Managing Security Consultant - Assessor

Department: Cyber Services and CapabilitiesLocation: USA Alpharetta Description Location - New York, Chicago, Atlanta or Alpharetta NCC Group (US) is seeking an experienced and highly respected Managing Security Consultant / Senior Assessor to support and help lead the delivery of Federal cybersecurity assessment and advisory services within its accredited FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) practice. This position represents a senior technical and consulting role within the Government Services organization. The successful candidate will be recognized as a trusted subject matter expert in Federal cybersecurity compliance, cloud security assessments, and risk management. The individual will lead complex assessment engagements, provide strategic advisory services, mentor assessment teams, contribute to business development efforts, and support the continued growth and maturity of NCC Group's government security offerings. The role requires a deep understanding of FedRAMP assessment methodologies, Federal cybersecurity frameworks, cloud technologies, and independent auditing principles. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong leadership, communication, and client relationship management capabilities. Key Responsibilities Assessment LeadershipServe as a Lead Assessor for FedRAMP authorisation and continuous monitoring assessments Lead assessment teams responsible for evaluating cloud service providers against FedRAMP and NIST requirements Conduct independent evaluation of security controls, cloud architectures, operational processes and risk management programmes Review testing methodologies, assessment evidence and assessment reports for accuracy and qualityEnsure assessment activities comply with FedRAMP, 3PAO and organisational quality requirements Identify deficiencies, risks and opportunities for improvements and communicate findings clearly to clients and stakeholdersSupport quality assurance activities and peer reviews across Government Services engagements Advisory ServicesProvide advisory and readiness services related to: FedRAMP- Rev5 and FedRAMP20x CMMC / DFARS 7012 cybersecurity requirements Secure cloud adoption and governance NIST Risk Management Framework (RMFAssist organisations in developing compliance roadmaps and remediation strategies Advise clients on cybersecurity governance, risk management and control implementation Business Development and Client Engagement Support pre-sales activities, including opportunities qualification, customer briefings, project scoping and proposal development Develop Statements of Work (SOWs), project plans, assumptions and costs.Participate in client workshops and executive-level discussionsAct as a trust advisor to customers throughout engagement lifecycles Contribute thought leadership to support the growth of NCC Group’s Government Services practice Team Leadership: Support the mentorship and coaching of Junior assessors and consultants Support workforce development and assessment methodology improvements Assist practice leadership with service delivery planning and operational initiatives Promote assessment consistency, quality and professional excellence across engagement teams Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Professional ExperienceDemonstrated expertise in information security, cybersecurity consulting, auditing, compliance, risk management, or related disciplines including management of IT organizations. Experience with FedRAMP Assessments and or Advisory Services. Must have extensive experience of auditing and/or assessment experience,Experience leading multi-disciplinary security assessment teamsExperience delivering both assurance (assessment) and advisory consulting engagementsExperience operating in highly regulated environments requiring exceptional attention to detail and documentation qualityGovernment & Industry ExperienceU.S. Citizen authorized to work in the United States.Ability to successfully complete required background investigations.Strong understanding of U.S. Government cybersecurity programs and compliance requirements.Experience supporting Federal agencies, defense contractors, cloud service providers, or other government-regulated organizations.Familiarity with government acquisition and cybersecurity compliance environments.Understanding of software supply chain and cloud ecosystem security considerations.Cloud & Technical ExperienceDemonstrated experience assessing and securing cloud computing environments across SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, cloud-native, and hybrid architecturesStrong understanding of security controls, risk assessment, and remediation within enterprise environments.Functional Expertise Candidates must demonstrate significant expertise in:FedRAMP authorization processes and assessment methodologies.NIST SP 800-53 security controls and control assessment practices.NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-171AFederal cybersecurity compliance programs.Security risk management and risk-based decision making.Security assessment report development and quality review.Executive briefing and stakeholder communications.Desirable:Experience advising on CMMC requirements and implementation.Experience working with DFARS cybersecurity requirements.Understanding of Federal Executive Orders impacting cybersecurity and software supply chain security.Experience supporting GovRAMP assessments.Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17020 requirements and accreditation standards.Experience supporting accredited conformity assessment organizations or testing laboratories.Required CertificationsCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Baltimore Cyber Range Technical Proficiency Certification Benefits What do we offer in return? We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.Medicash & Critical Illness SchemeFinancial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments. We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles. To ensure a fair and consistent assessment process, candidates must not use AI tools to generate, suggest, coach or provide responses during live or recorded interviews unless this has been approved in advance, by the hiring team. For more information please read our AI in Hiring - Candidate Policy. If you do not want us to retain your details, you can utilise the Manage Your Data tool provided by Pinpoint or contact us directly at: global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Notice. We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage. Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.