Sr. Cybersecurity Specialist, Trainer

Edwards Performance Solutions; Columbia (MD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT services is seeking a Sr. Talent Acquisition & Retention Specialist with expertise in cybersecurity training. The role involves coordinating CMMC training activities, providing expert consulting, and delivering curriculum both in-person and virtually. Candidates should have extensive experience in cybersecurity and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Benefits

Free job-related training/professional development

Choices of medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement 401K match

Performance and recognition bonuses

Employee engagement program

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of related experience in cybersecurity, training, and course development.
• Knowledge of CMMC frameworks and Cybersecurity CCA certification.
• Must be a Provisional Instructor or willing to acquire one.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert consulting on cybersecurity strategy and training.
• Serves as lead instructor for CMMC courses.
• Conducts assessments and develops curriculum for cybersecurity training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Training acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer technology or related field

Job description

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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
• 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. Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills and must demonstrate knowledge of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) frameworks. Also, must have an exceptional track record in evaluating and identifying organizational cybersecurity needs, with a strong training acumen. 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. May perform and conduct a combination of 50% classroom instruction and 50% assessments. May include occasional travel to deliver in classroom training, or to represent Edwards at conferences, workshops, and outreach initiatives regarding security and privacy.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides expert consulting relative to cybersecurity strategy, metrics, and training
• Serves as a lead instructor for courses associated with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
• Conducts combination of 50% classroom instruction and 50% assessments
• Interfaces and communicates with internal/external stakeholders regularly to identify training needs and changing business requirements
• Supports the development of curriculum and delivery of cybersecurity assessment related instruction
• Delivers curriculum in person or virtually (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams), instructor led training
• 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:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in cybersecurity, training and course development
• Bachelors' degree in computer technology or related field
• Expertise in cybersecurity technology, NIST/CMMC frameworks including experience in providing technical education
• REQUIRED: Knowledge of CMMC frameworks, Cybersecurity CCA certification, (CMMC Certified Assessor) with completed T3 background investigation
• Must either be a Provisional Instructor (PI) or willing to acquire one upon being hired, within 45 days of hire
• Preferred related certifications, (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA)
• Exceptional communication skills

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Training and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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