Cybersecurity Engineer with Security Clearance

Peerless seeks a strategic and experienced Corporate Cybersecurity Engineer to lead enterprise cybersecurity initiatives and oversee Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance efforts. This role is a high-impact opportunity for a cybersecurity professional ready to take ownership of corporate security infrastructure, guide compliance strategy, and help build a scalable cybersecurity program as the organization grows. Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field * 2-5 years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including leadership or senior-level responsibilities * Demonstrated experience leading CMMC and/or NIST 800-171 compliance programs * Strong hands-on experience with microsoft security technologies (Intune, Defender for Endpoint, Sentinel), VMware vSphere / ESXi virtualization environments, active Directory security and PKI infrastructure * Experience developing and maintaining, System Security Plans (SSPs), CMMC control mappings and assessment artifacts, audit logging and SIEM solutions * Experience implementing least-privilege access controls and network segmentation * Background supporting government contractors or federal agencies * CISSP, CISM, or equivalent senior-level cybersecurity certification * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications * CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) or Certified Assessor (CCA) * Microsoft security certifications (SC-200, SC-300, SC-400) * Experience designing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions, application proxy and data loss prevention solutions using Microsoft Purview * Experience securing CI/CD pipelines and development environments * Prior experience building or leading a cybersecurity team * Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or network consolidation initiatives