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Compliance Specialist

CyberSheath, Reston, VA, United States


CyberSheath Services International LLC is a rapidly growing Managed Services Provider primarily focused on providing Cybersecurity services to the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). We are excited to be expanding our staff due to our growth and are looking to add an additional Compliance Analyst to our team! CyberSheath integrates compliance and threat mitigation efforts and eliminates redundant security practices that don’t improve and, in fact, may weaken an organization’s security posture. Our professionals tell clients where to stop spending, where to invest, and how to take what they are already doing and integrate it in a way that delivers improved security. Successful candidates for CyberSheath are self-motivated, think out of the box, work, and solve issues independently. Additionally, our most successful people are self-starters and willing to put on many hats in order to succeed. CyberSheath is fast-growing and seeks candidates who want to be part of our upward trajectory.

What You Will Do Assessment Support

Gather, organize, and review evidence for NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC assessments

Prepare assessment workbooks and supporting materials for analysts

Review policies, system screenshots, logs, and configurations for completeness

Assist with requirement mapping, accuracy checks, and evidence validation

Draft structured notes for assessment objectives under guidance

Documentation Preparation

Draft SSP narratives based on interviews and evidence

Draft POAM entries with direction from senior team members

Maintain version control and internal documentation organization

Help improve internal templates, SOPs, and reference materials

Technical and Process Verification

Perform basic verification tasks such as checking MFA settings, encryption status, patch levels, or configuration parameters

Assist with CUI flow mapping across systems, users, and processes

Conduct structured research on controls, technologies, and implementation patterns

Operational Support

Maintain organized evidence repositories

Support long-term client work under the direction of analysts and senior analysts

Contribute to improving consistency and quality of deliverables

Who Thrives Here

A strong and structured writer

Curious and comfortable learning technical concepts

Organized and reliable

Analytical and able to follow logic

Receptive to coaching and feedback

Comfortable working in a process-driven environment

Interested in eventually becoming a client-facing analyst

Ideal Backgrounds

ISSO or ISSM supporting classified or government programs

IT Administrators, System Administrators, or Network Administrators

Service Desk, Desktop Support, or MSP technicians

Technical compliance roles such as IT compliance coordinators or technical QA personnel in aerospace or manufacturing who have validated system-level controls or gathered IT evidence for audits

Technical writers who have documented systems, engineering processes, IT procedures, or classified program workflows and who demonstrate strong analytical skill

Military veterans with IT, cyber, comms, or intelligence backgrounds

Experience in the Defense Industrial Base is a plus but not required. Required Skills

Clear, professional writing

Ability to follow structured processes

Foundational understanding of IT systems such as Active Directory, MFA, patching, Windows security, or similar

Strong attention to detail

Ability to learn frameworks and requirements through training

Comfort with documentation-heavy and evidence-driven work

Consistent performance in a remote environment

Nice To Have

Experience supporting classified or government programs

Exposure to NIST SP 800-171 or CMMC

Experience gathering or validating technical evidence

Familiarity with manufacturing, aerospace, or defense environments

Career Path at CyberSheath Compliance Specialist Learn assessment fundamentals, documentation, and evidence processing.

Compliance Analyst Client-facing role. Lead parts of assessments, manage long‑term clients, deliver advisory work, and write structured narratives.

Senior Compliance Analyst Independent delivery. Run pro‑services engagements, own complex clients, lead assessments end‑to‑end, and mentor junior analysts.

Advancement is based on demonstrated capability and readiness.

Why CyberSheath

Work with the most advanced CMMC‑focused team in the industry

Long‑term client relationships and stable recurring work

Structured internal training and certification (White, Blue, Black Belt)

Real mentorship from experienced practitioners

Mission‑driven work that supports national security

Remote environment with high standards and real autonomy

Clear path for growth into senior delivery roles

CyberSheath is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Budgeted Pay Range: $60,000 USD - $80,000 USD

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