Senior Federal Cybersecurity & Compliance Consultant
Senior Federal Cybersecurity & Compliance Consultant
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Senior Federal Cybersecurity & Compliance Consultant
(Expert in CMMC NIST FedRAMP and Cyber Security Regulatory Compliance)
Remote / Full-Time
Are you a brilliant self-managed cybersecurity expert with deep federal compliance expertise
Elevate is looking for an exceptional Senior Cybersecurity & Compliance Consultant who thrives on solving complex cybersecurity challenges for federal-facing clients. You are an expert in CMMC (all levels) NIST 800-53 FedRAMP HITRUST PCI GDPR and moreand you know how to guide enterprise clients from chaos to compliance.
You must be able to work independently own complex client deliverables and operate as a trusted individual contributor. If youre highly analytical entrepreneurial and driven by a mission to deliver meaningful cybersecurity outcomes keep reading.
About Elevate
We are a boutique cybersecurity and compliance advisory firm with a reputation for excellence pragmatism and agility. Our team of high-performing consultants helps organizations meet stringent IT and regulatory frameworks including CMMC NIST FedRAMP ISO HIPAA and AI Governance. Our clients value us because we dont just deliver checklistswe solve real problems and walk the remediation path with them.
Read more about our culture and values here: Mission
To be proud of what we do. To serve and enjoy our clients and the people we work with. To grow our company and grow as individuals.
About the Position
We are looking for a motivated experienced and self-managed FedRAMP/CMMC Consultant that is excited to work in a fast-paced high-energy and creative environment.
The Senior Federal Cybersecurity & Compliance Consultant role is an integral part to service delivery team. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated love leading complex cybersecurity projects serving our clients and has an entrepreneurial spirit and mindset. This special breed of auditor/cyber security consultant is client-centric people-centric solution-focused resourceful adaptable organized reliable authentic able to work independently and in a team setting; and able to transition seamlessly between trivial day-to-day delivery and more complex client solutions.
What Youll Do
Lead and execute high-impact cybersecurity engagements focused on CMMC NIST 800-53 FedRAMP and other regulatory frameworks
Serve as a hands-on expert and trusted advisor for clients tackling enterprise-level compliance across hybrid/cloud environments (AWS Azure GCP on-prem)
Guide clients through the entire CMMC journey: from scoping CUI boundaries and inventorying data locations to implementing encryption DLP and system hardening controls
Solve complex issues related to data sprawl misconfigurations and control deficiencies
Support development of custom NIST-based cybersecurity roadmaps remediation strategies and evidence artifacts for audits
Continuously enhance internal delivery templates playbooks and methodologies
Collaborate directly with the CEO and senior stakeholders
Help shape the strategic direction of our compliance and security services
What you Need to Get Hired:
1015 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting with a strong federal sector focus
Deep technical background: prior experience in networking systems administration security engineering
Mastery of CMMC (Levels 13) NIST 800-53 FedRAMP Moderate/High and related frameworks (PCI HITRUST GDPR ISO 27001 SOC 2)
Strong understanding of CUI handling boundary definitions data discovery encryption at rest/in transit and endpoint protections (e.g. DLP)
Proven ability to lead enterprise clients through end-to-end compliance implementationstechnical procedural and documentation
Polished communication skillsyou can confidently present to CISOs auditors engineers and executive C-Suite Technology leaders
Independent resourceful driven: you self-manage meet deadlines and take ownership
Prior experience at a cybersecurity consulting firm or boutique advisory preferred
Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity MIS Technology Engineering or related technical field; additional credentials like CMMC RP CISSP CISA CCP CISM ISO QSA highly valued
Travel Requirements
This is a remote position that requires minimal travel. May require attendance at firm-wide events (annual / semi-annually) or for specific client meetings (rare).
Why Youll Want to Join Us
Were a tight-knit values-driven team where smart capable people thrive without bureaucracy
We support autonomy ownership flexibility and real impact
Competitive salary ($160000$190000) generous bonuses full healthcare 401(k) with employer match paid vacation and performance incentives
Minimal travel; fully remote; flexible work arrangements
Competitive compensation based on experience; provides full healthcare insurance (Medical Vision Dental Basic Life and other wellness benefits) 401k including employer contribution (once vested) paid vacation packages and performance-based bonuses.
If youre ready to take on high-value cybersecurity challenges build meaningful client relationships and help elevate the security posture of leading organizationslets talk.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
