Executive Advisor, Governance, Risk & Compliance (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Executive Advisor, Governance, Risk & Compliance (Cybersecurity): Ensuring clients meet stringent cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements with an accent on CMMC and NIST 800-171/53 frameworks. Focus on designing right-sized security controls, developing risk treatment methodologies, and guiding organizations through their cybersecurity maturity journey.

Location: Remote (Must fulfill requirements to acquire a SECRET level II security clearance)

Company

A premier cybersecurity consultancy specializing in advanced offensive and defensive strategies, adversarial emulation, and critical support for government and enterprise cyber frameworks.

What you will do

• Guide client organizations in building robust cybersecurity roadmaps and maturity journeys.
• Design and implement cybersecurity controls aligned with global industry and regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams to develop risk treatment methodologies and program compliance plans.
• Articulate complex security requirements to employees at all levels and secure senior leadership sponsorship.
• Review and update security policies and procedures to align with evolving best practices.
• Prepare detailed compliance reports and professional presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to acquire a SECRET level II security clearance.
• 4+ years of experience in IT security, risk management, or compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of NIST SP 800-171; knowledge of CMMC framework and DFARS 252.204-7012 is a strong asset.
• Ability to achieve a Registered Practitioner (RP) credential under the CMMC version 2.0 framework.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISA, or CISM.
• Proven experience managing projects and leading consulting engagements for exceptional client value.

Nice to have

• Current certification as a Registered Practitioner Advanced (RPA) or Registered Practitioner (RP).
• Experience with cybersecurity systems and infrastructure design and configuration.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to join an accelerating startup in a high-impact, crucial position.
• Exposure to a team contributing to elite research at Black Hat and DEF CON.
• Remote work arrangement.
• Focus on continuous professional development and staying current with latest threats and standards.