Sr. Consultant: Engineering & Technical Services

At Fearless, this Senior Consultant collaborates with cross functional teams to align the technical vision, implementation, and quality of software systems across development, reliability, testing, and operations. This role will possess the skills to be able to bridge business objectives with technical execution in software development, infrastructure, security, and testing at an advanced application level of proficiency. The Sr. Consultant role will work on projects that allow them to ensure scalable, secure, and reliable solutions while mentoring engineers, fostering collaboration, and aligning stakeholders with product and project goals.

Required Level of Proficiency:

• Advanced Application: You can perform the actions associated with a skill without assistance. You are recognized within your immediate organization as "a person to ask" when difficult questions regarding required skills arise.

Fearless Impact:

• Fosters collaboration with cross functional teams by taking the initiative and driving conversations
• Coach, mentor, and develop peers that elevate team capability and technical expertise using clear and persuasive communication of engineering solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Earn the trust of your customer and teammates by delivering world class services.
• Drive accountability and delivery by ensuring project objectives are not only met on time but aligned with client priorities and Fearless standards of excellence. Anticipate risks and implement proactive solutions to keep initiatives on track.
• Take ownership of risk management by monitoring deliverables across the team, identifying issues early, and coaching teammates on mitigation strategies while keeping leadership informed.
• Shape client engagement and intelligence-gathering efforts by actively cultivating relationships with stakeholders, synthesizing insights across the client organization and partner ecosystem, and providing Fearless leaders with actionable recommendations that inform strategy and strengthen delivery outcomes.

Fearless Customer Impact:

• Deliver expected outcomes relative to high quality code and maintainable systems
• Offer and implement innovative solutions that include engineering best practices through new tools, frameworks and methodologies
• Lead and align stakeholders with product and project goals that advance customer satisfaction as well as Fearless' objectives, strategy, and mission
• Serve as a trusted advisor in your area of expertise

Fearless Skills and Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking: The ability to observe and interpret information, break down complex problems into parts, identify patterns/relationships and draw logical conclusions to develop effective solutions.
• Synthetic Thinking: The ability to combine different ideas, information, or concepts to create a new, complex understanding or solution by integrating disparate elements into a new, meaningful whole.
• Adaptability: Comfort with change, flexibility in the face of shifting demands and resilience to setbacks.
• Ownership & Accountability: Committed to taking responsibility for outcomes, ensuring that all commitments are met with a focus on enhancing service delivery.
• Consultative Advising: Identifies and articulates client challenges, scopes projects and aligns recommendations to business goals and client expectations.
• Communicating with Influence: Capable of crafting and delivering clear, persuasive messages that integrate data insights and structured narratives, tailored to the strategic needs of diverse audiences to drive effective decision-making.
• Managing Priorities & Client Alignment: Skillfully negotiates and manages conflicting priorities to strategically align decisions, enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction

The Impact You Will Create:

As a Senior Consultant for Engineering & Technical Services, you will serve as the Information Systems Security Officer, you will play a critical role in maintaining the security, integrity, and compliance of large-scale information systems supporting one of our customers. This position requires deep expertise in cybersecurity operations, federal security frameworks, and risk management practices. You will oversee compliance with federal and CMS information security guidelines, proactively manage security operations, and ensure systems are designed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the Federal Government's Risk Management Framework (RMF). The role demands technical depth, analytical precision, and the ability to translate complex security requirements into actionable safeguards that protect critical government data and systems

Your Responsibilities in This Role:

• Oversee and ensure compliance with customer information security requirements, the Federal Government's Risk Management Framework (RMF), and other applicable cybersecurity standards and policies.
• Manage and coordinate security-related activities required to support system development and operational environments.
• Implement and enforce security controls across infrastructure, applications, and networks to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks to information systems through regular analysis, audits, and testing.
• Review and analyze security logs, monitor incidents, and initiate appropriate remediation or escalation activities as necessary.
• Discuss and address issues such as data access requirements, security violations, and configuration changes with system users and administrators.
• Analyze and modify plans, procedures, and measures to enhance the organization's overall information security posture.
• Oversee events and processes related to system operations to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual security obligations.
• Coordinate the execution of system and network security plans with technical teams, leadership, and external vendors.
• Conduct and evaluate penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and system hardening activities to identify weaknesses and recommend mitigation.
• Evaluate data risk, test system configurations, and validate the authenticity and relevance of security controls.
• Manage and continuously improve security monitoring tools, including SIEM platforms, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS), antivirus, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Support audits, security assessments, and authorization activities in accordance with RMF and customer policies.
• Provide cybersecurity expertise to development and operations teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the software lifecycle (DevSecOps).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative, risk-based solutions that balance security and mission delivery.
• Serve as a trusted security advisor to stakeholders, effectively communicating risks, requirements, and recommendations in both technical and business terms.

Skills and Qualifications We Require at Fearless:

At Fearless, we seek candidates who blend technical know-how with sharp problem-solving and advisory skills to drive real impact in the communities we serve. Here are the key qualifications for this role.

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and professional experience).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance
• Demonstrated experience in information security operations, risk management, and compliance within large-scale or federal environments.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing controls aligned with the NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and CMS-specific cybersecurity policies.
• Proven expertise in security monitoring and incident response, including use of tools such as SIEMs, firewalls, proxies, antivirus, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS).
• Knowledge of network security, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment techniques.
• Strong analytical skills to identify, isolate, and resolve complex cybersecurity issues.
• Ability to assess, document, and communicate risk findings and recommend technical and procedural mitigations.
• Experience coordinating across development, security, and operations teams to ensure DevSecOps compliance and secure delivery pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively solution security challenges and provide consultative guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present security information clearly and concisely, including in high-stakes or time-sensitive settings. Proven ability to gain customer intimacy, influence stakeholders, and identify opportunities for organic growth or continuous improvement.
• Experience working in or with federal government programs of similar size and complexity preferred.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification is required.
• Additional certifications such as CISM, Security+, or AWS Security Specialty are preferred.
• SAFe Agile certification is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or during meetings.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to client sites or company meetings.
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in-person, requiring clear speech, listening, and written communication skills.
• Ability to move within an office environment, including reaching for files, using office equipment, and occasional light lifting (up to 10 pounds).

Life at Fearless

We're a digital integration consultancy on a mission to build a better tomorrow. At Fearless, we combine technology, people, and organizational development to solve meaningful problems. Through iterative development, we deliver smart, user-friendly solutions that make tech work better-for everyone.

But great tech is just part of the story. What really makes us Fearless is our Purple Culture.

What Makes Us Purple?

Being Purple means you:

• Are valued as a whole person-not just a job title
• Get matched with work that plays to your strengths and passions
• Are supported by coaches, not micromanagers
• Have the autonomy and clarity to make decisions and drive impact
• Join a community that celebrates equity, curiosity, and innovation
• Do work that matters-every day

We believe in flexibility, growth, and balance. Our benefits and culture are designed to support you in doing your best work-while making space for what matters to you outside of it.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Fearless, we're building a workplace that welcomes and respects everyone-across race, gender, age, religion, identity, background, and ability.

Compensation at Fearless

Fearless is committed to providing a competitive compensation package that will meet your current and future needs. Our philosophy is aimed at rewarding team member contributions, supporting long-term financial growth and security, and overall well-being.

We believe in paying people fairly, so we've established a compensation model aimed to ensure everyone at Fearless - regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, nationality, or willingness/ability to negotiate - is consistently paid fairly based on alignment to the needs and requirements of the role.

The salary range for this position is:

Minimum Salary: $114,844

Salary Midpoint: $149,299

Maximum Salary: $183,752

Hiring Range for Role: $114,844 - $148,000

*For part-time roles, the salary will be pro-rated based on the full-time equivalent salary ranges listed above.

Benefits at Fearless

At Fearless, we take care of our team-because when you're supported, you can do your best work. We offer a flexible, family-friendly environment with benefits designed to support your health, growth, and life outside of work.

For Full-Time Team Members (Starting Day One):

• Flexible, life-friendly schedules
• 100% coverage for our medical HSA plan + HSA contributions
• Dental & vision covered 100% for you and your dependents
• Competitive premiums for HMO/PPO and dependent coverage
• 401(k) with 4% match & immediate vesting
• Paid Parental Leave and 12 weeks paid FMLA
• Generous PTO, 11 Federal Holidays, a Birthday Holiday, and Sick Leave
• Up to 15 days for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Education, wellness, and tech allowances
• Referral bonus: $6K-$12K for each successful referral
• Pet insurance & discount plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal support, life insurance, disability coverage

Part-Time & Interns:

• 8.75 days of safe & sick leave annually
• Eligible for our 401(k) plan with employer contributions

Reasonable Accommodations

Fearless is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@fearless.tech.

So, What's Next?

We've refined our hiring approach to make sure every team member is a great fit for Fearless-and that we're a great fit for you, too. If there's alignment, we'll reach out to kick off the interview process. Depending on the role or project, your experience may vary slightly, but it typically includes:

Introductory Interview

You'll connect with a recruiter to:

• Build rapport and get to know each other
• Review your experience and skills
• Talk through salary expectations and role details
• Set expectations for the rest of the process

Skills + Business Fit Interview

This is where we dig deeper to:

• Review findings from any technical assessments
• Walk through situational and values-based questions
• Explore how your approach aligns with Fearless culture and project needs

Some roles may also include customer interviews based on specific project requirements in addition to background check and security clearance requirements.