Job Description:
• Develop, update, and maintain all compliance documentation, including: System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M), Policies and procedures.
• Validate that implemented security controls meet NIST 800-171/CMMC requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on compliance strategy, prioritization, and remediation.
• Conduct internal risk assessments, gap assessments, and readiness checks.
• Ensure continuous compliance and timely updates as regulations evolve.
• Monitor firewall alerts, SIEM/log alerts, and system security events.
• Review internal logs (server, endpoint, network) on a recurring basis.
• Track newly released CVEs and advise on remediation or risk acceptance.
• Provide high-level oversight of the organization's security posture.
• Coordinate with the IT team regarding control implementation and evidence gathering.
• Phase 1 (Build-out): Higher level of involvement establishing controls, documentation, and security architecture.
• Phase 2 (Steady State): 5–10 hours/week of ongoing security monitoring, documentation updates, and compliance governance.
Requirements:
• Strong knowledge of NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001, or equivalent frameworks.
• Experience preparing SSPs, POA&Ms, policies, and security governance documentation.
• Understanding of IT environments (servers, cloud, networking, authentication).
• Experience conducting audits, gap assessments, or compliance readiness reviews.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both executives and technical staff.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to work with minimal direction or support and to learn quickly; strong analytical skills; creative and innovative thinking; detail-oriented; calm under pressure; commitment to follow-through; enthusiastic with a talent for motivating others; receptive to criticism and open to others' ideas; and effective in written communication.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder).
Benefits:
• Equal Employment Opportunity.
• ITAR Requirements.
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