Senior Federal Cybersecurity & Compliance Consultant

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 more—and 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 you’re 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 don’t just deliver checklists—we solve real problems and walk the remediation path with them. Read more about our culture and values here: elevateconsult.com/about-us Our 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 You’ll 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: • 10–15 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 1–3), 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 implementations—technical, procedural, and documentation • Polished communication skills—you 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 • Bachelor's 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 You’ll Want to Join Us • We’re a tight-knit, values-driven team where smart, capable people thrive without bureaucracy • We support autonomy, ownership, flexibility, and real impact • Competitive salary ($160,000–$190,000), 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 you’re ready to take on high-value cybersecurity challenges, build meaningful client relationships, and help elevate the security posture of leading organizations—let’s talk. Apply tot his job