Specifications:

Job Title: Cybersecurity Compliance Manager – Assessment Support

Location: Onsite - Fort Collins, CO

Department: Program Engineering

Job Type: Full Time – Salary

Rate: $70,000/year commensurate with experience and expertise

Reports to:  Associate Program Engineer

Company Introduction:

Ardalyst’s primary goal is to deliver cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions that help our clients protect their business and expand their competitive edge. Ardalyst is a combination of the words ardent and catalyst, as we are passionate change agents looking to uplevel our whole industry. By challenging common wisdom, sharing best practices, and looking at problems differently, the Ardalyst team helps educate public and private institutions on how best to mature workforces, processes, and technologies to thrive and succeed in a rapidly changing environment.

Job Summary: 

Fit for the Role:

We’re seeking a motivated Cybersecurity Compliance Manager that’s focus is assessment support, to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will prepare documentation and personnel, represent Ardalyst during third-party assessments and guiding customers through the CMMC Level 2 evaluation process. You’ll serve as a subject-matter expert on compliance requirements, artifact evidence, and the technical configurations necessary to achieve certification. Additional responsibilities include conducting internal self-assessments, performing quality control reviews, and ensuring customers maintain readiness. You will also train and manage Assessment Support Interns, helping build a strong pipeline of future compliance talent. This position offers hands-on exposure to cybersecurity compliance work and a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of a fast-moving start-up.

Fit for the Culture:

Speak your mind – Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do and our belief in diversity of people supports our goal for diversity in thought. Ardalysts (that’s just what we call ourselves) come ready to contribute and find solutions.?

Act with independence – If you see a problem that needs solving, give a statement in the form of “I intend to (do this)”, then, get feedback, and carry out a solution.

Do research – When faced with uncertainty, take initiative to consult official documentation and reputable online resources. Summarize your findings and share them with the team to ensure clarity and alignment.

Prototype – The best solution is the fastest, minimally viable solution done against the principles defined for the goal. Create something quick, check in often, and iterate from there.

Focus On Your Strengths – We invest in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each employee so that you can shine at what YOU do best.?

See Yourself Grow – Ardalysts have cited being encouraged to take educated risks, kick-start progress, and advance their skills as one of their favorite things about working at Ardalyst and we’re determined to keep it that way.?

Bootstrapper– you can create new things, not just manage existing ones. You work well individually and as a team. You don't let fear of failure get in your way and keep trying until you have a breakthrough.

Innovator – once you have something built, you can systematize it, make it repeatable, and iterate on it to create improvement.

Geek– you crave the details, can't stop learning, and love to teach others.

To help understand our culture and operating model, we recommend you read Patrick Lencioni's "The Advantage" and David Marquet's "Turn the Ship Around!"

Potential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participate in assessments with customers and their C3PAOs
• Conduct self-assessments with customers
• Meet with customers to discuss the preparation of document-based artifacts
• Ensure quality and accuracy across document-based artifacts as well as implemented configurations
• Manage and train assessment support interns
• Communicates consistently with the Program Engineering Manager and Project Manager

Requirements:

• A strong understanding of the CMMC Level 2 Assessment Guide
• A strong understanding of the CMMC Assessment Process
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide technical answers to compliance questions presented by assessors.
• Obtain basic Microsoft and CompTIA certifications within first 6 months of employment, including:

                Microsoft SC-900 Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

                Microsoft AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals

                Microsoft MS-900 M365 Fundamentals

                CompTIA A+

                CompTIA Net+

                CompTIA Sec+

                Completion of the CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) Training within 6 months

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of assessment or audit experience
• At least 1 year of management experience
• Superior attention to detail.
• Aptitude for learning new software and systems.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Willing to work overtime depending on work demand.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Monetary assistance with training and certifications
• Flexible Hours

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally going up and down stairs carrying ~10lbs.

Disclaimer:

Ardalyst Holdings, LLC and their operating companies are EOEs that empower employees, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic—to meet and exceed customer expectations and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.