SENIOR CONSULTANT (Remote)

Emagine IT•North Bethesda, MD

5d•Remote

About The Position

Emagine IT has an immediate need for a Senior Consultant to join our team in support of our FedRAMP Team located in North Bethesda, MD, with remote availability. Candidate must have the ability to obtain a government security clearance. Emagine IT is an information technology consulting services company that specializes in delivering technology solutions. Our reputation reflects the high quality of the talented Emagine IT team and the consultants working in partnership with our customers. Our mission is to understand and meet the needs of both our customers and consultants by delivering quality, value-added solutions. Our solutions are designed and managed to not only reduce costs, but to improve business processes, accelerate response time, improve services to end users, and give our customers a competitive edge, now and into the future.

Requirements

5-8 years of experience in either auditing or consulting
Strong FedRAMP and NIST experience (in order of preference): FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, RMF, FISMA, NIST SP 800-171/CMMC
Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical matters to non-technical audiences
Broad based IT background with a technical understanding of networks, protocols, security configurations, cryptography, identity and access management, and the systems development life cycle.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with strong presentation skills.
Ability to interact with clients and represent Emagine IT in a professional manner.
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks.
Serve as a mentor to Associate Security Consultants and Security Consultants on best practices.
Team player able to work well with others in a collaborative manner and is a self-starter who can work with minimum supervision.
Work to continually build and improve solid and well-rounded practices and processes
Must have: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Must also have one (1) of the following: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Continuing Education (CE), GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), CISSP-Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP), CISSP-Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (CISSP-ISSEP), CISSP-Information Systems Security Management Professional (CISSP-ISSMP), CyberSec First Responder (CFR), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
Candidate must have the ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Certified FedRAMP Inspector: Baltimore Cyber Range (BCR) Certified
Must be certifiable within two (2) to three (3) months with training if BCR is not currently obtained

Responsibilities

Lead system security assessments within cloud-based environments in accordance with FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, 800-37, OMB, and other authoritative IT security guidance
Provide direction for scheduling, project sequencing, and resource management; assist with managing client expectations and performing project management
Prepare, review, and/or update, and maintain IT Security supporting artifacts; provide IT security guidance to Information System Owners
Identifying information security problems and challenges, researching and developing technical solutions to rectify them
Execute, examine, interview, and test procedures in accordance with FedRAMP requirements and NIST SP 800-53A
Ensure cyber security policies are adhered to and that required controls are implemented
Validate information system security documentation to ensure FedRAMP and NIST control requirements are met
Author recommendations based on findings to improve security postures compliant with FedRAMP and NIST controls
Assist in the review and analysis of Security Authorization Packages for completeness and compliance with FedRAMP and NIST requirements.
Participate in client interviews to complete Security Assessments.
Ensure existing systems Security Authorization Packages remain up to date throughout the life cycle.
Build a customer-focused relationship with client(s).
Collaborate across multiple internal teams to ensure successful delivery of results based on scope of work.
Establish standards and procedures to minimize risks.
Drive working sessions with client to ensure expectations and direction are aligned and timelines are being met.
Demonstrate ability to lead projects through the project lifecycle from initiation to project closure.