TEKsystems · 11 hours ago
Security Consultant - CMMC And NIST 800-171
Spring, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$60/hr - $70/hr
2+ years expTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, seeking an experienced Security Consultant to support its cybersecurity compliance initiative towards CMMC Level 2 readiness. The role involves translating NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements into practical security controls and working closely with various teams to ensure compliance with DoD security requirements.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Perform security assessments of applications supporting CUI and high‑risk business processes
Map applicable CMMC and NIST 800‑171 controls to application‑level security capabilities
Define technical security requirements for systems that create, process, store, or transmit CUI
Partner with engineering and architecture teams to implement secure design patterns
Support creation of System Security Plans (SSPs), POAMs, and remediation strategies
Provide security advisory support during application modernization, cloud initiatives, and system integrations
Assist with ongoing readiness for third‑party audits by a C3PAO
Qualification
Required
NIST 800‑171 expertise (2–3+ years preferred)
CMMC compliance experience or exposure
Risk assessments involving mapping NIST/CMMC controls to application security capabilities
Strong understanding of CUI handling requirements, including: Identity and Access Management (IAM), Logging and monitoring, Encryption, Boundary protection, Vulnerability management
Technical writing and documentation experience
Preferred
CCP (Certified CMMC Professional)
CCA (Certified CMMC Assessor)
CISSP
CISA
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate or M365 Security Administrator Associate
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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