Cybersecurity Consultant

NeoSystems Corp.; Great Falls Crossing (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consulting firm seeks a consultant to support CMMC compliance for clients. You will engage with stakeholders, lead assessments, and customize documentation to enhance clients' cybersecurity posture. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with significant consulting experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years consulting and cybersecurity experience.
• Familiarity with CMMC (NIST 800-171) and CUI.

Responsibilities

• Work with external stakeholders to achieve CMMC compliance.
• Participate in security risk and compliance assessments.
• Lead client gap analysis and remediation plans.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Security+ or equivalent certification

Job description

As a member of NeoSystems Program Management and QA Team you will support CMMC client engagements including client environment as-is assessments, Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM) identification & documentation, non-compliance recommendations, policy and procedure delivery/customization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with external stakeholders to understand business requirements and capabilities to achieve CMMC compliance.
• Deliver NeoSystems strategies, documentation, and policies to implement, achieve, and maintain compliance with CMMC requirements.
• Participate in client information security risk and compliance assessments and audits.
• Lead client gap analysis and remediation plans.
• Deliver external processes to support the overall maturity of the Federal practice within client organization.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years consulting and cybersecurity experience
• Familiarity with CMMC (NIST 800-171) and CUI

At your core, you are:

• A great communicator. You know effective communication skills are paramount to effectively conveying complex cybersecurity concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• A problem solver. You enjoy a challenge and will run with it. You are passionate about using your analytical skills to find solutions and to optimize client’s cybersecurity posture. Your attention to detail is critical to success in this role, especially around customization of documentation sets and navigating potential audit considerations.
• A collaborator. You know how to leverage the smart people you work with and that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts on high-performing teams. You understand that our CMMC goals are only attainable by fostering cooperation with the client.
• Proactive and prepared. You are adept at communicating the need for compliant policies and procedures. You possess the leadership skills to drive continuous improvement in our client’s cybersecurity posture by understanding evolving best practices and refining strategies to maintain their effectiveness in the face of new threats, changing business requirements, and government regulations.

Preferred Qualification:

• Security+ or more advanced certification required or equivalent work experience

Requirements:

Location: Remote but must be within continental United States
Travel: Potential for local travel within DC/Columbia/Baltimore area

EOE M/F/D/V

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