A-LIGN · 2 weeks ago
CMMC Senior Consultant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expA-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. The CMMC Senior Consultant will work independently and collaboratively to execute professional service functions related to federal compliance, support management, lead client engagements, and ensure successful delivery of certification readiness assessments.
Security
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in management information systems, information security, computer science, or relevant discipline; or combination of relevant education and work experience
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
Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to lead multiple assessment engagements and train junior staff
Excellent communication skills to include the ability to explain technical matters to a non-technical audience
Broad IT background with technical understanding of networks, protocols, security configurations, cryptography, identity and access management, and the systems development life cycle
CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) or CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA)
Preferred
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
Familiarity with other Security Frameworks (ISO, COBIT, HIPAA/HITECH, etc.) and regulatory requirements is a plus
PMP is a plus
Benefits
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
Competitive Bonus Structure
Home Office Reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Personalized Career Coaching
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
Vacation Bonus
Summer Hours
Company
A-LIGN
A-LIGN is a security and compliance solutions provider.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$54.5MKey Investors
FTV Capital
2025-07-08Acquired
2021-08-12Private Equity
2018-07-16Private Equity· $54.5M
Leadership Team
Scott G. Price
Chief Executive Officer
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