Managed IT Services for Growing Businesses. Compliance Expertise for Government Contractors.

First Column IT provides Cybersecurity‑focused Managed & Co-Managed IT Services and Cloud Services for organizations that want reliable and secure technology without complexity.
We specialize in compliance readiness for Government Contractors, including CMMC IT Services, Level 1 and Level 2, and DFARS environments.
First Column IT provides these services nationwide.

Enterprise-Level
IT Expertise & Support

At First Column IT, integrity is at the heart of every choice we make. Our commitment is to understand each of our clients’ current and future goals, and then equip them with IT infrastructure and technology to facilitate their growth and remain secure.

We’ve dedicated ourselves to protecting Northern Virginia and Metro DC businesses since 2002 including government contractors, small businesses, law firms, healthcare facilities, financial advisors and trade associations. We have developed long-term partnerships through consistently excellent customer service and attention to detail. Your success stems from the tightly integrated infrastructure, security, and IT systems you utilize every day. Make sure they’re powered by someone you trust.

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Empower Your Team with
Top-Grade Managed IT Solutions

Looking for a local, reliable and cost-effective managed or co-managed IT support services company? We’ve been here in Northern Virginia and the DC metro area for 20 years. Want to compare outsourced IT services with your in-house IT services? We can provide a custom quote for full-service IT support services for comparison. 
Advanced IT Cybersecurity Services

AI-powered, zero trust security is our baseline. Compliance management including CMMC, NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FINRA, GDPR, DFAR, SOX, disaster backup & recovery, unified threat management (UTM), Duo multi-factor authentication (MFA), intrusion prevention, network security audits, cybersecurity training & awareness.

Managed IT Support Services

24/7 IT support & help desk coupled with deep industry expertise. Co-managed IT services, IT consulting, hardware as a service, IT infrastructure audits and support, network design & support, small business managed IT.

Cloud Services

Custom collaboration, migration, and integration solutions. Cloud migration, Office 365 experts, fully managed server hosting, hosted PBX, Azure cloud, virtual desktop, cloud VoIP, cloud backup, Dynamics partners.

FAQs: CMMC Consulting Services

What does First Column IT do?

First Column IT is a Managed Services Provider, or MSP, that provides managed IT support, cybersecurity, cloud services, and compliance support for growing businesses and government contractors. The company helps clients operate secure, reliable technology environments so their teams can focus on running the business instead of managing day-to-day IT problems.

What areas does First Column IT serve?

First Column IT primarily serves businesses in Northern Virginia, the Washington, D.C. metro area, and Maryland, with its office in Manassas, Virginia. The company can also support remote and distributed organizations when the client environment can be securely managed through remote tools, monitoring, Microsoft 365 administration, and defined support processes.  We provide support to Clients Nationwide

How long has First Column IT been in business?

First Column IT has been in business since 2002, giving the company nearly 25 years of experience supporting business technology, cybersecurity, cloud systems, and managed IT services. That history is useful for buyers comparing providers because it shows long-term operating experience rather than a newly formed or short-term service provider.

Is First Column IT certified to handle CMMC and government compliance work?

Yes. First Column IT supports CMMC and government compliance work through managed IT, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, documentation, audit-readiness, and compliance support services.

Have a project in mind?

Start with our free consultation. We will provide a detailed proposal and firm quote based on your specific IT support needs. All at a predictable monthly cost per seat.
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