CMMC Assessor (Independent Contractor)

Smithers; Fairlawn (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefit

401(k) retirement savings plan

Life insurance and AD&D

Short-term and long-term disability

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hybrid work schedule

Training and development support

Job summary

Smithers Quality Assessments Division seeks a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Certified Assessor (CCA) to join our cybersecurity assessment team. Smithers is a C3PAO in the DIB and provides CMMC assessments to manufacturers.

The role involves conducting assessments, evaluating cybersecurity postures, and ensuring CMMC compliance. You will build positive client relationships while delivering quality auditing and support services.

Qualifications

• Meet Cyber AB certification qualifications for a CCA.
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Meet and maintain the Cyber AB competency and certification requirements for a CCA.
• Conducts assessments of client facilities to determine their level of conformity with the requirements of the standard.
• Report findings verbally and in written format; write and submit audit reports to meet certifications requirements.
• Maintain timely communications with office personnel and assigned clients via voice, email, written reports, etc.
• Submit assessment reports, plans, and other critical audit documentation following SQA procedures.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and other mandatory training sessions as scheduled by SQA management.
• Participate in sales activities upon request.

Education

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Job description

The Quality Assessments Division of Smithers seeks an ambitious and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Certified Assessor (CCA) to join our growing cybersecurity assessment team. Smithers is an authorized CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) in the CMMC ecosystem, providing CMMC assessments to manufacturers within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

As a CMMC Assessor, you will support clients by conducting assessments, evaluating and enhancing cybersecurity postures, and ensuring compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards. Your goal is to build positive relationships with our customers while providing quality auditing and exceptional support services.

Duties

• Meet and maintain the Cyber AB competency and certification requirements for a CCA.
• Conducts assessments of client facilities to determine their level of conformity with the requirements of the standard (pre-assessments, certification assessments, surveillance, special, and re-certification).
• Report findings verbally and in written format. Writes and submits audit reports to meet certifications requirements.
• Maintain timely communications with office personnel and assigned clients via voice, email, written reports, etc.
• Must maintain a current schedule of assessments per assessment timing requirements and SQA procedures.
• Submit assessment reports, plans, and other critical audit documentation; and assessment expense reports in a timely manner following SQA procedures.
• Maintain acquired credentials from Cyber AB for CCA while auditing with SQA.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and other mandatory training sessions as scheduled by SQA management.
• Participate in sales activities upon request.
• Work with staff to enhance the effectiveness and efficiencies of work processes.
• Enter data into appropriate databases or systems as required.

Qualifications

• Meet Cyber AB certification qualifications for a CCA.
• An ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification is desired.

Why Full Time with Smithers?

• Variable salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Business Operation System (BOS) – SQA Audit Management Platform
• Training and development support
• Hybrid work schedule