Government Certification Practice Leader

Summary

The job is for a Government Certification Practice Leader at Aprio, a fast-growing CPA firm with global presence. The role involves helping to set up a new FedRAMP/StateRAMP/CMMC 3PAO / CPAO practice and leading client delivery for this practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a FedRAMP 3PAO assessor
• 5+ years of experience in information technology, information security, technical assessment, or audits
• Extensive knowledge of security control requirements (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, StateRAMP, DoD) and their interrelationships with other frameworks
• Significant experience applying technical knowledge in FISMA/FedRAMP and other compliance assessments within large CSP environments
• Proficiency in conducting consolidated compliance assessments across multiple frameworks
• Thorough understanding of IT security technologies including network and application security, firewalls, access management, and data protection
• Experience with virtualization, cloud technologies, and both client-server and on-premises architectures
• Familiarity with statutes and regulations relevant to IT across various industries
• Advanced certifications in cybersecurity or cloud (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM, CAP, CRISC, AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Ability to independently lead moderately complex system assessments and consulting engagements
• Capability to assist team members in artifact collection and client interviews to verify control implementation
• Proficient in interpreting control families, firewall rulesets, and creating network/boundary/data flow diagrams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining technical details to non-technical stakeholders
• Effective consulting skills with the ability to challenge norms and build strong relationships
• Demonstrated ability to quickly establish high-trust relationships and credibility
• Experience successfully leading and delegating in project environments
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Leadership experience in assessing both internal and external environments
• Ability to engage with Cloud Service Providers to resolve issues and conclude assessments

Responsibilities

• Leverage industry and technical expertise to assist management effectively identify risks and controls associated with Aprio’s clients’ businesses
• Manage the client including all phases of client delivery such as planning, delivery, staffing, relationships, quality, staff development, issue management, reporting, etc
• Coach and staff development
• Assist with business development
• Perform a variety of services for clients, including but not limited to: FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and CMMC

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options