- Experience
- 4+ yrs
- Salary
- USD 35 – USD 50 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- Work from home
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Eligibility
- U.S. citizens with an active CCA certification and the ability to pass a favorable Tier 3 background investigation may apply. Candidates should have approximately 4+ years of relevant cybersecurity or information assurance experience and be willing to travel to client sites when necessary.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
Role Overview
OCT Consulting LLC is hiring a Junior Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) to help expand its CMMC Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) capability. In this role, you will participate in CMMC Level 2 certification assessments as part of the assessment team and work under the guidance of the Lead Certified CMMC Assessor.
What You Will Do
- Take part in CMMC Level 2 certification assessment work as a team member under the Lead Assessor’s direction.
- Review records and evidence, interview staff, and evaluate security controls against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 requirements using NIST SP 800-171A methods.
- Record assessment results and support MET, NOT MET, or NOT APPLICABLE decisions for assigned controls, backed by evidence.
- Help prepare the assessment plan, confirm scope, and assist with pre-assessment readiness checks.
- Contribute to the final assessment report and support POA&M closure activities within the required deadlines.
- Manage assessment evidence and working papers in line with C3PAO procedures and ISO/IEC 17020:2012 requirements.
- Follow the Cyber AB Code of Professional Conduct, including rules on conflicts of interest, ethics, and impartiality.
Requirements
- You must be a U.S. citizen, since all personnel involved in the CMMC Level 2 certification process must complete a Tier 3 background investigation that leads to a national security eligibility decision.
- An active CCA certification in good standing is required.
- You must be able to receive and keep a favorable Tier 3 background investigation result; this is not a security clearance and is not for federal employment. The review includes credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement checks.
- A bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, information systems, or a related discipline is preferred, though equivalent professional experience may also qualify.
- Experience of around 4 or more years in cybersecurity or information assurance is expected, with exposure to NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC.
- You should understand NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2, NIST SP 800-171A, 32 CFR Part 170, and DFARS 252.204-7012.
- Extra credentials such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISA, or CCP are considered an advantage.
- Strong written documentation, analysis, and communication abilities are needed.
- This role is remote-eligible, but you must be willing to travel to client sites when on-site assessment support is needed.
Compensation
The pay range is $35 to $50 per hour, depending on experience, education, and similar factors. The role may be offered as part-time or full-time.
About the Company
OCT Consulting LLC is a small business that provides professional services and information technology solutions to U.S. Federal government and commercial clients. Established in 2013, the company is known for its agility and for its leadership team’s experience in managing successful programs at major Federal agencies.
The organization emphasizes a workplace where employees can grow through ability, skill, and achievement, with career development and professional advancement based on merit. Contributions are intended to be recognized and valued.