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SENIOR CONSULTANT (Hybrid/Remote)

Emagine IT
Bethesda, MD Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

Emagine IT has an immediate need for a Senior Consultant to join our team in support of our CMMC C3PAO Team located in North Bethesda, MD, with remote availability. Candidate must have and active and favorable Tier 3 Background Check or DoD equivalent.


Responsibilities include:

    Lead system security assessments within cloud-based environments in accordance with CMMC, NIST 800-171, and other authoritative IT security guidance

    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 CMMC requirements and NIST 800-171A

    Ensure cyber security policies are adhered to and that required controls are implemented

    Validate information system security documentation to ensure CMMC and NIST control requirements are met

    Author recommendations based on findings to improve security postures compliant with CMMC and NIST controls

    Assist in the review and analysis of Security Certification Packages for completeness and compliance with CMMC 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 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:

    5-8 years of experience in either auditing or consulting

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

    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 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


Certification Requirements:

    Must have: CCA, CCP 

    Additionally one of the following DoD 8140.3 – 612 Certifications:

    CompTIA SecurityX/CASP , ISC2 CGRC/CAP, United American Technologies, CISSO, CompTIA Cloud , FTISP-A, GIAC GCSA, GIAC GSEC, CompTia PenTest , CompTIA Security , CCISO, ISACA CISA, ISACA CISM, ISC2 CISSP, ISC2, CISSP-ISSEP, CompTIA CySA , GIAC GSLC, GIAC GSNA

    Nice to have: LCCA


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.


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