CMMC Lead Assessor

About Fortreum 

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) 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

The Opportunity:

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 learn from the best. We are growing rapidly and are looking for candidates with a background in performing security assessments on highly complex cloud based systems in support of FedRAMP and NIST-based frameworks to support our growing customer base.  

Key Responsibilities 

This role will specialize in FedRAMP, CMMC, HIPAA, and other NIST-based assessment activities. Specifically, you would:

• Lead security assessments in support of CMMC Level 2 accreditations 
• Lead security assessments in support of FedRAMP, HIPAA, DFARS/800-171, etc. 
• Independently conduct control assessments on all NIST 800-53 control families in line with the CMMC, NIST 800-171 and other NIST based framework baselines. Ability to test technical control families is a must    
• Ability to review, understand, and evaluate an information system boundary based on interviews, descriptions, and diagram
• Work closely with all members of the team supporting one or all the following work activities: 
• -Developing security assessment plans (SAPs) 
• -Conducting interviews of key stakeholders and technical personnel 
• -Performing technical tests alongside client security engineers 
• -Recording meeting minutes and maintain work papers 
• -Developing security assessment reports (SARs) 
• -Working with the CyberAB, DoD, and other Agencies to deliver and defend CMMC reports 
• Develop technical content for website updates, whitepapers, and blog posts that can be used both internally and by our clients to assist them in elevating/build out their security programs 
• Deliver engagements including on-site projects working with clients with regards to CMMC, FedRAMP, HIPAA and other NIST-based frameworks 
• Establish a consistent writing style and approach to documenting the results of the security assessment 
• Mentor junior staff members on appropriate interviewing, examination, and testing techniques to meet CMMC, FedRAMP, and other NIST based frameworks rigorous requirements  
• 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 and meeting FedRAMP R311 requirements for a Sr. Assessor  
• Consistently work to improve interviewing techniques to establish efficiencies in gathering required information 
• Prepare and self-review and/or peer review deliverables 
• Perform project outbriefs 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 
• Lead project activities including preparation, testing sessions, collecting artifacts, training team members, client interviews, and documenting results 
• Escalate client and project issues to management in a timely manner to inform and engage the necessary resources to address the issue 
• Provide mentorship to team members 
• Interface with clients through entire engagement, interacting will all levels of client organizations 
• This is a customer facing role. You may be required to travel to client locations and deliver professional services  

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent job experience 
• 5+ years of professional services experience 
• 3+ year of consulting experience assessing systems against NIST SP 800-171 and NIST 800-53 
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 product suite 
• Strong technical acumen with regards to cloud security 
• Required Certifications: 
• -CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) 
• -CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) 
• -Lead CCA Certification 
• Must have CISSP and one of the following certifications: 
• -CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) 
• -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) 
• -Certified Information System Security Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP) 
• -Certified Information System Security Engineering Professional (CISSP-ISSEP) 
• -Certified Information System Security Management Professional (CISSP-ISSMP) 
• -CyberSec First Responder (CFR) 
• -Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) 

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, 401(k) with 5% employer match, 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.