Fractional IT & Cybersecurity Leader — NIST/CMMC

JAKTOOL, Engineered Solutions; New Jersey; On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Job summary

JAKTOOL is seeking an experienced Fractional IT & Cybersecurity Lead to provide senior technical leadership for our IT infrastructure, cybersecurity program, and NIST/CMMC compliance efforts.

This role will work closely with company leadership and internal and/or external IT resources to establish and maintain a secure, reliable, and scalable technology environment appropriate for a growing engineering and manufacturing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in technology leadership roles.
• Comprehensive knowledge in enterprise software systems architecture, data management, software engineering, and IT governance.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity practices and NIST/CMMC compliance regulations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting regulated environments such as government contracting, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Understanding of cloud-based technologies and related applications.
• Up-to-date understanding of security policies and emerging threats.
• Ability to proactively identify risks and provide clear recommendations to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an IT and cybersecurity roadmap aligned with company growth and business objectives.
• Oversee IT operations, system administration, and user support to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Lead cybersecurity program including IAM, MFA, privileged access, EDR, patch management, and data protection.
• Ensure NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC compliance across the organization.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to internal/external IT resources.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure clear responsibilities and security requirements.
• Develop documentation and monthly IT/cybersecurity reporting for leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related.

Job description

JAKTOOL is seeking an experienced Fractional IT & Cybersecurity Lead to provide senior technical leadership for our IT infrastructure, cybersecurity program, and NIST/CMMC compliance efforts.

This role will work closely with company leadership and internal and/or external IT resources to establish and maintain a secure, reliable, and scalable technology environment appropriate for a growing engineering and manufacturing organization.