IT Systems & Compliance Specialist

Waterfront Training Solutions • Chesapeake, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a versatile, self-motivated, and highly technical Lead IT Specialist to spearhead the hardening of our internal infrastructure in preparation for CMMC Level 2 and FedRAMP certification. This role is a hybrid of Systems Engineering and Cybersecurity Compliance. You will be the technical lead for our CMMC remediation efforts and will eventually transition into a Lead Technician role for our C3PAO (Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization) service arm.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in IT Systems Administration with at least 2 years focused on NIST 800-171 or CMMC compliance.
• Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with M365 GCC High, Azure Government, or AWS GovCloud.
• Technical Stack: Strong understanding of IAM/MFA, FIPS 140-2 validated encryption, and Network security (Firewalls, VPNs, VLAN segmentation).
• Certifications: Active Security+ or CySA+ (Required). CCP or CCA track preferred.
• Clearance: Must possess an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship Required (ITAR/EAR & CUI Compliance)

Nice To Haves

• CCP or CCA track preferred.

Responsibilities

• Technical Remediation: Implement technical controls across Windows/Linux environments to meet NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 requirements.
• Cloud Architecture: Manage and secure Microsoft 365 GCC High and Azure Government environments.
• Evidence Collection: Build and maintain the "Body of Evidence" (BoE), including SSPs, Network Diagrams, and Configuration Management logs.
• Security Operations: Manage SIEM/log management, vulnerability scanning (Nessus/OpenVAS), and incident response protocols.
• C3PAO Growth: Act as the primary SME during DIBCAC assessments and lead external client assessments once C3PAO status is achieved.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed