CMMC Cybersecurity Advisor – Hybrid Onsite MD

Paychex Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccalon in the United States (Hanover, MD) seeks a Cybersecurity Advisor with expert CMMC knowledge to lead clients toward compliance and secure architectures. This hybrid role requires on‑site presence at least three days per week and close collaboration with management, auditors, and technical teams.

You will shape strategy, perform risk analysis, coordinate POA&Ms, develop policies, and deliver training and awareness programs to elevate the organization’s security posture and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• CMMC experience and knowledge of the CMMC framework and implementation.
• Experience with risk analysis, incident reporting, and audits.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and implement security policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on a wide range of cybersecurity issues, including risk analysis, incident management, compliance, and security architecture.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies tailored to the specific needs and risk profile of the organization.
• Lead client organization’s CMMC certification process, from initial assessment to final certification and continuous monitoring.
• Develop and implement a CMMC compliance roadmap, including timelines, resource allocation, and key milestones.
• Lead compliance and security assessments with various cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including CMMC, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, NIST CSF, ISO 9001, and FedRAMP.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all cyber compliance-related matters, liaising with senior management, external auditors, and other relevant parties.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies tailored to the specific needs and risk profile of the organization.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Compliance

Project management

Communication skills

Security policy development

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

Eccalon in the United States (Hanover, MD) seeks a Cybersecurity Advisor with expert CMMC knowledge to lead clients toward compliance and secure architectures. This hybrid role requires on‑site presence at least three days per week and close collaboration with management, auditors, and technical teams.

You will shape strategy, perform risk analysis, coordinate POA&Ms, develop policies, and deliver training and awareness programs to elevate the organization’s security posture and regulatory