Cybersecurity Analyst

Title: Cybersecurity/Compliance Analyst

Department: IT Analyst

Reports To: Project Manager  

Location: Onsite, Belcamp, MD, Orlando, FL, Camden, AR, Fullerton, CA, Santa Clarita, CA, Rustburg, VA.

Start: ASAP

Notes: No C2C, must be US Citizen.

About Idea Entity 

At Idea Entity, we transform customer pain points into insightful, scalable, agent-powered workflows — built with empathy, clarity, and speed. Our work bridges strategy and execution, helping organizations simplify complex processes and make smarter, faster decisions. We take pride in being a partner our clients can trust, delivering meaningful outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and accountability. Every project we take on is driven by the shared goal of creating lasting impact for our customers and their businesses.  

Role Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to support compliance documentation, gap assessments, and day-to-day tasks required for CMMC audit readiness. This role will focus on managing the lifecycle of documentation, ensuring changes are properly tracked, validated, and aligned with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform control gap assessments against CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 frameworks, identifying areas for remediation.
• Document findings, prepare remediation recommendations, and track progress through Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
• Draft, update, and maintain policies, procedures, training materials, and System Security Plan (SSP) documentation.
• Collect, organize, and manage evidence artifacts for internal and external audits, ensuring traceability and completeness.
• Maintain version control and change tracking for all compliance-related documentation, ensuring updates follow established review and approval workflows.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and compliance teams to ensure documentation reflects current system configurations and control implementations.
• Prepare and execute IT audit programs covering access control, change management, and application controls.
• Support the development of knowledge bases and repositories for audit readiness, including FAQs, process guides, and compliance checklists.
• Ensure documentation aligns with evolving CMMC, DFARS, and DoD requirements and supports continuous improvement efforts.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and auditors by translating technical changes into clear, audit-ready documentation.
• Monitor and report on documentation status, gaps, and readiness metrics to leadership.

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT compliance, or documentation management.
• Familiarity with CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and DFARS frameworks.
• Strong skills in technical writing, documentation lifecycle management, and compliance reporting.
• Experience with audit preparation, evidence collection, and policy/procedure development.
• Proficiency with documentation tools (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, Microsoft Word/Excel).
• Knowledge of Microsoft D365
• Certifications preferred: Security+ (baseline), and CISSP, CISA, or equivalent
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.

Core Values Alignment 

We are looking for someone who aligns with our core values and who: 

• Acts with Customer First mindset — empathizing and building trust through service. 
• Takes initiative and Gets Stuff Done without waiting for direction. 
• Demonstrates a Strive for Excellence approach in quality and delivery. 
• Is a Growth-Through-Learning thinker, always seeking to improve. 
• Communicates as a Team-First Communicator, fostering clarity and collaboration. 

Why Join Us 

• Competitive Pay 

• Competitive Health Care Plans  

• Health Savings Account (HAS)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 

• Retirement Plan 401(k) with employer match 

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal Days, and Federal Holidays) 

• Innovative, mission-driven culture built on accountability and trust 

• Hybrid work environments 

• Collaborative teams passionate about making a real impact 

• Opportunities for continuous growth and learning 

EEO Statement 

At Idea Entity, our culture is centered around diversity and inclusion where our employees are valued and empowered. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.