Align Technology is hiring a
CMMC Senior Consultant

Summary

Join our team as a Senior Consultant and lead client engagements, conduct assessments, and develop security authorization packages while utilizing your expertise in NIST cybersecurity framework.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, information security, computer science, or relevant discipline; or combination of relevant education and work experience
• Master’s degree is a plus
• 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 
• 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
• One of the following certifications: CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) OR CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) PMP is a plus 

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

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental Benefits
• 401 (K) Plan with Employer Matching
• Competitive Bonus Structure
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Virtual Employment
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Vacation Bonus
• Paid Office Closure December 24-January 1
• Paid Holidays Schedule
• Certification Reimbursement