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#1 Cyber CMMC Cybersecurity

1 Cyber (#1 Cyber) Cybersecurity CMMC Systems Administrator Training — Endpoint, Cloud, NIST SP 800-171, DIB - Employment Skills Training

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
Online
Length
151 - 180 days
Locations
Online · jobs available nationwide
Target MOS/ratings
All MOCs/rates/AFSCs may be considered. Strongest aligned backgrounds include Intel, Cyber, Signal, IT, Communications, Information Security, RMF, ISSO, ISSM, cybersecurity compliance, CMMC, GRC, audit, and security operations. Examples include Army: 17A, 17B, 17C, 17E, 25A, 25B, 25D, 25H, 25N, 25S, 25U, 35F, 35N, 35S, 35T, 255A, 255N, 255S, 26B; Air Force/Space Force: 17D, 17S, 1B4X1, 1D7X1, 1N0X1, 1N2X1, 1N4X1, 3D0X2, 3D0X3, 3D0X4, 3D1X1, 3D1X2, 3D1X3, 5C0X1, 5I0X1; Navy: CWT/CTN, IT, ITS, IS, CTR, CTI, CTT, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1880; Marine Corps: 0602, 0631, 0671, 0681, 0688, 0689, 1702, 1711, 1721, 1799, 2611, 2621, 2629, 2651, 269X, 4076, 9975; Coast Guard: CMS, CYB, IT, IS, C4IT.
Nearest installation
Peterson SFB

About the program

We offer Careers, not just jobs to transitioning service members with backgrounds in Cybersecurity. We will guide the service member through the training required to attain both a CMMC CCP certification and a CMMC CCA certification. The member will also apply for and obtain a Level 3 Security Clearance Once certified, the member will be actively mentored and trained by participating in assessment activities for 6 months. Once trained the member will be eligible for full time employment as an approved and trained CMMC CCA or Lead CCA.

Jobs this program prepares you for

We are seeking to train transitioning service members to become Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA), approved under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework, to perform official CMMC Level 2 assessments for clients within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity compliance, a deep understanding of NIST SP 800-171 controls, and the ability to evaluate organizations against the CMMC standards with accuracy and integrity.

Eligibility & prerequisites

**MUST HAVE: 3 years Cybersecurity experience/1 yr audit/1 active baseline cert. BS Degree or: CGRC/CAP or CASP+ or Cloud+ or PenTest+ or Security+ or GSEC. 5 Years of Management Experience preferred but not required.

This Job opportunity is virtual, from home. Salary range is $140,000 to $160,000 plus benefits. Upon completing hands-on training, the new CCA will be fully equipped to conduct assessments independently, having developed practical competency, confidence, and an understanding of nuanced challenges faced during official assessments. This foundational experience ensures the assessor can contribute to credible, high-quality assessments that uphold the integrity of the CMMC ecosystem.

Locations & contacts

How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

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