Job Title: Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) Consultant
Location: Silver Spring, MD - Remote
Clearance Required: None
Hourly Rate (1099): $50 - $60/ 1099
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
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Description
Conducts assigned control assessments, collects objective evidence, and supports scoring under the direction of the Lead Assessor, ensuring strict non-consultative adherence to CAP.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate practice and process implementation per NIST SP 800-171A objectives.
- Record observations, residual risk, and artifact traceability.
- Participate in daily assessment debriefs.
- Support CAP documentation and report preparation.
Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:
- Familiar with NIST SP 800-171/171A and DFARS 7012.
- Capable of quickly reviewing, analyzing, and documenting technical artifacts (e.g., cloud configurations and policies, firewall/network configurations, security tool outputs).
- Skilled in interview techniques and evidence analysis, maintaining a non-advisory role.
Education
- Bachelor's in IT, cybersecurity, or related discipline.
- 3 + years of assessment or audit experience, preferably within the DoD/Federal environment.
Certifications
- Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) (Required)
- Security+, CISSP, CISA (Preferred)
- Cloud certification (Preferred)
Desired Skills:
- Interviewing
- Evidence validation
- Translating DFARS and NIST requirements into practical client guidance
- Experience with mock or readiness assessments
- Exceptional written communication and reporting skills
About IBSS Corp.
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.
We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.
IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.
IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition Department at
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