Summary description:
Cyberleaf is a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) and CMMC advisory firm supporting clients across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Through this SkillBridge internship, transitioning service members gain hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of a compliance engagement, from technical assessment work through the production and delivery of client-facing deliverables. The role directly supports the NIST SP 800-171/800-172 and CMMC frameworks that protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across the defense supply chain. This role combines cybersecurity compliance, client delivery, and consulting operations experience in a live Defense Industrial Base environment.
Job description:
Cybersecurity Compliance & Assessments Support CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 gap assessments and control mapping across NIST SP 800-171 domains. Develop and review client-facing deliverables, including System Security Plans, policies, POA&Ms, control mapping workbooks, and assessment reports. Client Delivery & Engagement Support Track deliverable timelines and quality against engagement scope, helping ensure work products are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule. Work alongside CMMC Certified Professionals (CCPs) and senior consultants on live DIB client engagements, including client check-ins and deliverable walkthroughs. Security Operations Exposure Gain exposure to MSSP security operations, including log monitoring, audit log retention architecture, and incident response workflows. Internal Capability Building Participate in internal capability-building projects, including security awareness content, control documentation, and client workbooks.
Engagement Details Location: On-site / Remote / Hybrid Duration: Up to 180 days, flexible to align with the approved separation timeline. Employment consideration: A defined path to full-time employment consideration is available upon successful completion, contingent on performance and business need. How to Apply Interested service members should submit a resume, including anticipated separation date, to the Operations Department (email: ops@cyberleaf.io). Cyberleaf will work with the service member and their command to align program timing with the transition schedule. Come grow with us!
Eligibility factors:
Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force
What You'll Gain Direct, applied experience toward CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) or related certification pathways. Practical exposure to consulting delivery operations, scoping, milestone tracking, and client-ready documentation, not just technical assessment. Real-world experience in a fast-growing compliance and cybersecurity niche with strong post-military demand. Mentorship from consultants with deep DIB and federal compliance backgrounds. A defined path to full-time employment consideration upon successful completion, contingent on performance and business need. How You Work Detail-oriented. You are comfortable producing and reviewing documentation where accuracy and completeness matter. Collaborative. You can coordinate across timelines, stakeholders, consultants, and client delivery activities. Curious and growth-minded. You are interested in developing practical experience in cybersecurity, IT, compliance, or risk and program management. Client-ready. You are willing to learn how technical and compliance work is translated into clear, professional deliverables. Required Qualifications Within 180 days of separation and have command approval to participate in SkillBridge. Interest in cybersecurity, IT, compliance, or risk and program management. Comfort with detail-oriented documentation and coordinating across timelines and stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Prior IT or cyber military occupational specialty or rating is a plus, but not required.
