Defense Cybersecurity Compliance Lead (Remote - U.S. Citizens Only)

Our client, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions to the defense and government sector, is seeking a Defense Cybersecurity Compliance Lead to help drive federal compliance initiatives across FedRAMP, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 frameworks. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on security engineering, gap assessments, and control implementation within highly regulated environments.

What You'll Do:

Lead compliance and risk management initiatives across FedRAMP, ISO, and SOC 2 standards.
Conduct security assessments, develop remediation plans, and support audit readiness.
Work closely with engineering and operations teams to integrate security controls into cloud and hybrid environments.
Translate government cybersecurity requirements (e.g., executive orders, NIST publications) into actionable engineering plans.
Serve as the compliance SME for defense clients, ensuring proper documentation, reporting, and security posture.

What We're Looking For:

10+ years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 5 years focused on compliance in defense or federal environments.
Deep understanding of FedRAMP, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 requirements.
Familiarity with executive orders and their implications on infrastructure and security policy.
Experience as a validator, assessor, or ISSO is a plus.
U.S. citizenship required; active clearance preferred, but not mandatory.

Why This Role?

Work with government clients and sensitive national security programs.
Join a mission-driven team where your work directly supports national defense.