CMMC Compliance Architect & Cyber Advisor

Eccalon, LLC; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccalon, LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Advisor specializing in CMMC to guide client organizations toward and through certification. The role requires expert knowledge of IT and cybersecurity, with emphasis on risk analysis, incident handling, and security architecture across multiple frameworks.

You will lead the CMMC certification process, develop remediation roadmaps, and collaborate with senior management, auditors, and operations teams to embed best practices and ongoing compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CMMC-AB Certified Assessor or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on cybersecurity issues including risk analysis, incident management, compliance, and security architecture.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies tailored to the organization’s risk profile.
• Lead the organization’s CMMC certification process from assessment to certification and continuous monitoring.
• Develop CMMC compliance roadmaps with timelines, resources, and milestones.
• Lead assessments across frameworks (CMMC, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, NIST CSF, ISO 9001, FedRAMP).
• Develop policies, SSPs, and training content; coordinate audits with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Compliance

Risk analysis

Incident management

Security architecture

Project management

Communication

Policy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, IT, CS

Master’s degree (preferred) in Cyber Security/IT/CS

Job description

Eccalon, LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Advisor specializing in CMMC to guide client organizations toward and through certification. The role requires expert knowledge of IT and cybersecurity, with emphasis on risk analysis, incident handling, and security architecture across multiple frameworks.

You will lead the CMMC certification process, develop remediation roadmaps, and collaborate with senior management, auditors, and operations teams to embed best practices and ongoing compliance.