Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant, CMMC/CCA required

Talantir; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Edwards is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional to coordinate the development, lead the delivery, and manage CMMC training activities for a remote-friendly W2 role.

The candidate will promote secure systems by applying CMMC guidance, conduct assessments for diverse clients, and travel occasionally to represent Edwards at conferences and outreach events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in cybersecurity, training and course development.
• Experience with NIST/CMMC frameworks and technical education.
• Bachelor's degree in computer technology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consulting on cybersecurity strategy, metrics, and compliance.
• Identify training needs and communicate with stakeholders regularly.
• Develop CMMC cybersecurity assessment related instruction.
• Ensure IT systems meet clients' cybersecurity and risk requirements.
• Conduct independent assessments of security controls and enhancements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Consultative skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer technology or related field

Job description

*At Edwards, our consultants help clients within the commercial and government industries understand and address their enterprise risk and advise on the overall management and performance of their business. Specializing in Project Management and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) training/consultation, we work with organizations small and large leading the organization's efforts to achieve and maintain CMMC certification and secure business processes.*:

*_Work for us and you will be among a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)!:_*

*_Join us and you will enjoy some of the following benefits: :_*

• Free job related training/professional development:
• Flexible work schedules:
• Paid volunteer time in your community:
• Choices of medical, dental, and vision coverage :
• Retirement 401K match, a financial confidence in your future:
• Performance and recognition bonuses:
• Employee engagement program:

Position Summary:

*This is a W2, remote friendly position.*

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The successful candidate must posses:

• Excellent interpersonal, consultative skills
• Knowledge of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) frameworks
• Exceptional track record in evaluating and identifying organizational information/cybersecurity needs

This role will include coordinating the development of, leading the delivery, and managing CMMC training related activities. This candidate must be able to promote secure systems based on consistent application of information security (CMMC) guidance which will support the operations and assets of the agency. Will perform and conduct CMMC assessments for small and large clients. May include occasional travel to represent Edwards at conferences, workshops, and outreach initiatives regarding security and privacy.

Responsibilities:

• Provides expert consulting relative to cybersecurity strategy, metrics, and compliance
• Interfaces and communicates with internal/external stakeholders regularly to identify training needs and changing business requirements
• Supports the development of CMMC cybersecurity assessment related instruction
• Provides subject matter expertise on matters including governance and oversight, standards and processes, tools and technology, ensuring existing and new information technology (IT) systems meet clients cybersecurity and risk requirements
• Conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system; determines overall effectiveness of the controls
• Validates the requirements and deliverables ensuring end product(s) and/or service(s) are as promised
• Designs sustainable risk management and compliance processes and structures, reports and presents to senior level stakeholders

Requirements:

• Expertise in cybersecurity technology, NIST/CMMC frameworks including experience in providing technical education
• Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience in cybersecurity, training and course development
• Bachelors' degree in computer technology or related field
• Preferred related certifications, (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA)
• Exceptional communication skills

Employees are the face of our company. We cultivate an environment to empower employees – promoting community involvement, workplace collaboration, and technical acumen. Hiring the right talent is critical to meet our customer needs in Performance Management, Organizational Resilience, Training & Development, and Cybersecurity.

Edwards is an equal opportunity employer. Edwards provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote