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Cyber Security Specialist, CMMC Compliance
Location
California
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$130K - $150K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Cyber Security Specialist, CMMC Compliance
Canopy Aerospace & Defense
• Lead the implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC 2.0, ensuring organizational readiness for Level 2 certification. • Own and maintain the System Security Plan (SSP), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), security policies, procedures, and compliance documentation. • Map and protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) throughout its lifecycle, including data flows across engineering design (CAD/CAM), procurement, quality, manufacturing, and external suppliers. • Serve as the primary liaison for CMMC assessments, including coordination with C3PAOs, audit preparation, artifact management, and remediation tracking. • Implement and monitor security controls across both IT and OT environments, including identity and access management, multi-factor authentication, encryption, endpoint detection and response (EDR), SIEM, firewalls, and network segmentation. • Conduct vulnerability scanning, risk assessments, and gap analyses against NIST SP 800-171 controls, prioritizing mitigation efforts based on operational and contractual risk. • Lead cyber incident response activities, including documentation and reporting of incidents impacting CUI within required DFARS timelines (e.g., 72-hour reporting). • Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and leadership to embed cybersecurity into product development and manufacturing processes. • Oversee relationships with managed service providers (MSPs), cloud providers, and external security vendors to ensure secure configurations and regulatory compliance. • Develop and deliver practical cybersecurity training tailored to aerospace manufacturing personnel, including phishing awareness, secure technical data handling, and CUI best practices. • Establish compliance dashboards and executive reporting mechanisms to provide visibility into security posture and remediation progress. • Support and secure cloud environments, including Microsoft GCC High or Azure Government, where applicable.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3–5+ years of experience in IT or Cybersecurity, including direct experience supporting CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, or DFARS compliance within the Defense Industrial Base.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing and assessing NIST SP 800-171 security controls.
- Strong understanding of DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements and CMMC 2.0 framework.
- Experience with Windows and/or Linux systems, Active Directory, identity and access management, firewalls, VPNs, endpoint protection platforms, and vulnerability management tools.
- Familiarity with hybrid IT/OT environments and protecting intellectual property within CAD/CAM or manufacturing systems.
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into scalable technical and operational solutions.
- Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR/EAR regulations.
Benefits
- Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan participation (eligibility required)
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Discretionary bonuses
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