Receive, triage, and analyze compliance-related requests, documentation, and assessment findings, and work to resolve issues through research, evidence collection, and stakeholder coordination.
Support the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, policy sets, procedures, and control documentation across client environments.
Review client technical configurations (e.g., access controls, logging, encryption, segmentation, backup strategies) against NIST/CMMC compliance objectives and document gaps or remediation actions.
Communicate with clients through email, chat, meetings, and interviews to gather evidence, clarify processes, and maintain progress visibility on compliance deliverables.
Assist in the management, implementation, and validation of compliance controls across CMMC, NIST 800-171, and/or DFARS 7012.
Contribute to internal compliance documentation templates, client-facing guidance materials, and evidence repositories that streamline audit readiness.
Support the creation of compliance reports, risk assessments, briefs, and executive presentations that translate findings into clear business narrative.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship - by nature of our work with the defense industry, all employees must be eligible for a Secret clearance.
2-5 years of experience in information security, IT compliance, cybersecurity auditing, GRC, or similar roles.
Practical experience working with CMMC, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, DFARS 7012, or NIST RMF in a professional environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions on compliance-related matters, including interpreting control intent, assessing evidence, and determining whether control requirements have been met.
Experience reviewing and developing policies, procedures, SSPs, POA&Ms, risk assessments, or similar compliance documentation.
Working knowledge of technical environments such as IAM, endpoint protection, logging/monitoring, vulnerability management, segmentation, and backup/recovery strategies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially when translating technical information into actionable compliance guidance.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple client tasks, and follow structured workflows to drive compliance activities to timely completion.
CompTIA Security+ certification is required in the first 2 months of hire.

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

information securityIT compliancecybersecurity auditingGRCCMMCNIST 800-171NIST 800-53DFARS 7012risk assessmentspolicy development

Soft Skills

communication skillsdecision makingindependent worktask managementworkflow management

Certifications

CompTIA Security+