CMMC Lead Assessor

Position Overview

System High Corporation delivers the most advanced protection and secrecy solutions to secure and strengthen critical missions, programs, operations, and intelligence activities. We are seeking a skilled and mission-driven Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) Assessor to join our growing Cybersecurity & Compliance team.

In this role, the ideal candidate will support CMMC readiness engagements and serve as a front-line assessor conducting gap analysis, pre-assessment evaluations, and consulting engagements for Department of Defense (DoD) contractors seeking CMMC Level 2 compliance. You'll help drive our evolving assessment business line as we prepare to become a Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO). This is a key position in our cybersecurity service expansion and plays a critical role in supporting both internal compliance goals and external client engagements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct CMMC Level 2 readiness assessments for defense industrial base (DIB) clients in accordance with DoD, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC 2.0 guidance.
• Collaborate with client IT and compliance teams to evaluate existing security practices, documentation, and system security plans (SSPs).
• Lead or support gap analysis activities, provide prioritized remediation plans, and advise on policy improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of findings, supporting evidence, and client interactions. Contribute to internal development of System High's CMMC assessment methodology and best practices.
• Support System High's broader mission to become a C3PAO and influence the design of future services aligned to cybersecurity maturity.
• Liaise with Growth, Compliance, and Ops teams to coordinate assessment timelines, scope engagements, and capture lessons learned

Required Qualifications

• Active Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) credential
• Active CompTIA CASP+ (Advanced Security Practitioner) certification
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, compliance, or IT audit (NIST 800-171, DFARS, ISO 27001, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience with cybersecurity assessments or audits in regulated industries.
• Strong working knowledge of CMMC 2.0, NIST SP 800-171, and related DFARS requirements
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
• Proficient with documentation review, risk analysis, and stakeholder engagement
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD clearance (Secret or higher)
• Familiarity with eMASS, OSC documentation, POA&Ms, and assessment tooling
• Additional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CAP, or equivalent

Why Join System High?At System High, we don't just protect data-we proactively protect missions. Joining our team means being part of a culture that puts security, integrity, and innovation at the center.

Additional Information

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.
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