Coalfire

CMMC Certified Assessor (CCP)

Coalfire$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field from an accredited university
  • Minimum 5 years in IT Security/Cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a client-facing role in a Federal environment
  • Certification as a Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) or equivalent
  • Experience with risk assessment and advisory services
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Assess compliance of organizations within the Defense Industrial Base with CMMC regulations
  • Collect and examine evidence to evaluate an organization's readiness for certification
  • Score practices and validate preliminary findings effectively
  • Generate and finalize assessment reports with clear recommendations
  • Collaborate with team members and maintain high interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

  • Full-time remote position with occasional travel required
  • Opportunities for professional development through additional certifications
  • Work with leading organizations in manufacturing, IT, and defense sectors
  • Engage in meaningful work supporting national cybersecurity initiatives
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Coalfire Federal is both an authorized C3PAO and CMMC RPO. As a Certified CMMC Assessor you'll work with leading manufacturing, IT, Cloud, professional service organizations, and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) serving the United States Department of Defense (DOD). You will be part of a team that supports the efforts of these organizations to satisfy DOD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification and related government regulations as an assessor to certify organizations' compliance with CMMC requirements.

Location Details

CMMC assessor positions are full time remote. Occasional or limited travel may vary based on client needs.

What you'll do

  • As an assessor you will work with other team members in assessing whether members of the DIB have adequately prepared for compliance with CMMC regulations
  • Assessors participate in the team that will evaluate an organization's readiness for assessment, which include the support and capability for tasks such as:
    • collect and examine evidence, observe, test and analyze results
    • clearly and effectively score OSC practices and validate preliminary results
    • generate preliminary report findings
    • finalize findings for an assessment report and deliver recommended assessment results
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
  • Professional and polished interpersonal and communication skills with team members and stakeholders


What you'll bring

  • Direct involvement or support with building reports that clearly communicate met and not met objectives in accordance with assessment guidelines
  • Ability to track detailed tasks and ensure timely delivery of project deliverables
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Critical thinking, and ability to balance security requirements with mission needs
  • Must be well-organized and detail-oriented with the ability to coordinate, prioritize multiple tasks, and be adaptable to change to accomplish assignments

Education

Completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, preferably in an IT related field.

Clearance / Suitability Requirements
    • US Citizenship Required
    • Currently possess completed Tier 3 Suitability with the Cyber AB.


Certifications

    • Required: At minimum, Certified CMMC Professional (CCP)
      • Candidates with the experience or the pre-requisites as a CCA professional will also be considered


Years of Experience
    • At minimum 5 years of experience in the IT Security / Cybersecurity industry
      • To include at minimum 2 years in a Client facing role providing risk assessment (i.e, 171 assessments), advisory services, and/or consulting in a Federal environment


Bonus Points

  • Additional cybersecurity certifications and experience highly desired (i.e, CISSP, CISM).
  • Previous experience working for a CMMC RPO or C3PAO (Candidate or Authorized)
  • FedRAMP Assessment experience
  • DIB experience
  • In progress or study to obtain the CCA

About Coalfire

Coalfire is a cybersecurity company that provides advisory, audit, and assessment services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado. Coalfire's services include compliance and risk assessments, penetration testing, and cyber engineering services. The company serves clients in various industries, including healthcare, financial services, and government.
Learn more about Coalfire
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$140 million

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