[Hiring] CMMC Certified Assessor @Sentinel Blue

Role Description

Sentinel Blue is looking for a CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) to join our Operations team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong attention to detail and a passion for helping organizations meet regulatory and security standards. Our ideal candidate is a clear communicator who can translate technical concepts into plain language, work well with both executives and engineers, and approach compliance with a collaborative mindset. This role will support our clients by:

• Reviewing documentation
• Validating technical configurations
• Assessing environments against compliance objectives
• Helping build repeatable processes that lead to assessment readiness

This is a full-time position that is fully remote. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a U.S. citizen with eligibility for a clearance. No exceptions.

A day in the CMMC Certified Assessor role includes:

• Conducting formal CMMC assessments in accordance with the CMMC Assessment Process (CAP)
• Evaluating client environments against the 110 practices in NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2
• Reviewing System Security Plans (SSPs), analyzing Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and validating technical and administrative controls
• Documenting MET/NOT MET determinations with clear supporting evidence
• Participating in client interviews, reviewing artifacts, and performing evidence validation
• Working closely with internal assessment team members to ensure consistent, defensible results
• Contributing to the development of assessment documentation and reporting outputs
• Engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Applying structured assessment methodologies to evaluate compliance posture
• Maintaining alignment with CMMC program requirements, assessment integrity standards, and evolving DoD guidance

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship - by nature of our work with the defense industry, all employees must be eligible for a Secret clearance
• Active Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) certification with active Tier III background clearance
• 2-5 years of experience in information security, IT compliance, cybersecurity auditing, GRC, or similar roles
• Practical experience working with CMMC, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, DFARS 7012, or NIST RMF in a professional environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions on compliance-related matters
• Experience reviewing and developing policies, procedures, SSPs, POA&Ms, risk assessments, or similar compliance documentation
• Working knowledge of technical environments such as IAM, endpoint protection, logging/monitoring, vulnerability management, segmentation, and backup/recovery strategies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially when translating technical information into actionable compliance guidance
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple client tasks, and follow structured workflows
• Ability to interpret control intent, analyze evidence, and evaluate whether technical or procedural safeguards meet compliance objectives

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with or supporting a C3PAO
• Experience working in a multi-client consulting or managed services environment
• Familiarity with Azure Government and Office 365 GCC High environments
• Practical understanding of security and compliance policies
• Experience in a client-facing professional role
• Strong knowledge of cloud-first architecture and securing environments built in Azure or Microsoft 365
• Experience with related frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or SOC 2
• Demonstrated passion for learning and professional growth
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field

Additional Certifications

• CISSP
• CISA

Benefits

• Fully paid individual healthcare, vision and dental insurance for the employee
• Paid certification and training opportunities
• Three weeks of paid vacation + 10 paid holidays
• A supportive environment with a focus on keeping healthy work-life balance
• Retirement benefit (401k) with company match