CMMC COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Location: Remote, US
Job Type: Short Term-Full Time- 3Months
Department: IT / Security / Compliance
Salary - $50-$65/hour, depending on experience for this position
Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.(Preferred)

WHO WE ARE

Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT consulting and Management support in both the private and public sectors.
Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee and family-centric approach.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Horizon Industries seeks a security-focused Microsoft Administrator to lead a GCC High configuration. This role ensures audit readiness, SIEM integration, and secure cloud operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in Microsoft cloud environments (Azure, M365).
• Experience with GCC High and CMMC Level 2 implementation.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7021, FIPS 140-2.
• Understanding of CUI handling and enclave segregation.

• Administer Microsoft 365 E5 GCC High tenant with FedRAMP High controls.
• Configure and manage Duo MFA, Purview, Entra ID, Sentinel SIEM, InTune, Defender, BitLocker, Windows Hello.
• Implement RBAC and Conditional Access policies.
• Support regex-based DLP rules for CUI email handling.
• Integrate Sentinel with Azure Activity, Office 365, and other log sources.
• Maintain SSP, POA&M, and compliance portal entries.
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding with HR and IT for CMMC controls.
• Participate in mock cyber incident exercises and desktop walkthroughs.