CMMC Assessor (Independent Contractor and Full Time Opportunities)

The Quality Assessments Division of Smithers seeks an ambitious and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Certified Assessor (CCA) or Lead CCA to join our growing cybersecurity assessment team. Smithers is an authorized CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) in the CMMC ecosystem, providing CMMC assessments to manufacturers within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

As a CMMC Assessor, you will support clients by conducting assessments, evaluating and enhancing cybersecurity postures, and ensuring compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards. Your goal is to build positive relationships with our customers while providing quality auditing and exceptional support services.

Duties

• Meet and maintain the Cyber AB competency and certification requirements for a CCA or Lead CCA.
• Conducts assessments of client facilities to determine their level of conformity with the requirements of the standard (pre-assessments, certification assessments, surveillance, special, and re-certification.
• Report findings verbally and in written format. Writes and submits audit reports to meet certifications requirements.
• Maintain timely communications with office personnel and assigned clients via voice, email, written reports, etc.
• Must maintain a current schedule of assessments per assessment timing requirements and SQA procedures.
• Submit assessment reports, plans, and other critical audit documentation; and assessment expense reports in a timely manner following SQA procedures.
• Maintain acquired credentials from Cyber AB for CCA or Lead CCC while auditing with SQA.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and other mandatory training sessions as scheduled by SQA management.
• Participate in sales activities upon request.
• Work with staff to enhance the effectiveness and efficiencies of work processes.
• Enter data into appropriate databases or systems as required.

Qualifications

• Meet Cyber AB certification qualifications for a CCA or Lead CCA.
• An ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification is desired.

Why Full Time with Smithers?

• Variable salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Business Operation System (BOS) – SQA Audit Management Platform
• Training and development support
• Hybrid work schedule