Cybersecurity Consultant

Synagex seeks a Cybersecurity Consultant to deliver CMMC and NIST based cybersecurity consulting, assessments, policy development, and security controls implementation for client engagements as part of the RPO consulting team. The role combines on-site and virtual assessments, training, and mentoring of junior staff to strengthen clients' security programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and CMMC related awareness training.
• Contribute to partner webinars.
• Lead assessment scoping meetings.
• Conduct on-site gap assessments, which may require overnight travel, for clients within driving distance of your location.
• Conduct virtual assessments for non-local customers.
• Serve as a virtual note-taker to assist the lead consultant during assessments.
• Develop System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) reports using a GRC platform.
• Review assessment reports created by other consultants to ensure a consistent and high-quality work product.
• Develop network or data flow diagrams and asset inventories.
• Cybersecurity policy development and consulting.
• Mentor junior consultants during onboarding and during the first year as a consultant.

Requirements

• Due to contractual obligations concerning CMMC compliance and ITAR requirements, all applicants must be United States Citizens.
• Valid Drivers License
• Background Check

Technologies

• GRC platform
• Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
• Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Skills

• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Be able to translate CMMC language into plain English and explain the intent of the requirements.
• Be an active listener.
• Possess a growth mindset and continually invest in training, webinars or networking events to stay current with technology and cybersecurity trends.
• Have a positive and can-do attitude. Enjoy solving problems.
• Enjoy collaboration and proactively contribute to the team’s overall success.

Pay

Salary: USD 80,000 - 110,000 per year

Work Location

Location: Pittsfield, MA (onsite)