SENIOR SECURITY CONSULTANT Details

SENIOR SECURITY CONSULTANT

Emagine IT - Fairfax, VA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Emagine IT has an immediate need for a Sr. Security Consultant to join our team in support of our FedRAMP Practice located in Fairfax, VA. Candidates must eligible for a clearance to be considered.

Sr. Security Consultants are leaders in the NIST/FedRAMP Advisory space who bring deep knowledge of client engagement and development, and practice management, using your strong experience with FedRAMP and FISMA and familiarity with the NIST risk management framework you will support and lead teams to perform advisories and assessments for cloud computing technologies in meeting federal compliance.

As a Sr. Security Consultant, you will be responsible for supporting and leading client engagements, assigning work, reviewing team contributions, and assuring quality reports are provided. We recommend solutions to meet each client's specific challenges and build long-term strategies that can help them identify, prevent, respond, and recover from security breaches and data theft. We're on the cutting edge of one of the world's most important industries, and we protect our clients from ever-evolving security threats through our innovative advisory, auditing, and ethical hacking solutions. We're growing rapidly and are currently seeking a Senior Security Consultant to join our advisory team.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead IT system security consultation within cloud-based environments in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, 800-37, OMB, and other authoritative IT security guidance
• Develop System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, and Incident Response Plans in accordance with NIST requirements
• 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 NIST SP 800-53A Revision 4
• Ensure cyber security policies are adhered to and that required controls are implemented
• Validate information system security plans to ensure NIST control requirements are met
• Author recommendations based on findings to improve security postures compliant with NIST controls
• Develop Security Authorization Packages that are compliant with FedRAMP and DoD requirements under the supervision of senior staff members. Package components include: System Security Plans, Contingency Plans, Configuration Management Plans, Incident Response Plans, Privacy Impact Assessments, Security Assessment Plans, and Security Assessment Reports.
• Assist in the review and analysis of Security Authorization Packages for completeness and compliance with FedRAMP and DoD requirements.
• Participate in client interviews to complete Security Authorization Packages and 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (4-yr college or university) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5-8 years of experience in either auditing or consulting

o 3-5 years of experience is acceptable with the right skill set and having dealt with many systems in a short time, e.g. worked in a Government or DoD Program Management Office

• Strong NIST experience (in order of preference): NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, RMF, FISMA, NIST SP 800-171
• 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 translate technical materials and issues into non-technical/layman terms.
• 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

Additional Requirements (optional)

• Additional industry certifications, such as AWS Solutions Security Specialist, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Certifications, or other
• Additional project management certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP)

AAP/EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.