On-Site CMMC IT & Security Leader

Brightline Interactive; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightline Interactive is seeking a hands-on IT & Security Manager to lead CMMC certification efforts and own on-site IT operations, security governance, and compliance. Responsibilities include administering Microsoft 365 and core IT platforms, securing enclaves and endpoints, running SIEM/vulnerability/IR workflows, and leading audits (CMMC, NIST, FedRAMP alignment).

You’ll report to the COO, collaborate with engineering, operations, and leadership, and ensure controls are effective without

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT operations and security in regulated or public-sector environments.
• Leadership of CMMC/NIST 800-171 efforts including gap analysis and POA&M.
• M365 administration and endpoint management (Entra ID/SSO, Intune, Exchange).
• Strong SecOps foundations: SIEM, vulnerability mgmt, IR.
• Clear communication and cross-team collaboration across engineering and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead CMMC end-to-end: gap analysis, remediation roadmap, controls implementation, evidence library.
• Coordinate internal audits, drills, assessor engagement and findings closure.
• Vendor due diligence and contract clauses for CUI handling.
• Own ITSM operations and asset lifecycle including onboarding/offboarding and change management.
• Perform security evaluations of tools/hardware to ensure compliance with controls.

Skills

IT Operations

Security Management

CMMC/NIST

M365 Administration

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Nessus

SIEM

Entra ID

PowerShell

Terraform

Job description

Brightline Interactive is seeking a hands-on IT & Security Manager to lead CMMC certification efforts and own on-site IT operations, security governance, and compliance. Responsibilities include administering Microsoft 365 and core IT platforms, securing enclaves and endpoints, running SIEM/vulnerability/IR workflows, and leading audits (CMMC, NIST, FedRAMP alignment).

You’ll report to the COO, collaborate with engineering, operations, and leadership, and ensure controls are effective without