Overview:
At RAMPQuest, we partner with organizations to navigate complex cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, offering expert‑led consulting, advisory services, risk assessments, and program management. With deep experience across both public sector and commercial clients, we help organizations operationalize standards such as NIST SP 800‑53 and CMMC, including services as the Program Management Office (PMO) for GovRAMP. Our values—trust, community, and integrity—guide our engagement with clients, providers, and partners.
You will have the opportunity to directly influence the adoption of security in State and Local Government by serving as the expert on client engagements with cloud service providers, and you will be able to form relationships and educate clients on information security. If you are passionate about the nation's information security and are seeking continuous growth, let's discuss this career opportunity!
The Information Security Advisor III will lead efforts to help our clients meet the compliance requirements for FedRAMP and StateRAMP statuses.
We are located in Indianapolis and are looking to fill the on-site position, with local applicants given preference. For the right candidate, we will consider remote work.
Responsibilities:
- Consult with our clients throughout the engagement process, preparing our clients for various Authorization status.
- Develop a client specific authorization package including comprehensive documentation. The items include the System Security Plans, policies, procedures, and controls, to support FedRAMP and StateRAMP compliance initiatives. Develop and implement security solutions aligned with industry best practices and frameworks (ISO, NIST, PCI, etc.) to meet client objectives and maintain compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Instruct and advise clients on continuous monitoring activities.
- Lead and monitor consulting engagements, ensuring client needs and deliverables are properly scoped and delivered.
- Provide recommendations to address identified gaps and work closely with clients to create corrective action and risk remediation plans.
- Offer design recommendations to improve security posture and efficiency.
- Participation in and creation of presentations for webinars, marketing, and conferences.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CISA is highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of cloud applications, security tools and SaaS environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in Information Security consulting or advising required.
- In-depth knowledge of FedRAMP and/or StateRAMP authorization processes .
- Excellent analytical and problem- solving skills, including the ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
- Proven understanding of basic technologies and the ability to assess controls against standardized frameworks including NIST SP 800-53/800-171, ISO 27000 series, HIPAA, PCI, SOC 2, MARS-E 2.0, CSF etc.
- Technical experience in multiple cloud environments, including Azure, Google, and AWS
- Strong interpersonal and team working skills to effectively collaborate with teams across the organization and groups with various technical knowledge
- Demonstrated ability in writing professional level documentation covering topics related to IT Security (system security plans, disaster recovery plans, audit finding responses, etc.)
- Experience in differing levels of the technology hosting stack, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
- Strong ability to work collaboratively as well as independently
Knowledge Services strives to offer a modern, professional environment that provides Team Members an inviting, comfortable, and collaborative place to work to maximize success.
At Knowledge Services, we prioritize creating an environment that supports our Team Members’ success and personal well-being with a robust benefits package, some of which include:
- Medical coverage, including employer match program for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- Generous 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with unlimited usage and visits and wellness program
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Company-sponsored life insurance, with options for additional coverage
- Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD and LTD) benefits
- Pet insurance
- Maternity, Paternity, and Military benefits
- Baby on Board program
- Paid Time Off package
- Company Anniversary Bonus program
- Professional Development opportunities, including Young Professional Series, Manager Focus series, Cyber Security panels and briefs, and more
- A+ rated HQ office full of amenities including fitness center, rec room, coffee bars, bike room, café, auditorium, private Mother’s room, and more
Knowledge Services, established in 1994 and headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, is a certified woman-owned (WBE) professional services organization with over 1500 employees located in offices throughout North America. Founded by Julie Bielawski, CEO of Guidesoft, Inc., dba Knowledge Services is an industry leader in Managed Service Programs (MSP), Vendor Management System (VMS), Employer of Record / Payroll Services, Workforce Management, Survey Management, and MSP for Vocational Rehabilitation Services. We provide outstanding services to major organizations in various industries, including IT, Healthcare, Federal, State, and local Governments, Public Utilities, Telecom, and more.
As such, Knowledge Services is committed to providing opportunities for growth – in our company, in each Team Member and in our relationships. We believe titles do not define a person but provide a framework to each person’s endless potential. Our focus on improving our team, product and processes drive us every day. We are guided by our four Pillars that set the foundation of who we are and how we conduct business: Knowledge, Integrity, Innovation, and Service.
Knowledge Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Veterans, military families, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with disabilities may contact Human Resources via telephone, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. Please contact the Human Resources Team at HR@knowledgeservices.com or 317-806-0014.
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