
by Ian MacRae
President and CEO, E-N Computers
25+ years experience solving business IT problems in Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Based on calls we’ve been getting lately, CMMC compliance is top of mind for smaller and mid-sized Virginia defense contractors. Many companies want more than just CMMC consulting help. They need someone to do the compliance, not just talk about it.
That’s where CMMC compliant managed IT services can help. What follows is our list of best Virginia managed IT services providers who specifically support CMMC compliance on a day-to-day basis.
We focused on geography – aka Virginia – because Virginia is one of the nation’s leading defense contracting hubs and ranks near the top in defense spending and in the concentration of major defense contractors. And managed IT services clients are often more comfortable with a local provider (in contrast with consulting clients who are looking for guidance more than hands-on support; That being said, many MSPs – including us – are able to provide CMMC managed IT services remotely.)
When it comes to geography, we also looked beyond northern Virginia and the DC metro area since CMMC compliance isn’t just a NoVA concern. Here in Virginia, we’ve got significant defense contractor presence in Hampton Roads, Richmond, and other areas.
When compiling our list, we gave preference to Registered Practitioner Organizations, providers designated by The Cyber AB, the DoD’s implementation partner, as being qualified to help businesses prepare for certification. The Cyber AB highly recommends that you use an RPO.
We also looked at this list from the viewpoint of the organizations coming to us for help. Many of them are smaller to mid-sized companies who feel like they aren’t getting good support from giant MSPs. So we favored providers who aren’t outsourcing their call centers or optimizing for profitability because they’ve been bought out by private equity. That being said, our list includes both boutique firms and large nationwide MSPs.
Then we considered your other concerns – years in business, specializations and so forth. We even combed Reddit for signs of love (or hate) for any particular provider.
Admittedly this list probably isn’t every good provider in the state, but certainly enough to get you started. If you’ve had a great experience with a CMMC managed IT services provider in Virginia that we haven’t mentioned, please let us know.
How to choose a Virginia CMMC managed IT services provider
Beyond the basics of expertise, certifications and 24/7 support, here are a few lesser known criteria to consider:
- Can the service provider guide you through the entire CMMC process, not just hand you a gap analysis. (For a complete list of steps needed, see our CMMC Consulting page)
- Do they really know how to scope your CUI? Sometimes we find that organizations skip scoping and immediately overspend on a solution that’s total overkill.
- Are they relying on generic templates that won’t pass an audit? Ask to see sample compliance artifacts — the actual evidence that proves a requirement is being met (policies, MFA screenshots, configuration files, log entries). Good artifacts are clear, tied directly to a control, and reproducible. If a provider can’t show you realistic samples, that’s a red flag.
- If needed, can they select and configure FedRAMP authorized cloud solutions, such as Microsoft 365 GCC High
- Do they understand the constraints of a smaller business? You don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars to throw at CMMC and on solutions or scope you don’t actually need. And you need to plan out your CMMC expenses over time without killing your business.
QUICK ANSWER:
What are the best Virginia CMMC managed IT services providers?
The top Virginia CMMC managed IT services providers include E-N Computers (Waynesboro), CyberSheath (Reston), NeoSystems (Reston), Cleared Systems (Fairfax), C3 Integrated Solutions (Arlington), GRS Technology Solutions (Fairfax), First Column IT (Manassas), Ntegra IT (Virginia Beach), ISI Defense (Herndon), and Resilient IT (Springfield). When choosing a provider, look for RPO (Registered Provider Organization) status, GCC High capability, and experience with your company size and compliance needs.
Table of Contents
- E-N Computers:Best for smaller Virginia defense contractors who need implementation, not just advice
- Resilient IT: Best for contractors who want assessment and remediation under one roof
- CyberSheath: Best for contractors who want the largest, most established CMMC specialist
- Cleared Systems: Best for complex multi-framework compliance
- C3 Integrated Solutions: Best for contractors seeking a proven, rapidly-scaled national provider
- GRS Technology Solutions: Best for cost-conscious small businesses
- First Column IT: Best mid-sized, long-established local partner
- Ntegra IT: Best for Hampton Roads and maritime defense contractors
- NeoSystems: Best for contractors who need FedRAMP-level hosting alongside CMMC compliance
- ISI Defense: Best for contractors who need physical security, clearances, and IT under one provider
- Next Steps

E-N Computers: Best for smaller Virginia defense contractors who need implementation, not just advice
Location: Waynesboro, VA (with offices in Harrisonburg, Richmond, and Washington, D.C.)
CMMC Status: RPO (Registered Provider Organization)
Ownership: Privately held; locally owned and founder-led
Staffing: All U.S.-based
Founded: 1997 (29 years in business), has supported CMMC/DFARS clients since 2017
Company Size: 25 employees
GCC High Capability: Yes — Microsoft 365 GCC High migrations and management; GCC High Authorized Reseller
24/7 Support: Yes
Specialty: Manufacturing, engineering, and design firms with CMMC compliance requirements
Service Area: Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Maryland (with remote CMMC consulting available nationally)
We’re including ourselves on this list with the same verification standards we applied to everyone else.
The short version: If you’re a 10-50 employee company that just found out you need CMMC and you’re not sure where to start, we’re built for that conversation.
Most of our clients come to us in one of two situations: they’ve lost a contract they should have won, or they’re about to bid on something bigger and realized their IT won’t pass muster. Either way, they need a clear path forward, not a 47-page gap analysis they don’t know how to act on.
ENC is Virginia’s longest-tenured CMMC-capable MSP on this list, with 29 years serving businesses across the state. We’re also the only provider on this list with offices throughout Virginia, not just the DC metro area.
We do the compliance, not just advise on it. We’re a managed IT provider, not just consultants. We implement the controls, manage the systems, and maintain compliance on an ongoing basis, so you’re not stuck translating recommendations into action.
We tell you what it will actually cost. Before you commit to anything, we scope your environment and give you a realistic budget mapped over 12-18 months. Many of our clients can’t write a six-figure check upfront, and we plan accordingly.
We work alongside your team. If you have internal IT staff, we don’t replace them. We handle the compliance-heavy work while they keep doing what they do well.
We don’t lock you in. Month-to-month agreements. If we’re not delivering, you can leave.
We work best with manufacturing, engineering, and design firms with operational complexity: production floors, physical security systems, specialized equipment. We also support professional services firms who didn’t expect to fall under CMMC, including healthcare providers serving DoD employees, where our experience across multiple compliance frameworks helps.

Resilient IT: Best for contractors who want assessment and remediation expertise under one roof
Website: www.resilientit.us
Location: Springfield, VA
CMMC Status: C3PAO, CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP (previously an RPO)
Ownership: Privately held
Staffing: Likely U.S. based
Experience: Founded in 2017, rebranded to Resilient IT in 2022
Company size: 5-10 employees
Service area: Northern Virginia, Washington D.C. metro, and nationwide
Resilient IT has dual capability for assessments (as a C3PAO) and implementation/consulting (e.g., gap assessments and remediation), but they shifted from their RPO designation in 2023. They specify assessments for “non-consulting clients” to avoid conflicts. Founder Kevin Mann is a certified Lead Assessor and self-proclaimed “CMMC Jedi.” He’s a Certified CMMC Professional (2022), Certified CMMC Assessor (2024) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (2025)

CyberSheath: Best for contractors who want the largest, most established CMMC specialist
Website: www.cybersheath.com
Location: Reston, VA
CMMC Status: RPO + CMMC Level 2 Certified
Ownership: The company was acquired by BV Investment Partners in 2024
Staffing: Likely U.S.-based
Founded: 2008/2012 (working with DoD on DFARS since 2008; formally incorporated 2012)
Company Size: 51-200 employees
GCC High Capability: Yes — Official Microsoft GCC High licensing reseller and implementation partner
24/7 Support: Yes
Service Area: Nationwide
CyberSheath says it’s the largest CMMC managed services vendor in the DIB, and their founder helped write the DFARS clause. They also boast a perfect 110 score on their own CMMC L2 assessment. Hosts CMMC CON.

Cleared Systems: Best for complex multi-framework compliance
Website: www.clearedsystems.com
Location: Fairfax, VA
CMMC Status: RPO
Ownership: Privately held
Staffing: U.S.-based
Founded: 2017
Company Size: 10-50 employees
GCC High Capability: Yes
24/7 Support: Yes
Service Area: Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia
Cleared Systems is more of an MSSP than an all-purpose MSP and specializes in complex compliance scenarios including ITAR, export controls, and multi-framework requirements (GLBA, HIPAA, SOX, PCI). Offers both Microsoft GCC High and AWS GovCloud options.

C3 Integrated Solutions: Best for contractors seeking a proven national provider
Website: www.c3isit.com
Location: Arlington, VA
CMMC Status: RPO + CMMC Level 2 Certified (both MSP and MSSP scopes)
Ownership: Privately held
Staffing: Likely U.S.-based
Founded: 2008
Company Size: 51-200 employees GCC High Capability: Yes
Service Area: Nationwide
C3 was an early CMMC Level 2 achiever in 2025 both for MSP and MSSP scopes and an original GCC High partner. Merged with Ingalls in 2023 and Steel Root in 2022 and has won multiple Inc. 5000 awards.

GRS Technology Solutions: Best for cost-conscious small businesses
Website: www.grstechnologysolutions.com
Location: Fairfax, VA
CMMC Status: RPO, CMMC Level 2 Certified
Ownership: Privately held
Staffing: Likely U.S.-based
Founded: 2008, with compliance focus since 2014
Company Size: Small business
24/7 Support: Yes
Additional Certifications: SOC 2 Type II (August 2022)
GCC High Capability: Yes
Service Area: Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia (DMV region)
GRS offers a relatively rare combination of SOC 2 Type II + CMMC Level 2 certification. They focus on small and medium businesses while keeping cost low.

First Column IT: Best mid-sized, long-established local partner
Website: www.firstcolumn.com
Location: Manassas, VA
CMMC Status: Registered Practitioners on staff
Ownership: Privately held
Staffing: Likely U.S.-based
Founded: 2002
Company Size: About 30 employees
GCC High Capability: Yes
24/7 Support: Yes
Additional Certifications: ISO 27001:2022 certified; SOC 2 Type 1 (Type 2 in process); ConnectWise Evolve Partner of the Year
Specialty: Government contractors, law firms, finance, healthcare; AI-powered zero trust security baseline
Service Area: Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C.
First Column is the longest-established provider on this list except for us, with 20+ years serving Northern Virginia. Like ENC, they are a good size for smaller contractors who might feel overlooked by massive, national MSSPs

Ntegra IT: Best for Hampton Roads and maritime defense contractors
Website: ntegrait.com
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
CMMC Status: RPO with certified RP (Registered Practitioner) and RPA (Registered Practitioner Advanced) staff
Ownership: Privately held
Staffing: U.S.-based
Founded: 2005
Company Size: 2-10
GCC High Capability: Yes
24/7 Support: Yes
Service Area: Hampton Roads (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, Williamsburg) and Northeastern North Carolina
Ntegra is the only RPO in our list specifically serving the Hampton Roads/maritime defense corridor with 20 years local presence. Their Microsoft-first strategy get the most value from existing Microsoft products rather than adding third-party tools, which is a philosophy we also follow at ENC. Ntegra has a strong local reputation with long client relationships.

NeoSystems: Best for contractors who need FedRAMP-level hosting alongside CMMC compliance
Website: www.neosystemscorp.com
Location: Reston, VA
CMMC Status: RPO + CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP
Ownership: Privately held
Staffing: U.S.-based
Founded: 2003
Company Size: 160-200 employees
GCC High Capability: Yes
Additional Certifications: FedRAMP Ready (FISMA Moderate); SOC 1 & SOC 2; ITAR compliant hosting; Inc. 5000
Specialty: Full-service strategic outsourcer; ERP (Deltek Costpoint, NetSuite); managed accounting
Service Area: Nationwide
NeoSystems claims a perfect score on their CMMC Level 2 assessment and multiple RPs on staff — They are a founding member of MSP Collective for Critical Infrastructure. Their “FedRAMP Ready” status is a major differentiator. While many MSPs “align” with FedRAMP, NeoSystems actually maintains a listing in the FedRAMP Marketplace for their hosting services, providing a much higher level of assurance than standard commercial cloud hosting.

ISI Defense:Best for contractors who need physical security and IT under one provider
Website: www.isidefense.com
Location: Herndon, VA
CMMC Status: RPO + CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP/MSSP
Ownership: Privately held
Staffing: All employees are U.S. citizens
Founded: 2010
Company Size: About 200 employees
GCC High Capability: Yes
24/7 Support: Yes
Security Clearance Support: Yes — Full FSO (Facility Security Officer) services, clearance and visit management, DCSA inspection preparation
Additional Certifications: Security Control (Sec-Con) software trusted by 1,000+ FSOs; FedRAMP Ready SaaS platform (AWS GovCloud)
Service Area: Nationwide
ISI is arguably the only firm on this list that can handle the physical and personnel security (FSO/Clearances) alongside the digital security. For many small contractors, this eliminates the need to hire a separate FSO consultant and an MSP.
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CMMC RESOURCES
If you need CMMC managed IT services
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If you need to better understand CMMC requirements:
- The Ultimate Guide to CMMC
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- What is FCI and should I worry about it?
- What is CUI and should I worry about it?
- CMMC compliance deadlines: Key dates and what they mean
If you’re looking for CMMC tools and training:
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- What is Microsoft GCC High and do I need it?
- Best CMMC training resources
- CMMC Level 1 guide as audio book
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- CUI enclaves in CMMC compliance: Are they right for your business?
If you’re looking for a CMMC consultant or Registered Practitioner Organization:
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