Registered Practitioner (RP) is a cybersecurity professional authorized by The Cyber AB to help defense contractors prepare for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessments.
Requirements
- Provide advisory, consulting, and implementation support to Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and Organizations Seeking Certification (OSCs) preparing for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
- Serve as a trusted advisor to DIB organizations by providing guidance on CMMC requirements, DFARS clauses, and NIST SP 800-171 standards to improve cybersecurity maturity and compliance readiness.
- Conduct CMMC gap analyses and readiness assessments to identify gaps between an organization’s current cybersecurity posture and required CMMC maturity levels.
- Conduct mock assessments and pre-assessment reviews to help organizations prepare for official CMMC assessments conducted by C3PAOs.
- Assist clients with remediation planning and implementation, including the development and execution of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and technical controls aligned with CMMC requirements.
- Support the creation, review, and maintenance of required CMMC documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and supporting artifacts to demonstrate compliance.
- Strong client-service orientation and the ability to work independently across multiple client engagements simultaneously.
- Exercise sound judgment and initiative to manage priorities and timelines.
- Quickly establish trust with a wide range of DIB professionals.
- Ask effective questions and actively listen to uncover technical, operational, and business risks.
- Demonstrate strong organizational, documentation, writing, and communication skills.
- Develop presentations with clear messaging and deliver briefings to senior executives.
- Collaborate with internal consultants and external client stakeholders to drive engagements forward.
- Identify, manage, and escalate client engagement risks and issues appropriately.
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- 401(k) plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance