Compliance Lead - CMMC (NIST SP 800-171)

Defense Unicorns

Remote regions

US

Salary range

$123,250–$166,750/yr

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

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Role Description:

  • This person is the customer-facing lead for CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 engagements.
  • Owns NIST SP 800-171 interpretation, scoping, documentation, and assessment readiness.
  • Decides what systems must satisfy and configures controls in Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 GCC High.

Responsibilities:

  • Run kickoff, working sessions, and status reporting; answer CMMC questions directly.
  • Author and maintain System Security Plan, policies, POA&M, and evidence library.
  • Implement technical controls hands-on in customer tenants: identity, MFA, data protection, encryption.

Minimum Experience:

  • End-to-end experience taking defense contractors through NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC Level 2.
  • Proven ability to write assessor-ready documentation and implement technical controls.
  • Experience with endpoint management (Intune, Jamf) and centralized logging (SIEM).

Benefits:

  • 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision premiums.
  • Flexible Time Off plus federal holidays and extended year-end leave.
  • Paid Parental Leave and reimbursement for approved training and conferences.

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