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IT Compliance and Security Lead

Our client is seeking an IT Compliance and Security Lead to serve as a trusted advisor to their client base. In this role, you will design and implement robust security infrastructure while guiding clients through the CMMC compliance processes, ensuring top-tier security standards are consistently met.

Salary range $100,000 - $125,000 + comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid schedule - Greater Hartford

Responsibilities:

• Guide clients through compliance frameworks such as NIST, CMMC, and PCI, including gap assessments and remediation
• Support audits with evidence collection, reporting, and documentation to ensure compliance
• Conduct vulnerability scans, risk assessments, and configuration reviews to reduce risk
• Collaborate with NOC/SOC teams to monitor threats and respond to incidents
• Develop standardized configurations and automation for scalable security deployments
• Create and maintain security policies, procedures, and client environment documentation; deliver security awareness training
• Develop and execute incident response playbooks, investigate incidents, and coordinate threat remediation
• Design and implement security architectures across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments
• Manage and optimize security tools including EDR, MDR, MFA, SIEM, firewalls, and VPNs
• Continuously improve security tools, processes, and methodologies while staying current on emerging threats

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong Experience with compliance frameworks such as NIST, CMMC, PCI, and ISO 27001
• Prior experience in Manufacturing industry, preferably DOD subcontract manufacturing
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills, able to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders under pressure
• Solid understanding of servers, network infrastructure, and security technologies
• Hands-on experience securing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) using IAM, security groups, and native controls desired
• Demonstrates high integrity and a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Preferred certifications - CompTIA Security +, CISM, CISSP, GIAC