Compliance Analyst

ISI; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development and certs

Casual, supportive workplace

Job summary

ISI Enterprises in Reston, VA seeks highly skilled CMMC/NIST 800-171a Compliance Analysts to join our team as a Managed Network Services provider supporting U.S. Government contractors. You will lead gap assessments, collect evidence, validate controls, and assist in remediation planning with cross-functional teams.

The role requires proof of U.S. citizenship, at least five years in the Defense Industrial Base as a compliance analyst, and current CMMC certification (RP/CCP/CCA).

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship proof required by federal regulations.
• 5+ years in the Defense Industrial Base as a compliance analyst.
• Current CMMC certification: RP, CCP, or CCA.
• Experience in audit, compliance, or consulting roles.
• Ability to produce accurate, audit-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead NIST 800-171a and CMMC gap assessments and remediation planning.
• Use AI-enabled tools to improve evidence gathering and validation.
• Assist clients in developing compliant policies and documentation (SSP, POAM, etc.).
• Coordinate remediation with Cybersecurity, Engineering, and Support teams.
• Liaise with C3PAO auditors during Level 2 assessments.

Skills

NIST 800-171a

CMMC compliance

Gap assessment

Evidence collection

Audit coordination

Stakeholder communication

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

ISI Enterprises is seeking highly skilled individuals with strong technicalexpertiseto join our team as CMMC/NIST 800‑171a Compliance Analysts. As a Managed Network Services provider supporting U.S. Government contractors, ISI Enterprises helps organizations achieve and maintain CMMC compliance through comprehensive assessment, remediation, and ongoing security governance.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee NIST 800‑171a and CMMC gap assessment engagements, including evidence collection, control validation, environment reviews, and remediation planning.
• UtilizeAI‑enabledtools to enhance efficiency and accuracy across assessment activities, including evidence gathering, documentation development, and compliance validation.
• Assistclients in developing andmaintainingcompliant policies, procedures, andrequireddocumentation such as Network Design Documents, Software Whitelists, POAMs, and SSPs.
• Provide recommendations and coordinate remediation efforts to address identified compliance gaps, collaborating closely with Cybersecurity, Engineering, and Support teams to ensure proper implementation and testing.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across internal analysts, technical teams, and client stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistent execution throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Serve as a primary liaison with C3PAO auditors during CMMC Level 2 assessments, supporting audit preparation, evidence submission, and clarifications as needed.

Qualifications

• Due to the nature of this role, candidates must present proof of U.S. citizenship prior to hirein accordance withfederal regulations governing access to sensitive government information.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within the Defense Industrial Base as a compliance analyst or in a closely related cybersecurity or audit function.
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand and articulate not onlywhatNIST 800‑171 controls require, buthowthey are implemented andvalidatedin practice.
• Current CMMC certificationrequired: RP, CCP, or CCA.
• Previousexperiencein audit, compliance, or consulting role
• Highlydetail oriented,process‑driven, andwell‑organizedwithdemonstratedability to produceaccurateandaudit‑readycompliance documentation.
• Prior experience working for or directly supporting a Managed Service Provider (MSP).
• Comfortable presenting to clients, senior leaders, and internal teams, with strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the CMMC compliance ecosystem, including assessment methodologies and audit expectations.
• Self-starterwith a proactive mindset and the ability to independentlyidentifyareas for support or process improvement

What We Offer

• Salaryrange of $90,000–$110,000,commensuratewith experience.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility while supporting collaboration.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A casual, friendly, and supportive workplace culture.
• Professional development support, including certification growth and advancement opportunities.

Industrial Security Integrators, LLC (“IsI”) is an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and diversity in the workplace. It is the policy of IsI to provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to Employees and Applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, citizenship status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or disability or any other factor protected by law and to provide advancement opportunities for minorities, women, disabled individuals, and veterans. IsI is stronger and more effective when our workforce includes highly qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and traditions.

IsI Enterprises does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless IsI has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the IsI hiring team and such candidate was submitted to the IsI hiring team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to IsI in violation of this policy may be used by IsI without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter.