Certified CMMC Assessor

ATR, LLC
  • Remote
  • Full-time
30+ days ago

Job Description

Certified CMMC Assessor

Location: Fully Remote

Eligibility: Candidate must be a US Citizen eligible to obtain a security clearance (active clearance preferred)

Job Description: We're hiring CCAs at multiple experience levels — from early-career assessors, to seasoned Lead CCAs who can conduct and lead assessments end-to-end. Salary is commensurate with experience and certification level.

Responsibilities:

  • CMMC Assessment Execution: Conduct formal CMMC Level 2 assessments per Cyber-AB guidelines, including documentation reviews, interviews, and technical validations
  • Assessment Documentation & Reporting: Collect and evaluate evidence, document findings and scores, and support reporting for internal review and official submission
  • Client Communication: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, clearly communicating assessment criteria, observations, and outcomes; provide feedback and insights on remediation where applicable
  • Framework Expertise: Maintain deep knowledge of CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and DoD cybersecurity requirements; support continuous improvement of assessment methodologies
  • Professional Development: Maintain required CCA certifications and stay current with evolving cybersecurity standards and best practices

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen (all employees are subject to a security screening)
  • Possess Tier 3 Suitability
  • Must have an Active CCA or Lead CCA certification from the Cyber-AB
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent professional experience
  • Strong understanding of NIST SP 800-171, CMMC framework, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote/hybrid environment

Experience Requirements (by level):

  • Entry-Level CCA: Newly certified CCA with limited or no assessment experience
  • 1-2 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or related field
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards
  • Strong desire to learn assessment methodologies
  • Mid-Level CCA: 20+ completed CMMC Level 2 assessments
  • 2-4 years of experience conducting cybersecurity assessments or working in highly regulated environments
  • Demonstrated expertise in NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 requirements
  • Experience with GRC tools and assessment documentation
  • Lead CCA: 10+ assessments completed in a lead assessor role
  • 4+ years of experience conducting formal cybersecurity assessments
  • Proven track record leading assessment teams and managing client relationships
  • Deep expertise across multiple frameworks (CMMC, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
  • Experience mentoring junior assessors

Numbers & Facts

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Job TypeFull-time

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  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Documentation Reviewunmatched
  • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Security Clearanceunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)unmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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