Sr. Cybersecurity Specialist, Trainer

At Edwards, our consultants help clients within the commercial and government industries understand and address their enterprise risk and advise on the overall management and performance of their business. Specializing in Project Management and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) training/consultation, we work with organizations small and large leading the organization's efforts to achieve and maintain CMMC certification and secure business processes.

Work for us and you will be among a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)!

Join us and you will enjoy some of the following benefits:

Free job-related training/professional development

Flexible work schedules

Paid volunteer time in your community

Choices of medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement 401K match, a financial confidence in your future

Performance and recognition bonuses

Employee engagement program

Position Summary:

This is a W2, remote friendly position. Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills and must demonstrate knowledge of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) frameworks. Also, must have an exceptional track record in evaluating and identifying organizational cybersecurity needs, with a strong training acumen. This role will include coordinating the development of, leading the delivery, and managing CMMC training related activities. This candidate must be able to promote secure systems based on consistent application of information security (CMMC) guidance which will support the operations and assets of the agency. May perform and conduct a combination of 50% classroom instruction and 50% assessments. May include occasional travel to deliver in classroom training, or to represent Edwards at conferences, workshops, and outreach initiatives regarding security and privacy.

Responsibilities include:

Provides expert consulting relative to cybersecurity strategy, metrics, and training

Serves as a lead instructor for courses associated with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Conducts combination of 50% classroom instruction and 50% assessments

Interfaces and communicates with internal/external stakeholders regularly to identify training needs and changing business requirements

Supports the development of curriculum and delivery of cybersecurity assessment related instruction

Delivers curriculum in person or virtually (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams), instructor led training

Provides subject matter expertise on matters including governance and oversight, standards and processes, tools and technology, ensuring existing and new information technology (IT) systems meet clients cybersecurity and risk requirements

Conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system; determines overall effectiveness of the controls

Validates the requirements and deliverables ensuring end product(s) and/or service(s) are as promised

Designs sustainable risk management and compliance processes and structures, reports and presents to senior level stakeholders

Requirements:

Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in cybersecurity, training and course development

Bachelors' degree in computer technology or related field

Expertise in cybersecurity technology, NIST/CMMC frameworks including experience in providing technical education

REQUIRED: Knowledge of CMMC frameworks, Cybersecurity CCA certification, (CMMC Certified Assessor) with completed T3 background investigation

Must either be a Provisional Instructor (PI) or willing to acquire one upon being hired, within 45 days of hire

Preferred related certifications, (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA)

Exceptional communication skills