ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT (Remote)

Emagine IT has an immediate need for an Associate 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.

Responsibilities include:

* Support 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

* 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 the successful delivery of results based on the scope of work.

* Establish standards and procedures to minimize risks.

* Support working sessions with clients to ensure expectations and direction are aligned and timelines are being met.

* Demonstrate ability to complete projects through the project lifecycle from initiation to project closure.

Minimum Requirements:

* 0-2 years of experience in either auditing or consulting

* FedRAMP and NIST experience (in order of preference): FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, NIST SP 800-171/CMMC, DoD CC SRG, RMF

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Strong work ethic with a keen eye for quality in deliverables

Must have (or be able to successfully obtain within 3 months of hire) at least one of the following: Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security), Cisco Certified Network Associate Cyber Security Operations (CCNA Cyber Ops), Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information System Security Professional or Associate (CISSP or Associate), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), Certified Information Systems Security Officer (CISSO), CyberSec First Responder (CFR), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Continuing Education (CASP+) Continuing Education (CE), CompTIA Cloud+ (Cloud+), Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), Securing Cisco Networks with Threat Detection Analysis (SCYBER)

Nice to have: Baltimore Cyber Range (BCR), AWS Solutions Architect - Associate (AWS SAA), Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer

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.

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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.