Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SilverSky is a global cyber security company with over 20 years of experience in the industry. They are seeking a CMMC Senior Consultant to ensure organizations meet cybersecurity standards set by the Department of Defense, utilizing the CMMC framework to provide comprehensive cybersecurity solutions.
Responsibilities
- Scope and conduct comprehensive assessments of customer networks and systems to identify compliance gaps and/or confirm they meet the required CMMC level requirements
- Advise clients on Microsoft GCCH and Amazon Gov cloud boundary scopes, SSP documentation and best practices
- Work with customers to design and implement security measures and controls, in line with CMMC standards, to protect sensitive data and systems from exploit
- Coordinate with various customer teams to develop and implement the action plans necessary to achieve CMMC compliance
- Clearly articulate the CMMC program to customer stakeholders at all levels to ensure understanding and adherence to cybersecurity best practices
- Assist customers with the review and update of existing security policies and procedures to align with evolving CMMC requirements and best practices in cybersecurity
- Prepare detailed reports on the status of an organization's CMMC compliance
- Keep abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and trends, as well as updates to the CMMC framework
- Achieve utilization targets, complete projects on time and budget, and meet quality standards
- Execute project delivery, scheduling, and other coordination of internal and customer resources to conduct interviews, meetings, and presentations
- Prepare and deliver insightful, professional subject matter presentations to both customers and internal SilverSky stakeholders
- Become knowledgeable and support the continued development of SilverSky’s service offerings, marketing materials, statement of work (SOW) structure, methodologies, delivery standards, work tools, and processes
- Pursue additional education and stay current on best practices, technical skills, and tools related to the position's duties
- This position has significant interaction with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, customers, partners and subcontractors. This position requires a strong customer service orientation and the ability to work independently on a variety of consulting projects simultaneously
- The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong organizational abilities, effective writing skills, communications skills, and identify and manage client engagement risks and issues
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or 4+ years of equivalent experience in IT security, risk management, or compliance
- Prior experience working with Microsoft GCCH and AWS Gov clouds is required
- In-depth knowledge of the CMMC framework, NIST SP 800-171, and DFARS 252.204-7012 regulations is required
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to function effectively under pressure
- Superior communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical staff
- Ability to lead projects and drive them to completion
- Self-starters who can work independently, seek out and leverage internal resources when needed, proactively take ownership of their work and career, and drive engagements to provide the value our customers expect
- Relevant experience and prior success leading and delivering consulting engagements
- Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills, especially in the information systems, security, and privacy space
- Highly effective verbal communications and presentation skills in a customer setting
- Excellent technical written communication skills, in particular, regarding information system, security and privacy subject matter, policies and procedures
- Current certification as a Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) is highly preferred, or the ability to achieve CCP credential under the CMMC version 2.0 framework within an agreed period
- The desire to achieve a Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) credential under the CMMC version 2.0 framework is required
- Relevant technical training, project management training, and certifications such as CISSP
Benefits
- Remote position based in the United States
- Candidates must be available to attend onsite meetings or work from the office as needed
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