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CMMC Senior Consultant

United States - Remote

 

About the Role

Senior Consultants are leaders in NIST cybersecurity framework who bring deep knowledge of client engagement and practice management. Using your strong experience with NIST you will support teams to perform assessments for cloud computing technologies in meeting federal compliance.

This role is specific to assessors familiar with the DOD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), and are certified to perform CMMC assessments either as a CMMC Certified Professional or CMMC Certified Assessor.

As a CMMC Senior Consultant, you will be responsible for supporting and/or leading client engagements, assigning work, reviewing team contributions, and assuring quality reports are provided. You will conduct engagements through the management of standard project execution, client service activities, and staff consultants. In addition to mentoring junior level staff, you will have the opportunity to provide input on methodology development, technical assessment strategy, and engagement planning for A-LIGN’s service offerings as a technical SME. We have eliminated time reporting, chargeability goals, and sales pressure!

Success in this position, requires a strong understanding of CMMC, NIST 800-171, security-related system controls and of the various testing methods used to ascertain control effectiveness. You will work in a team atmosphere with an experienced Manager, and you’ll be assigned technical engagements to lead or support and ensure client-ready deliverables are provided.

Reports to: Managing Consultant

Pay Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments from initiation to project closure
  • Monitor the progress of engagements and key project activity dates
  • Drive working sessions with clients to ensure expectations and direction are aligned and timelines are being met • Provide updates to Federal Practice Lead and managers • Build a customer-focused relationship with clients
  • Mediate or escalate complications as they may arise, relating to client or project execution
  • Review and develop work papers, drafts, and final reports with high attention to detail
  • Execute security assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 Assessment Guide, and other authoritative IT security guidance
  • Validate information system security plans to ensure NIST control requirements are met
  • Develop Security Authorization Packages and ensure completeness and compliance with CMMC requirements and other authoritative IT security guidance
  • Collaborate across multiple internal teams to ensure successful delivery of results based on scope of work

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, information security, computer science, or relevant discipline; or combination of relevant education and work experience
  • Master’s degree is a plus

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in information security or compliance, with strong NIST 800-171 experience 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of NIST publications, such as: NIST SP 800-30 rev 1, 800-37 rev 1 or 2, 800-53 rev 4, 800-53A rev 4, 800-60 Vol 1 & 2 rev 1, and 800-171 rev 1 
  • Experience with government compliance, including FISMA, FedRAMP, RMF, and CSF preferred
  • Experience as a consultant with a Big 4 or second tier consulting firm preferred
  • Familiarity with other Security Frameworks (ISO, COBIT, HIPAA/HITECH, etc.) and regulatory requirements is a plus

CERTIFICATIONS         

  • One of the following certifications:
    • CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) OR CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA)
    • PMP is a plus 

SKILLS

  • Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation working in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to lead multiple assessment engagements and train junior staff
  • Excellent communication skills to include the ability to explain technical matters to a non-technical audience
  • Broad IT background with technical understanding of networks, protocols, security configurations, cryptography, identity and access management, and the systems development life cycle

BENEFITS

  • Health, Vision, Dental Benefits
  • 401 (K) Plan with Employer Matching
  • Competitive Bonus Structure
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off Plan
  • Virtual Employment
  • Home Office Reimbursement
  • Vacation Bonus
  • Paid Office Closure December 24-January 1
  • Paid Holidays Schedule
  • Certification Reimbursement

About A-LIGN

 A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com.

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A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer! Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply! 

 

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