Principal Analyst- IT Cyber Security (CMMC)

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled Principal CMMC Analyst to join our security team and lead enterprise-wide compliance initiatives. This role delivers strategic leadership, technical expertise, and authoritative regulatory interpretation to ensure adherence to CMMC requirements, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, and other applicable federal cybersecurity standards.

The Principal CMMC Analyst works in close collaboration with management, engineering teams, and internal and external stakeholders to evaluate cybersecurity maturity, identify and mitigate risk, and build scalable, sustainable compliance programs. This position is instrumental in strengthening the organization’s cybersecurity posture and ensuring full readiness for formal CMMC assessments in support of mission-critical programs.

Responsibilities

• Support and help guide activities related to CMMC compliance and overall certification strategy

• Assist in the management, implementation, and validation of security controls in compliance with CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and/or DFARS requirements

• Provide expert guidance and authoritative input on CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, and related DoD cybersecurity requirements

• Oversee the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, policies, procedures, and security control documentation

• Conduct and oversee CMMC readiness assessments, gap analysis, and internal/external audits

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to remediate identified gaps

• Partner with IT, Cybersecurity, Legal, and Engineering teams to ensure compliance across systems handling CUI

• Advise leadership on risk posture, compliance status, and remediation priorities

• Support customer and government inquiries related to cybersecurity compliance

• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, consultants, and CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs)

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across the enterprise

• Develop internal training and guidance on CUI handling and CMMC requirements

• Promote a culture of security awareness aligned with Microchip’s guiding values

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

• 10+ years of cybersecurity, GRC, or compliance experience

• 5+ years working directly with compliance frameworks (NIST SP 800-171) and DoD compliance programs

• Hands-on experience applying CMMC and NIST frameworks to assess, implement, and govern cybersecurity controls across complex environments.

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