Director Of Compliance (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Director Of Compliance (Cybersecurity): Leading and maturing the compliance program for an MSP supporting the Defense Industrial Base with an accent on CMMC, NIST, and DFARS frameworks. Focus on scaling the organization, ensuring 100% client pass rates for CMMC Level 2 assessments, and establishing a structured operating rhythm.

Salary: $125,000–$140,000

Company

Managed Service Provider supporting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and affiliated commercial environments.

What you will do

• Design and manage the compliance organization structure, including role levels, career ladders, and operating rhythms.
• Own capacity planning and hiring strategies to scale the team based on the client pipeline and footprint size.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive internal education program and certification pathways (CCP, CCA, CISSP, CISM).
• Enforce rigorous readiness standards to ensure a 100% client pass rate for CMMC Level 2 C3PAO assessments.
• Act as or certify lead representatives to support clients during high-stakes third-party assessments.
• Maintain and standardize playbooks for gap assessments, SSP authoring, and evidence collection in line with DoD guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, business, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years in compliance, cybersecurity, or risk management with deep hands-on experience in NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in an MSP, MSSP, or consulting setting, including managing other managers.
• Proven track record of preparing clients for and supporting them through C3PAO or DIBCAC assessments.
• Strong command of DFARS 252.204-7012, -7019, -7020, and -7021 and the broader CMMC ecosystem.

Nice to have

• CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) and/or CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA).
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, or PMP certifications.
• Prior Director-level experience inside an MSP/MSSP serving DoD contractors.
• Experience scaling a compliance practice during periods of rapid growth.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Funded pathways for professional growth and industry certifications.
• Dynamic work environment focused on national security and critical industry support.