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Compliance Specialist

CyberSheath
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2026
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.

What You Will Do

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

Who Thrives Here

You will succeed in this role if you are:

  • A strong and structured writer
  • Curious and comfortable learning technical concepts
  • Organized and reliable
  • Analytical and able to follow logic
  • Receptive to coaching and feedback
  • Comfortable working in a process-driven environment
  • Interested in eventually becoming a client-facing analyst

We are not looking for buzzword-heavy applicants or people claiming expertise without practical experience.

Ideal Backgrounds

We welcome applicants from several paths, including:

  • ISSO or ISSM supporting classified or government programs
  • IT Administrators, System Administrators, or Network Administrators
  • Service Desk, Desktop Support, or MSP technicians
  • Technical compliance roles such as IT compliance coordinators or technical QA personnel in aerospace or manufacturing who have validated system-level controls or gathered IT evidence for audits
  • Technical writers who have documented systems, engineering processes, IT procedures, or classified program workflows and who demonstrate strong analytical skill
  • Military veterans with IT, cyber, comms, or intelligence backgrounds

Experience in the Defense Industrial Base is a plus but not required.

Required Skills

  • 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 Have

  • 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

Career Path at CyberSheath



Compliance Specialist

Learn assessment fundamentals, documentation, and evidence processing.



Compliance Analyst

Client-facing role. Lead parts of assessments, manage long-term clients, deliver advisory work, and write structured narratives.



Senior Compliance Analyst

Independent delivery. Run pro-services engagements, own complex clients, lead assessments end-to-end, and mentor junior analysts.

Advancement is based on demonstrated capability and readiness.

Why CyberSheath

  • 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.

Budgeted Pay Range

$60,000—$80,000 USD

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000

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