Senior Consultant / CMMC Assessor

The Senior Consultant / CMMC Assessor is a senior, delivery-focused role within IS PARTNERS, responsible for executing high-quality CMMC assessments and supporting related cybersecurity and compliance engagements. This role requires strong technical depth, sound professional judgment, and the ability to work independently in a client-facing assessment environment. The Senior Consultant serves as a trusted assessor, supports Lead CCAs during assessments, and contributes to additional attest and certification services during periods of lower CMMC demand.

This position is ideal for an experienced assessor who values technical rigor, collaboration, and continuous professional growth while operating with minimal supervision. Roles and Responsibilities CMMC Assessment & Delivery Execution Perform CMMC assessments in accordance with DoD requirements, CMMC Assessment Guides, accreditation expectations, and firm methodologies. Serve as a Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) on CMMC engagements, including evidence review, interviews, testing, and documentation.

Support Level 2 CMMC assessments; prior Level 2 assessment experience is strongly preferred. Assist with assessment planning, readiness reviews, gap assessments, and advisory engagements related to CMMC and NIST SP 800-171. Ensure assessment activities are executed accurately, consistently, and defensibly, in alignment with firm quality standards and assessor independence requirements.

Technical & Compliance Expertise Apply strong technical knowledge of cybersecurity controls, system architectures, cloud environments, and IT operations during assessments. Support delivery of additional compliance and attest services such as SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-53, as needed. Maintain a working understanding of evolving cybersecurity standards, threats, and best practices relevant to DoD contractors.

Contribute technical insight and feedback to improve assessment approaches, tools, and internal guidance. Client Engagement & Professional Conduct Interact directly with client stakeholders in a professional, objective, and collaborative manner. Clearly communicate assessment expectations, evidence requests, and observations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients while preserving assessor independence and objectivity. Handle sensitive client and government-related information with discretion and professionalism. Work effectively as part of an assessment team while demonstrating the ability to operate independently without close supervision.

Manage assigned tasks, deadlines, and deliverables with minimal micromanagement. Collaborate with peers and leadership to share knowledge, support engagement delivery, and continuously improve team performance. Demonstrate a strong desire to learn, grow technically, and expand expertise across frameworks and assessment types.

Qualifications & Experience Active Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) with Tier 3 clearance in good standing. Level 2 CMMC assessment experience strongly preferred. Strong technical background in cybersecurity, information systems, or IT operations.

Prior experience in a consulting, assessment, audit, or professional services environment preferred. Working familiarity with one or more additional frameworks, including SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-53. Preferred Certifications Lead Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) CISSP or equivalent advanced technical certification strongly preferred.

Additional certifications related to cloud platforms, networking, or security operations are a plus. Additional experience consulting or assessing in the following industries: Manufacturing & Machinery Higher Education & Research Strong technical aptitude and analytical skills Independent, self-directed work style Professional judgment and attention to detail Clear written and verbal communication Client-focused and service-oriented mindset #J-18808-Ljbffr