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Job Description
We are looking for a Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist to join our growing team! This role requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk assessments, and compliance standards. You will lead audits and assessments for clients, provide expert guidance on remediation strategies, and play a key role in shaping our internal compliance processes.
What You Will Do
Lead risk and compliance assessments, audits, gap analyses, and remediation planning
Work on projects focused on SOC 2 Type 2, NIST 800‑171, and CMMC compliance
Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear, actionable way
Help develop policies, procedures, controls, disaster recovery plans, and technical documentation
Support the growth and maturity of our Federal practice by improving internal processes
Apply working knowledge of IT security architecture, infrastructure, and compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST, PCI DSS, and CMMC
Qualifications: Qualifications
Must Haves:
Active Secret Clearance
5+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 3 years in risk assessment or audit
Hands‑on expertise with SOC 2 Type 2, NIST 800‑171, and CMMC assessments
Strong understanding of security architecture, networks, and systems design
Practical knowledge of firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, access control, authentication, and OS security
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, IT, or a related field
Nice to Haves:
Top Secret Clearance
Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, PCI QSA, or ISO 27001
Experience developing and managing policy exceptions and remediation planning
Additional Information
This role is remote with occasional travel required to Tampa FL, Fort Bragg NC, and Washington DC for meetings, training, and team events.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Ridgeline International through its online applicant system, please contact Ridgeline's Talent Management Department at (703) 544-2424 or contact us through e-mail atcontact_us@ridgelineintl.com
We are looking for a Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist to join our growing team! This role requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk assessments, and compliance standards. You will lead audits and assessments for clients, provide expert guidance on remediation strategies, and play a key role in shaping our internal compliance processes.
What You Will Do
Lead risk and compliance assessments, audits, gap analyses, and remediation planning
Work on projects focused on SOC 2 Type 2, NIST 800‑171, and CMMC compliance
Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear, actionable way
Help develop policies, procedures, controls, disaster recovery plans, and technical documentation
Support the growth and maturity of our Federal practice by improving internal processes
Apply working knowledge of IT security architecture, infrastructure, and compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST, PCI DSS, and CMMC
Qualifications: Qualifications
Must Haves:
Active Secret Clearance
5+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 3 years in risk assessment or audit
Hands‑on expertise with SOC 2 Type 2, NIST 800‑171, and CMMC assessments
Strong understanding of security architecture, networks, and systems design
Practical knowledge of firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, access control, authentication, and OS security
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, IT, or a related field
Nice to Haves:
Top Secret Clearance
Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, PCI QSA, or ISO 27001
Experience developing and managing policy exceptions and remediation planning
Additional Information
This role is remote with occasional travel required to Tampa FL, Fort Bragg NC, and Washington DC for meetings, training, and team events.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Ridgeline International through its online applicant system, please contact Ridgeline's Talent Management Department at (703) 544-2424 or contact us through e-mail atcontact_us@ridgelineintl.com