CMMC Cybersecurity Specialist
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Job description
The CMMC Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving ACG's cybersecurity posture to support CMMC Level 2 compliance, federal contract requirements, and the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This role operates in a structured, high-expectation environment where documentation, accountability, and execution are non-negotiable. The position supports audits, assessments, and secure operations across the organization while ensuring alignment with NIST SP 800-171 and internal QMS policies., * CMMC & Compliance Execution
- Lead day-to-day implementation and sustainment of CMMC Level 2 controls.
- Maintain alignment with NIST SP 800-171 requirements and federal cybersecurity expectations.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain audit-ready compliance evidence.
- Support assessor interactions following approved communication procedures.
Cybersecurity Operations
- Implement and monitor technical and administrative security controls.
- Support secure configuration, access control, logging, monitoring, and incident response.
- Coordinate vulnerability management, patching, and remediation tracking.
- Ensure secure handling, storage, and transmission of CUI.
Documentation & QMS
- Develop, update, and maintain cybersecurity policies, SOPs, standards, and forms.
- Ensure documentation meets formatting, version control, and annual review requirements.
- Maintain traceability between controls, evidence, and system implementation.
Training & Cross-Functional Support
- Support cybersecurity and CMMC awareness training for employees and contractors.
- Coordinate role-based training and acknowledgment tracking.
- Work closely with HR on personnel security requirements.
- Support Operations and Project Teams on secure practices for federal projects.
- Provide executive-level compliance and risk status updates.
KPIs Impacted
- CMMC control implementation completion percentage
- Audit readiness and evidence completeness
- Policy and SOP review compliance
- Incident response and remediation timelines
- Training completion rates
Requirements
Do you have experience in Vulnerability management?, * 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, compliance, or information security.
- Hands-on experience with CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171.
- Experience supporting audits or formal assessments (CMMC, NIST, ISO, SOC, etc.).
- Experience in federal contracting or regulated environments preferred., * Proven experience in cybersecurity roles with a focus on system security plans, vulnerability management, or network security.
- Strong knowledge of computer networking concepts including LAN/WAN architecture, routing protocols such as OSPF/EIGRP/BGP, TCP/IP stack, DNS/ DHCP configuration.
- Hands-on experience with firewall management (Cisco ASA), IDS/IPS systems, SIEM tools like Splunk or SolarWinds, and open-source scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation.
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform along with cloud infrastructure security best practices including FedRAMP compliance.
- Understanding of threat intelligence frameworks and attack frameworks for proactive threat detection & response., * cybersecurity: 3 years (Required)
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Profit sharing, * 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance