The Senior Cybersecurity Consultant will serve as both a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) and CMMC Readiness Consultant. This role will help clients strengthen and mature their cybersecurity programs, conduct security and compliance assessments, and guide organizations through CMMC readiness and certification preparation.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted vCISO advisor to client organizations, providing strategic cybersecurity leadership and program guidance. 
• Lead cybersecurity maturity, gap, and risk assessments against frameworks including CMMC, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, HIPAA, ISO/IEC 27001, and related standards. 
• Develop and enhance client security programs, policies, procedures, governance processes, and risk management practices. 
• Conduct CMMC readiness assessments, scoping activities, SSP reviews, POA&M development, and remediation planning. 
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership, boards, and technical teams. 
• Support clients through compliance initiatives and continuous security improvement efforts. 

Experience / Skills:

• Previous experience serving as a corporate CISO, Deputy CISO, Director of Information Security, or senior cybersecurity leader. 
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. 
• Demonstrated experience performing security assessments, risk assessments, and compliance readiness engagements. 
• Deep understanding of CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 requirements preferred. 
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing consulting skills. 

Desired Certifications & Licenses:

• CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) or Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) 
• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications