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CMMC , CCP Consultant

Nashville, TN

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ABOUT US

Redspin, a division of Clearwater, is a leading provider of cybersecurity,?compliance, consulting, and managed services for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Our solutions enable organizations to avoid preventable breaches, protect Department of Defense contractors and their data, meet regulatory requirements, and optimize cybersecurity investments.?

Redspin is a recognized leader in the CMMC space. We were the first Authorized CMMC Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO) and the first to conduct a passing Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment Program (JSVAP) assessment.? We are a trusted partner for the Fortune 500, and small to mid-size businesses.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Certified Professional to join our team. This position is responsible for ensuring organizations meet the stringent cybersecurity standards set by the United States Department of Defense (DoD). The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the CMMC framework and will utilize this knowledge to facilitate comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for our company.

Applicant must meet the requirements of Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 8140.03: Applicable 612 Certifications (At minimum, must posses 1 Intermediate Certification).

The Consultant will dedicate 80% of their time to client billable work, which equates to 1,664 hours over the course of a calendar year.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct comprehensive assessments of Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizational networks and systems to identify any vulnerabilities and to confirm they meet the necessary CMMC level requirements.
Work with organizations to design and implement security measures and controls, in line with CMMC standards, to protect sensitive data and systems from infiltration and cyber-attacks.
Coordinate with various teams within an organization to develop and implement the action plans necessary to achieve CMMC compliance.
Clearly articulate the CMMC program to an organization's employees at all levels to ensure understanding and adherence to cybersecurity best practices.
Assist organizations with the review and update of existing security policies and procedures to align with evolving CMMC requirements and best practices in cybersecurity.
Prepare detailed reports on the status of an organization's CMMC compliance.
Keep abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and trends, as well as updates to the CMMC framework.
Achieve utilization targets, complete projects on time and budget, and meet quality standards.
Study, learn, test, document, execute and seek to continuously improve scalable consulting services processes to effectively deliver customer engagements while achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.
Execute project planning, scheduling, and other coordination of internal and customer resources to conduct interviews, meetings, and presentations.
Prepare and deliver thoughtful, insightful, and professional presentations to customers and internal Redspin stakeholders.
Create, review, and edit findings, observations, and recommendations reports.
Become knowledgeable of Redspin’s solution and service offerings, sales process, marketing materials, contract and statement of work (SOW) structure, methodologies, delivery standards, work tools, and processes.
Pursue additional education and stay current on best practices, technical skills, and tools related to the position's duties.
This position has significant interaction with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, customers, partners, subcontractors, and potential investors. This position requires a strong customer service orientation and the ability to:?
Work independently on a variety of consulting projects simultaneously,?
Exercise good judgment and initiative to manage priorities,?
Quickly develop trusting relationships with a variety of Defense Industrial Base compliance and information system professionals.
Pose questions and listen to customer responses effectively to draw out essential facts, data, business process descriptions, sensitivities, and perspectives.
Demonstrate strong organizational abilities, effective writing skills, and communications skills.
Develop presentations with clear messages, and effective slides, and deliver these presentations to senior executives
Lead teams of internal and external stakeholders to drive security projects forward
Identify and manage client engagement risks and issues

Requirements:

Requirements In addition to technical cybersecurity experience and skills, the qualified candidate must have demonstrated through experience they possess the soft skills required to drive engagement with customers. The candidate must have experience successfully managing projects, meeting deadlines, and achieving high levels of quality based on standards.QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, & KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or 4+ years of equivalent experience in IT security, risk management, or compliance.
Current certification as a Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) is preferred, or the ability to achieve CCP credential under the CMMC version 2.0 framework is required.
The ability to achieve a Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) credential under the CMMC version 2.0 framework is required.
In-depth knowledge of the CMMC framework, NIST SP 800-171, and DFARS 252.204-7012 regulations.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to function effectively under pressure.
Superior communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical staff.
Ability to lead projects and drive them to completion.
Advanced knowledge of various cybersecurity technologies and solutions.
Self-starters who can work independently, seek out and leverage internal resources when needed, proactively take ownership of their work and career, and drive engagements to provide the value our customers expect
Relevant experience and prior success leading and delivering consulting engagements
Relevant technical training, project management training, and certifications such as CISSP
Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills, especially in the information systems, security, and privacy space
Highly effective verbal communications and presentation skills in a customer setting
Excellent technical written communication skills, in particular, regarding information system, security and privacy subject matter, policies and procedures
Ability to learn new subject matter and context quickly and to maintain market and subject matter awareness
Ability to understand SOWs, customer proposals, project notes, deliverables, and final reports; assimilate previous experience, relevant subject matter, data, facts, and results; and develop relevant questions of colleagues to hasten understanding scenarios, methodologies, processes, and “lessons learned.”
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, customers, partners, subcontractors, and potential investors.

The base salary range for this role is $___________ to $___________. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and paid sick time. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including applicable candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of colleagues in the role. All colleagues may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Clearwater is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please inform Clearwater/Redspin’s Recruiting team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participating in the application process.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires the ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.

CLEARWATER SECURITY & COMPLIANCE LLC

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