CMMC Registered Practitioner

CLEARWATER SECURITY & COMPLIANCE LLC•Nashville, TN

1d•$73,000 - $83,000

About The Position

Registered Practitioner (RP) is a cybersecurity professional authorized by The Cyber AB to help defense contractors prepare for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessments. RPs provide consulting, gap analysis, and advice on implementing security controls. Additionally, RPs can assist CMMC Certified Assessors (CCAs) and CMMC Certified Professionals (CCPs) with administrative tasks associated with CMMC Assessments.

Requirements

At least 1–2 years of experience (including military experience) in cybersecurity, information technology, compliance, or risk management.
Demonstrable experience supporting cybersecurity advisory, implementation, or compliance efforts, including direct client engagement and delivery against defined standards.
Register with the Cyber AB
Pass a Tier 3 Background investigation by DoD
Complete RP training
Sign and abide by the Cyber AB Code of Professional Conduct

Responsibilities

Provide advisory, consulting, and implementation support to Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and Organizations Seeking Certification (OSCs) preparing for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
Serve as a trusted advisor to DIB organizations by providing guidance on CMMC requirements, DFARS clauses, and NIST SP 800-171 standards to improve cybersecurity maturity and compliance readiness.
Conduct CMMC gap analyses and readiness assessments to identify gaps between an organization’s current cybersecurity posture and required CMMC maturity levels.
Conduct mock assessments and pre-assessment reviews to help organizations prepare for official CMMC assessments conducted by C3PAOs.
Assist clients with remediation planning and implementation, including the development and execution of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and technical controls aligned with CMMC requirements.
Support the creation, review, and maintenance of required CMMC documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and supporting artifacts to demonstrate compliance.
Strong client-service orientation and the ability to Work independently across multiple client engagements simultaneously
Exercise sound judgment and initiative to manage priorities and timelines
Quickly establish trust with a wide range of DIB professionals
Ask effective questions and actively listen to uncover technical, operational, and business risks
Demonstrate strong organizational, documentation, writing, and communication skills
Develop presentations with clear messaging and deliver briefings to senior executives
Collaborate with internal consultants and external client stakeholders to drive engagements forward o Identify, manage, and escalate client engagement risks and issues appropriately