Cybersecurity & Compliance Lead

*Position Overview**

One of our clients is seeking a Cybersecurity & Compliance Lead to oversee CMMC management and security infrastructure operations.

*Key Responsibilities**

1. CMMC Management

• Lead CMMC Level 2 certification readiness and operational management by complying with NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, and DFARS requirements
• Validated and enhance system architectures and technical security controls to ensure compliance with CMMC standards for protecting CUI (Controlled
• Unclassified Information)
• Design and manage a supply chain cybersecurity risk assessment framework to identify, evaluate, and mitigate third-party security risks

2. Security Infrastructure & Operations

• Deploy and operate enterprise security solutions (e.g., Firewalls, VPNs, EDR, etc.)
• Establish and manage the lifecycle of security policies
• Proactively manage vulnerabilities and conduct real-time log monitoring to detect and respond to security threats

**Key Qualifications**

• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance (Secret or above), as required by defense contract obligations
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related IT field
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity
• Technical Competence: High-level understanding of enterprise security tools (e.g., Firewalls, VPNs, EDR, etc.) and architectures

**Preferred Skills**

• Certifications: Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA) and CMMC-related credentials (e.g., CCA, CCP)
• Industry Experience: Prior work experience within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) or with major federal and defense contractors
• Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience building and securing defense security architectures within cloud environments (e.g., - AWS GovCloud, Microsoft GCC High)
• Audit Experience: Proven experience successfully undergoing and completing official CMMC C3PAO audits

**Additional Information**

• Employment Type: Full-Time, On-site
• Location: Arlington, Virginia
• Base Salary: $200,000

*Interview Process**

Resume Screening → Interview (1st/2nd) → Reference Check → Conditional Offer → Background Check → Final Hire