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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # FedRAMP 20X Advisory Senior Consultant - **Company:** FORTREUM, LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $193,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Github, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Machine Learning Operations, Terraform - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/fortreum/796e12a4-e53b-4d64-8010-00ea403ee683 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent job experience * 6+ years of professional services experience * 4+ year of FedRAMP experience or cloud security engineering experience * Working knowledge of FedRAMP 20x KSIs * Comfort using AI tools to interpret and organize regulatory requirements * Active GitHub or portfolio showing coding/cloud automation work * Proficient in Microsoft 365 product suite * Ability to be self-directed with little oversight * Ability to quickly assess new and leading-edge technologies and concepts * Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with team members and clients * Comfortable supporting fast-paced team environments * Strong technical acumen with regards to cloud security Preferred Skills * Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and scripting/automation * Looking to achieve AWS Solutions Architect or Security Specialty (or Azure / GCP equivalent) * Familiarity of testing in Cloud environments (previous 3PAO experience) * Experience writing scripts or building integrations for continuous compliance monitoring/validation * Interest in deepening cloud engineering skills (AWS/Azure/GCP) beyond a compliance-only background ## Description Works closely with all members of the team supporting one or all of the following work activities: * Deliver gap analysis and detailed program recommendations for clients pursuing a regulatory or compliance milestone * Prepare for FedRAMP 20x Vulnerability Detection & Response (VDR) * Advise on FIPS 140-2 / 140-3 Encryption * Develop & Maintain FedRAMP Authorization Boundary Diagram * Optimize Management Plane Tooling (SIEM, Vulnerability Management, etc.) * Develop documentation such as a Security Decision Record (SDR) and Certification Package Overview (CPO) * Design and implement client solutions mapped to FedRAMP 20x Key Security Indicators (KSIs), translating outcome-based requirements into technical architecture rather than narrative documentation * Build and support automated, code-based validation methods (scripts, APIs, Infrastructure-as-Code) so clients can demonstrate continuous control satisfaction instead of point-in-time screenshots * Track FedRAMP 20x releases and Change Requests (e.g., CR26) on an ongoing basis and translate new guidance into practical client recommendations * Use AI/ML tools to catalog Key Security Indicators and help clients and internal teams navigate evolving requirements efficiently * Advise CSPs on generating machine-readable visibility into their own compliance data, giving them stronger grounds to defend risk-based decisions to assessors * Establishes and maintain positive collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders * Advises clients on compliance activities and their desired outcomes * Leads project activities including preparation, review of documentation and artifacts, evaluation of procedures, and client interviews * Ensures quality products and services are delivered on time and within allotted hours * Continuous professional development in pursuing industry specific certifications * Escalates client and project issues to management in a timely manner to inform and engage the necessary resources to address the issue * Provides mentorship to team members * Interfaces with clients through entire engagement, interacting will all levels of client organizations * Pursue industry specific certifications and seek continuous professional development This is a customer facing role. 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