About the job
Company Description Ignyte Assurance Platform™ is a leader in collaborative security and integrated Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions. Since 2012, the company has been helping businesses streamline regulatory processes, enhance cybersecurity, mitigate risks, and achieve compliance efficiently. With roots in military leadership, Ignyte has evolved into a cloud-based platform powered by artificial intelligence and language recognition technology, enabling rapid regulatory compliance from the start. Organizations across Healthcare, Banking, Defense, and Technology trust Ignyte to protect resources and reduce audit preparation time, making compliance simpler and more effective.
Location: Remote (U.S.) | Central or Eastern time zone preferred
Experience Level: Mid–Senior (9 – 15 years)
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizenship required
Reports To: Director About the Role We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Professional with a strong background in auditing, consulting, and compliance within the public sector. This individual will join our growing cybersecurity assurance team supporting some of the most innovative and defense-focused organizations in the country. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of one of the cybersecurity frameworks, such as CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and NIST SP 800-53, and is eager to broaden their expertise across emerging regulatory domains such as FDA cybersecurity, SEC cyber governance, and FedRAMP. You will perform audits, develop reports, guide clients through compliance journeys, and leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and insight generation.
Key Responsibilities
- Integrate with the existing Service Delivery team and provide transition, support, and account maintenance for our growing list of customers.
- Conduct cybersecurity gap assessments, readiness reviews, and audits aligned with NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, and CMMC requirements.
- Provide consulting and advisory services for clients in the defense and public sectors.
- Support development and maintenance of system security documentation (SSP, POA&M, SARs, risk assessments, audit reports, etc.).
- Translate complex cybersecurity requirements into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and executive stakeholders.
- Use AI-assisted analysis and automation tools to streamline compliance, documentation, and reporting processes.
- Engage in cross-framework learning and advisory (e.g., FDA Cyber Regulations, SEC Cyber Disclosure, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, etc.).
- Present findings and recommendations through professional reports and executive briefings.
- Collaborate with internal experts and leadership on continuous improvement initiatives and framework harmonization projects.
- NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC
- NIST SP 800-53/FedRAMP, or equivalent frameworks
- ISO 27001 or PCI
- Experience supporting DoD, Aerospace firms, or regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, defense, energy).
- Working knowledge of DoD cyber regs, FDA cybersecurity regulations, SEC cyber risk disclosure rules.
- Ability to evaluate and understand complex IT ecosystems. Technical competence for airgapped or cloud-based systems.
- A lifelong learner who thrives on understanding and applying new frameworks.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and driven by delivering high-quality audit results.
- Passionate about supporting organizations critical to national security.