Peter Shoars
Osc Edge Program Manager, Cmmc Lead Cmmc Certified Assessor @OSC Edge
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WORK HISTORY
Osc Edge Program Manager, Cmmc Lead Cmmc Certified Assessor @OSC Edge
Serve as a Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) within a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), managing assessment and consulting teams to support Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations in achieving CMMC Level 2 certification.Lead CMMC Certified Assessor*Conduct and oversee independent CMMC Level 2 assessments, applying NIST SP 800-171A assessment objectives to determine compliance outcomes.*Lead assessor teams, ensuring consistent evaluations in alignment with the CMMC Assessment Guide and C3PAO standards.*Deliver authoritative findings to Contracting Organizations as part of the certification process.Consulting Oversight*Manage consulting teams that prepare Contracting Organizations for certification through:*Gap assessments against NIST SP 800-171A objectives *Development of System Security Plans (SSPs) and cybersecurity policy frameworks *Artifact and evidence collection packages for assessment readiness *Support for continuous monitoring and compliance governance*Standardize readiness by building reusable templates, evidence matrices, and training materials.*Provide workshops and executive/technical training to align organizations with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
EDUCATION
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Arts (M.A.), Counseling
Emmanuel College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Religion/Religious Studies
Emmanuel College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Education
Midlands Technical College
Continuing Education, Advanced Desktop and Server Administration
Midlands Technical College
Growing Resources in Information Technology (GRIT), Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
SKILLS
ABOUT PETER SHOARS
Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) and cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in CMMC Level 1 and 2, NIST SP 800-171/171A, and Risk Management Framework (RMF). I lead assessment teams within a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), ensuring rigorous, objective evaluations of defense contractors’ cybersecurity maturity.With extensive experience as both an assessor and engineer, I understand the intersection of compliance, technical implementation, and business outcomes. I manage and mentor CMMC Assessors and Consultants, guiding Contracting Organizations through structured compliance processes while maintaining the integrity of independent assessments.My background spans system authorization, policy development, continuous monitoring, and Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) engineering. I am passionate about helping organizations strengthen their security posture, achieve certification, and align with evolving DoD cybersecurity requirements.Core Expertise:*Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA)| C3PAO Program Leadership*NIST SP 800-171 & 171A | RMF (NIST 800-53, DoDI 8500.01, 8510.01, CNSSI 1253)*SSP & POA & M Development | Evidence & Artifact Management*Security Control Assessment – Validator (SCA-V)| Navy Qualified Validator Solution Architecture | Continuous Monitoring*Cybersecurity Training, Policy Development, and Team Leadership
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