Compliance Specialist

CyberSheath • Reston, VA

18h • $60,000 - $80,000 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees