Skillbridge CMMC Fellow

Job Description

Readiness Delivered. Kratos develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security-related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners, and customers, and take ownership of our actions-always striving to do the right thing. As part of our Skillbridge CMMC Fellowship, you will build your foundation in cybersecurity compliance with a direct focus on preparing for the role of a CMMC Assessor. Successful candidates will be trained to understand and evaluate environments against the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework, with a focus on Level 2 assessments. You'll learn how to interpret control requirements, review evidence, and participate in mock and real assessments. This role demands a high level of professionalism, detail orientation, independent research, and collaborative communication.

• Promote an inclusive, collaborative team environment with your fellow team members by engaging in joint analysis, independent learning, and knowledge sharing.
• Achieve foundational certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) and work toward Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) certification during the program.
• Assist with pre-assessment readiness activities, evidence review, and documentation validation in preparation for CMMC Level 2 assessments.
• Adhere to project timelines, task requirements, and scope of work under the guidance of experienced Certified CMMC Assessors (CCAs).
• Contribute to formal assessment documentation including scoring matrices, objective evidence summaries, and POA&M validation support.
• Maintain regular communication with mentors and teammates; ask questions, offer support, and be proactive in sharing progress or blockers.

Experience and Skills

• Working knowledge of information security principles, system administration, and IT operations.
• Demonstrated interest in regulatory compliance, risk assessments, and cybersecurity governance.
• Tier 3 adjudication with the DoD (equivalent to a Secret clearance or higher)
• Ability to clearly document technical findings, summarize evidence, and communicate compliance posture in a concise and professional manner.
• Previous experience in one or more of the following: system/network administration, cybersecurity operations, compliance auditing, vulnerability management, or technical writing.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, or ISO 27001 is highly beneficial.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or CASP+
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

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Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement