Cybersecurity Maturity

CMMC Practitioner / Pre‑Audit Specialist Washington DC-Baltimore Area Onsite Contract Client is seeking a CMMC Practitioner / Pre‑Audit Specialist to support Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations preparing for CMMC Level 2 assessments and DFARS 252.204‑7012 compliance. This role is designed for practitioners who bring hands‑on NIST 800‑171 implementation experience, understand the realities of CUI environments, and can guide organizations through pre‑audit readiness with precision and authority.You will serve as a trusted advisor to engineering, compliance, and executive teams — ensuring that documentation, controls, and evidence packages are audit-ready and aligned to Cyber AB expectations.What You Will Lead:Pre‑assessment readiness for CMMC Level 2, including gap analysis and remediation planningDevelopment and refinement of SSPs, POA&Ms, evidence artifacts, and policy frameworksMapping of NIST 800‑171 controls to technical implementations across on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid environmentsAdvisory support for DFARS 252.204‑7012, incident reporting readiness, and CUI boundary protectionsCoordination with C3PAOs, RPOs, and internal stakeholders to ensure audit alignmentContinuous monitoring and compliance sustainment strategies for DIB organizationsRequirements Certifications:Cyber AB CCP (Certified CMMC Professional)CCA (Certified CMMC Assessor)RPA (Registered Practitioner Advanced)NIST 800‑171 hands‑on implementation experienceDFARS 252.204‑7012 fluencyCISSP or CISA for technical/compliance depthTechnical & Functional Expertise:Deep understanding of CMMC Level 2 practices, assessment criteria, and evidence expectationsExperience preparing organizations for C3PAO assessmentsAbility to translate compliance requirements into actionable engineering tasksStrong documentation, policy development, and audit‑facing communication skillsFamiliarity with CUI handling, enclave design, and boundary protectionLocation & Clearance:Must reside in the NCR (DC/MD/VA)Secret minimum; clearable candidates consideredExpected Skills:Understanding the real‑world implementation of NIST 800‑171, not just the textExpertise to guide organizations through complex pre‑audit readiness with clarity and confidenceCommunicate effectively with engineers, executives, and assessorsOperate with precision, structure, and mission‑aligned disciplineThrive in high‑trust, high‑impact advisory environments supporting the DIB