Cybersecurity & Compliance Lead

BTI Solutions • Arlington, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

One of our clients is seeking a Cybersecurity & Compliance Lead to oversee CMMC management and security infrastructure operations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance (Secret or above), as required by defense contract obligations
• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related IT field
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity
• High-level understanding of enterprise security tools (e.g., Firewalls, VPNs, EDR, etc.) and architectures

Nice To Haves

• Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA) and CMMC-related credentials (e.g., CCA, CCP)
• Prior work experience within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) or with major federal and defense contractors
• Hands-on experience building and securing defense security architectures within cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Microsoft GCC High)
• Proven experience successfully undergoing and completing official CMMC C3PAO audits

Responsibilities

• Lead CMMC Level 2 certification readiness and operational management by complying with NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, and DFARS requirements
• Validate and enhance system architectures and technical security controls to ensure compliance with CMMC standards for protecting CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information)
• Design and manage a supply chain cybersecurity risk assessment framework to identify, evaluate, and mitigate third-party security risks
• Deploy and operate enterprise security solutions (e.g., Firewalls, VPNs, EDR, etc.)
• Establish and manage the lifecycle of security policies
• Proactively manage vulnerabilities and conduct real-time log monitoring to detect and respond to security threats

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive health and wellness offerings
• opportunities for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior