Cyber Security Consultant

Job Description We are seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to lead all information technology and security functions for our growing, mission driven organization supporting U.S. government, defense, and commercial clients. This role is both strategic and hands-on. You will own our security posture, compliance programs, and audit readiness (CMMC 2.0 and SOC 2), while also ensuring that day-to-day IT operations run smoothly. You will serve as the owner accountable for audits, security controls, and IT risk, while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, HR, and Finance. This role reports directly to the Head of Ops and will help shape how our IT and security capabilities scale as the company grows. Security, Compliance & Risk (Primary Focus) Own CMMC 2.0 and SOC 2 end-to-end, including: Control design and implementation Evidence collection and readiness Audit coordination and remediation Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, assessors, and external security partners Maintain and evolve security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with DoD and federal requirements Oversee access control, device security, identity management, and incident response processes Partner with leadership to assess and manage IT and security risk across the organization IT Leadership & Operations Lead all IT functions supporting corporate and program needs Own IT architecture, tooling decisions, and vendor selection Manage relationships with MSPs, security vendors, and cloud providers Ensure secure, reliable operation of systems supporting a distributed workforce Plan and execute IT improvements that scale with company growth Hands On Support & Team Enablement