Senior Federal Security & Compliance Advisor - Remote

Midwest Startups; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Startups is seeking a Lead Security Compliance Advisor (GRC) to guide modern technology companies through complex federal security requirements. This remote, client-facing role demands hands-on strategy and strong communication with executive leadership.

You will own compliance roadmaps, mentor delivery teams, and translate dense FedRAMP/NIST/DoD RMF standards into clear, executable plans for cloud environments across multiple industries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of client-facing cybersecurity consulting and assessment experience.
• 2+ years steering project timelines and delivery milestones.
• Deep familiarity with U.S. federal compliance frameworks and NIST SPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end compliance engagements and risk assessments.
• Mentor delivery teams and maintain high-quality client deliverables.
• Translate complex standards into executable roadmaps for clients.

Skills

FedRAMP mastery

NIST SP 800-53/171/37/30

Cybersecurity consulting

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Midwest Startups is seeking a Lead Security Compliance Advisor (GRC) to guide modern technology companies through complex federal security requirements. This remote, client-facing role demands hands-on strategy and strong communication with executive leadership.

You will own compliance roadmaps, mentor delivery teams, and translate dense FedRAMP/NIST/DoD RMF standards into clear, executable plans for cloud environments across multiple industries.