Next Orbits INC · 12 hours ago
Senior FedRAMP / CMMC Security & Compliance Engineer
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNext Orbits INC is seeking a Senior FedRAMP / CMMC Security & Compliance Engineer to lead hands-on compliance execution across federal and defense-aligned environments. This role involves translating FedRAMP and CMMC requirements into practical implementations while partnering closely with various teams to ensure compliance outcomes are met effectively.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead hands-on support for FedRAMP and CMMC compliance initiatives , with primary responsibility for control mapping, implementation alignment, and assessment readiness
Translate FedRAMP (NIST 800-53) and CMMC / NIST 800-171 requirements into concrete technical and operational controls across cloud and system environments
Own control mappings, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and alignment between framework requirements and real-world implementations
Partner closely with engineering, DevOps, IT, and security teams to support deployment and enforcement of security controls , not just documentation
Support the development and maintenance of compliance artifacts, including SSPs, control narratives, and supporting evidence
Drive evidence strategy and collection, ensuring artifacts are defensible, complete, and aligned with assessor expectations
Serve as a senior point of accountability during assessments, readiness reviews, and stakeholder discussions
Identify compliance gaps, risks, and ambiguities early and proactively drive remediation plans
Provide clear guidance to technical teams on how to meet control requirements in practical, scalable ways
Review and validate control implementations and supporting documentation produced by other contributors
Help establish and reinforce consistent compliance practices, patterns, and standards across environments
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex requirements into actionable guidance
Operate with a strong bias toward execution, progress, and outcomes in fast-moving or imperfect environments
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in security, compliance, or risk management roles within regulated or federal-aligned environments
Strong hands-on experience supporting FedRAMP and/or CMMC initiatives, including control mapping and implementation support
Demonstrated ability to translate compliance frameworks into real technical and operational controls
Experience working directly with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP), including security-relevant services such as IAM, logging, encryption, monitoring, and vulnerability management
Proven ability to operate independently and lead compliance execution without heavy oversight
Comfort working in ambiguous environments and making sound judgment calls
Experience supporting audits, assessments, or readiness activities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain compliance concepts clearly to engineering and leadership audiences
US Citizenship required
Preferred
Experience working in federal, DoD, or defense-adjacent environments
Familiarity with AWS GovCloud and/or Azure Government
Experience supporting compliance in cloud-native or hybrid environments
Prior involvement in environments pursuing or maintaining ATOs
Experience collaborating with external assessors, auditors, or third-party partners
Background in environments where security, compliance, and engineering work closely together
Company
Next Orbits INC
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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