Senior Cybersecurity Compliance Consultant (Public Sector – FedRAMP/NIST/CMMC)
Company - Our client is a globally recognized cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in risk management, compliance, and security advisory services for highly regulated industries. They are known for their deep expertise in helping organizations navigate complex regulatory frameworks and strengthen their security posture. Job Title - Principal Consultant (Public Sector Compliance SME) Location - Remote Role Type - Direct Hire or Contract-to-Hire Must Have Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with proven consulting experience
- Executive presence with the ability to engage CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs on complex security topics
- 7+ years of experience with frameworks such as NIST (800 series), CMMC, FedRAMP, DoD CC SRG/RMF, FISMA, or GovRAMP (StateRAMP)
- 7+ years of experience in consulting, IT security audit, compliance, risk management, or data privacy
- Relevant certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, or CMMC CCP/CCA (or equivalent)
Responsibilities and Job Details:
- Evaluate and enhance the security posture of complex systems impacting risk and compliance
- Serve as a subject matter expert across public sector compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements
- Provide advisory services to clients on security, risk, and compliance strategies
- Conduct research on evolving regulations and translate findings into actionable insights for internal teams and clients
- Communicate regulatory updates and best practices through trainings, documentation, and internal knowledge sharing
- Develop and maintain internal repositories of compliance and regulatory information
- Contribute to thought leadership through white papers, blogs, and conference participation
- Support business growth by developing methodologies, sales collateral, and standard operating procedures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a virtual consulting environment
- Mentor and support the development of junior team members
- Participate in client engagements and technical discussions, including occasional travel (up to 20%)
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring high-quality delivery and long-term relationship building
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