Cybersecurity & Compliance Analyst

CyberSheath

72d • $110,000 - $130,000

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

• Broad understanding of systems and security engineering principles, including the ability to build and troubleshoot systems (e.g., servers, Active Directory).
• Understanding of network fundamentals, cloud technologies (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and cybersecurity.
• Experience within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), with expertise in assessing compliance for DIB contractors.
• Direct, hands-on experience with NIST 800-171, CMMC, DFARS 252.204-7012.
• Must have led compliance assessments and demonstrated independent leadership of audits or regulatory.
• CMMC Certified Assessor, CISSP, CISM, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for working in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to convey complex compliance requirements clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working independently, pivoting when necessary, and raising your hand when additional resources are needed.
• Strong follow-through and reliability in meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead all compliance efforts for assigned clients, acting as the primary advisor on cybersecurity compliance and regulatory alignment.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients on compliance status, assessment results, and remediation.
• Deliver regular updates through executive briefings, business reviews, and detailed reporting.
• Lead and execute compliance assessments (e.g., DFARS, NIST 800-171, and CMMC Maturity Level 2).
• Perform annual assessments and ensure evidence-based control.
• Lead the implementation and continuous monitoring of compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-171, CMMC).
• Develop and manage System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M) for clients.
• Guide clients through internal and external audits, ensuring all necessary evidence, documentation, and artifacts are in place for successful certification.
• Collaborate with clients to develop, update, and maintain compliance documentation, including policies, procedures, SSPs, POA&Ms, and other governance materials.
• Ensure compliance policies and procedures aligned with NIST 800-171, CMMC, and DFARS.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans.
• Conduct tabletop exercises with clients to test incident response readiness and improve incident management capabilities.
• Perform regular risk assessments to identify compliance gaps and develop mitigation strategies.
• Deliver or facilitate client training programs, including basic security awareness, privileged user training, and handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees