Associate Director, Cybersecurity Compliance – NIST/CMMC Lead

ACCsurance, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity consulting firm based in the United States is seeking an Associate Director – Cybersecurity Compliance Lead to guide its NIST/CMMC compliance efforts. The successful candidate will lead the development and management of cybersecurity compliance activities, oversee technical implementations, and ensure adherence to key security standards. Candidates with certifications like CISSP and experience in NIST standards and compliance processes are preferred. This role is vital for enhancing security across both National and Public Sector enterprises.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to get a secret clearance.
• Strong understanding of NIST 171.
• Basic understanding of operating systems and security baselines.

Responsibilities

• Lead/manage program activities for DFARS 171 compliance.
• Manage technical security controls for system implementation.
• Create and execute security test activities for control implementations.

Skills

CMMC knowledge

NIST SP800-171

FISMA

FedRAMP

CISSP

CISM

CRISC

CDPSE

Vulnerability scanning

Penetration testing

Job description

A cybersecurity consulting firm based in the United States is seeking an Associate Director – Cybersecurity Compliance Lead to guide its NIST/CMMC compliance efforts. The successful candidate will lead the development and management of cybersecurity compliance activities, oversee technical implementations, and ensure adherence to key security standards. Candidates with certifications like CISSP and experience in NIST standards and compliance processes are preferred. This role is vital for enhancing security across both National and Public Sector enterprises.