[Remote] CMMC Senior Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. The CMMC Senior Consultant will lead and support client engagements, conduct assessments, and ensure quality deliverables while mentoring junior staff in a team-oriented environment. 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 Skills • Bachelor's degree in management information systems, information security, computer science, or relevant discipline; or combination of relevant education and work 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 • CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) or CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) • 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 • Master's degree is a plus • 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 • PMP is a plus Benefits • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits • Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance • EAP - Employee Assistance Program • Pet Insurance • 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching • Competitive Bonus Structure • Home Office Reimbursement • Certification Reimbursement • Personalized Career Coaching • Generous Paid Time Off • Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1 • Vacation Bonus • Summer Hours Company Overview • A-LIGN is a security and compliance solutions provider. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job