Compliance Analyst

About the Role:

Ideal for IT Support or System Admin professionals looking to transition into cybersecurity and compliance. No prior compliance experience required training will be provided.


This is an entry-level to junior role designed for IT professionals looking to transition into cybersecurity and compliance. The Compliance Analyst will receive training and hands-on experience supporting CMMC compliance programs for Department of Defense contractors, including implementation, audit readiness, and ongoing compliance sustainment.


What You'll Learn in This Role:

  • CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) framework
  • NIST SP 800-171 security controls
  • How to prepare organizations for compliance audits
  • How to manage compliance documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms, policies)
  • Security best practices in Microsoft GCC / GCC High environments
  • Real-world cybersecurity operations in regulated environments


Key Responsibilities and Duties:

    • Assist in developing and customizing policies, procedures and other supporting documentation for clients
    • Work closely with Compliance Managers and leadership to implement CMMC compliance requirements across several clients simultaneously
    • Assist with client audits and assessments by providing documentation and evidence to third party auditors
    • Review and validate client-provided evidence to ensure audit readiness and alignment with CMMC requirements
    • Assist in reviewing configurations in Microsoft 365 GCC/GCC High and other platforms to confirm alignment with documentation
    • Execute and track ongoing compliance activities to ensure continuous adherence to CMMC requirements post-assessment
    • Assist with Project Management responsibilities including facilitating meetings, calls and supporting notes and activities
    • Support delivery of OSIbeyond’s Compliance as a Service (CaaS) model, ensuring clients maintain continuous compliance rather than point-in-time certification
    • Work within Microsoft 365 GCC / GCC High environments to validate secure configurations aligned with CMMC controls
    • Other duties as assigned


    Security Responsibilities

      • Complete required training and maintain awareness of cybersecurity risks including insider threats and handling of regulated data.
      • Treat company and client data as confidential and follow all applicable security and information protection policies.
      • Follow cybersecurity procedures outlined in company policies and the employee handbook.
      • Immediately report and follow incident response procedures for any suspected security incidents.


      Job Qualifications:

      • 1–3 years of IT Support, Helpdesk, or System Administration experience
      • Existing Helpdesk, System Administration or Managed IT experience including knowledge of Microsoft 365 / Entra ID and Intune
      • Familiarity with common security tools including EDR / Antivirus, Vulnerability Scanning & Patch Management
      • Basic understanding of CMMC and/or NIST SP 800-171 requirements
      • Experience working with security policies, procedures, or compliance documentation
      • Familiarity with audit preparation, evidence collection, or regulated environments
      • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
      • Interest in cybersecurity, compliance, or risk management


      Certifications

      • CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP) – Preferred, not required
      • Security+ or equivalent cybersecurity certification – Preferred


      Position:

      • Location – Remote from the United States
      • Employment Type - Full time
      • Compensation - $65,000-75,000.00 DOE


      Benefits:

      • Medical Insurance - OSIbeyond pays 75% of the premium for the Employee's base medical plan
      • Vision and Dental Insurance - OSIbeyond pays 75% of the premium for the Employee's plans
      • Life Insurance - OSIbeyond pays 100% of the premium for the Employee's plans
      • Short Term Disability Insurance - OSIbeyond pays 100% of the premium for the Employee's plans
      • 401K - OSIbeyond matches up to 4%
      • PTO/Holidays - 9 paid Holidays and accrual based PTO which increases with tenure, new hires start out with 2 weeks.

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