâll 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 youâll work most effectively â whether youâre at home or an office.
Regardless of location, youâll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. Youâll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And youâll 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
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Compensation: USD 89,000 â 149,000 per year salary