CMMC Advisory Consultant

Fortreum•Leesburg, VA

13h

About The Position

Fortreum is a trusted leader in cloud and cybersecurity services, ranked in the Top 5 FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organizations (3PAO). We provide independent, third-party and vendor-agnostic regulatory assessment and advisory services, coupled with advanced cybersecurity offensive and compliance technical services to our clients. Our comprehensive service portfolio includes regulatory compliance (FedRAMP, FISMA, SOC, ISO, HIPAA, CMMC, PCI) and technical security services (Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, Social Engineering, Attack Surface Analysis and others). Working with Fortune 500 companies and leading cloud service providers, we've built our reputation on our service-delivery excellence and unwavering commitment to client success. Our rapid growth creates exceptional opportunities for driven professionals to make their mark in the cybersecurity industry with a focus on our core values: Quality matters most Customer-driven mindset Autonomy to do your job Personal accountability/stewardship On our team, you will have the opportunity to work with the best and brightest in the field. Fortreum team members have supported the biggest cloud providers in the world, and you will have the opportunity to work with the best. We are growing rapidly and are looking for candidates with a background in preparing organizations for security assessments in support of CMMC, FedRAMP and NIST-based frameworks to support our growing customer base. Key Responsibilities This role will specialize in CMMC and NIST 800-171 in an advisory capacity. Specifically, you would work closely with all members of the team supporting one or all of the following work activities: Conducting interviews of key stakeholders and technical personnel. Perform scoping exercises to determine client enterprise or enclave boundaries. Develop documentation for client use, such as System Security Plan (SSP), NIST 800-171 policies, and other associated plans. Collaborate with delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverables. Ensure quality products and services are delivered on time and within allotted hours. Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders. Continuous professional development in pursuing industry specific certifications. Prepare deliverables and conduct peer-review of team member’s deliverables Perform project out-briefs with clients to notify them of the outcome of their compliance activities. Manage priorities, tasks, and assigned hours on projects to achieve delivery utilization targets. This is a customer facing role. Travel is expected to be limited in nature; however, you may be required to travel to client locations and deliver professional services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent job experience
3+ years of professional services experience
2+ years of experience leveraging NIST SP 800-171
Proficient in Microsoft 365 product suite
CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP)

Nice To Haves

Ability to quickly take on new technologies and concepts
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with team members and clients
Comfortable supporting fast-paced team environments
Advanced technical certifications, such as: AWS solutions architect, Google cloud engineer, Microsoft solutions architect
Preferred certifications: CMMC CCA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Federal IT Security Professional Auditor (FITSP-A) GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Systems Security Officer (CISSO)

Responsibilities

Conducting interviews of key stakeholders and technical personnel.
Perform scoping exercises to determine client enterprise or enclave boundaries.
Develop documentation for client use, such as System Security Plan (SSP), NIST 800-171 policies, and other associated plans.
Collaborate with delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverables.
Ensure quality products and services are delivered on time and within allotted hours.
Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Continuous professional development in pursuing industry specific certifications.
Prepare deliverables and conduct peer-review of team member’s deliverables
Perform project out-briefs with clients to notify them of the outcome of their compliance activities.
Manage priorities, tasks, and assigned hours on projects to achieve delivery utilization targets.