CMMC Advisory Consultant

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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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)

Preferred Skills

• 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)

Posted Salary Range

$120,000 - $150,000 annual salary

What Fortreum Offers

We offer a competitive compensation package, where you will be rewarded based on your performance/outcomes and recognized for the value you bring to our business. You will be a part of something special as we continue to grow. The founders have a proven track record of successful company acquisitions/exit of both small and mid-market cybersecurity organizations. Our benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, company paid short-term disability, company paid long-term disability, company paid AD&D and life insurance, flex time off, annual bonuses, training stipends, certification reimbursements, access to over 30,000 free online training courses, personal cell phone allowance, new hire and annual home office stipend, spot awards and eleven paid holidays.

An Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortreum is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hr@fortreum.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail hr@fortreum.com or call 703-594-1460. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.