[Hiring] CMMC Managed Services Consultant @Planet Technologies

Role Description

The Managed Services Senior Consultant with CMMC specialization is partnering with clients to form a long-lasting relationship while assisting with their growth across the Office 365 platform. This role is responsible to achieve, maintain, and operationalize compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) through managed security and compliance services. This role blends advisory consulting, technical security operations, and ongoing compliance management to support clients before, during, and after CMMC assessments.

As part of the Managed Services team, you are responsible for helping to foster the long-term relationship and partnership with our clients. Going beyond just doing good technical work, and into being a good co-worker, partner, and advisor.

Essential Functions

• Help clients prepare for and maintain CMMC compliance
• Review systems and identify compliance gaps
• Create and maintain required documents (SSPs, POA&Ms, policies)
• Monitor security controls and compliance evidence on an ongoing basis
• Support remediation efforts and track progress
• Prepare clients for CMMC assessments and audits
• Explain CMMC requirements in clear, practical terms
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned managed services CMMC clients
• Lead client meetings, executive briefings, and compliance status reviews
• Provide practical, risk‑based recommendations balancing compliance, cost, and operational impact
• Educate client stakeholders on CMMC responsibilities and best practices
• Collaborate with security operations, cloud, and IT teams to implement compliant architectures
• Assist with secure enclave, GCC High, or compliant cloud deployments where applicable
• Track regulatory updates to CMMC, DFARS, and DoD guidance and advise clients accordingly

Qualifications

• Experience with CMMC and/or NIST 800‑171
• Background in cybersecurity, compliance, or managed services
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work directly with clients
• Microsoft or Technical certifications are a positive and should be noted, especially related to the core technology stack of M365
• Real-world, hands-on experience delivering messaging and collaboration solutions utilizing Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 within large complex environments
• CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) or Certified Assessor (CCA), CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar cybersecurity certifications
• Experience supporting DoD contractors or federal compliance environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft GCC / GCC High or other compliant cloud platforms

Company Description

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