CMMC Compliance Manager

Overview

On Site
$100,000 - $120,000
Full Time
10% Travel

Skills

CMMC
NIST
DFARS
cybersecurity
compliance
audit
governance
SOX

Job Details

Job Title: CMMC Compliance Manager
Location: Farmington, CT (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $100,000 $120,000 per annum + Benefits

About the Company:

Our client is a leading precision manufacturer serving the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. The organization is committed to maintaining the highest levels of compliance and security in alignment with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and related industry standards.

This is a critical new role reporting directly to executive leadership, offering visibility, impact, and long-term growth.

Position Overview:

The CMMC Compliance Manager will lead the company s compliance efforts related to cybersecurity, SOX, ISO, and defense-related standards. This individual will be responsible for implementing and maintaining frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to CMMC 2.0, NIST 800-171, and other applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the CMMC 2.0 compliance program, ensuring all requirements are met and documented.
  • Conduct readiness assessments, gap analyses, and remediation planning to achieve and maintain certification.
  • Collaborate with IT, Security, Operations, and leadership teams to develop and enforce compliance controls.
  • Oversee internal audits and coordinate with external auditors or assessors.
  • Maintain and update compliance documentation, risk registers, and evidence artifacts.
  • Provide training and awareness programs across the organization on compliance and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Stay up to date on changing compliance frameworks, government regulations, and defense contracting requirements.
  • Support broader SOX and ISO 27001 compliance initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in compliance, audit, or cybersecurity governance roles.
  • Strong working knowledge of CMMC 2.0, NIST SP 800-171, and DFARS .
  • Experience with SOX or ISO 27001 compliance programs.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to interface with executives and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CMMC-AB Certified Professional (CCP), CISA, CISM, or CISSP certification.
  • Experience in manufacturing or defense supply chain environments.
  • Familiarity with tools for compliance tracking and cybersecurity risk management.

Why Join:

  • Strategic and visible role working directly with senior Executives
  • Strong executive buy-in and immediate impact opportunity.
  • Competitive compensation and long-term stability with a respected manufacturer.
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