Cybersecurity Professional – Auditor / Consultant
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Cybersecurity Professional – Auditor / Consultant
Location: Remote (U.S.) | Central or Eastern time zone preferred
Job Type: Full Time
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.
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.
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.
Requirements
- Experience: 5–10+ years of experience in cybersecurity auditing, consulting, or compliance in the public or defense sector.
- Frameworks: Demonstrated expertise with one or more of the following frameworks:
- NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC
- NIST SP 800-53/FedRAMP, or equivalent frameworks
- ISO 27001 or PCI
- Skills: Strong technical writing and audit reporting experience. Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging technical and executive audiences. Familiarity with AI or automation tools for cybersecurity and compliance workflows. Ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have
- 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.
Who You Are
- 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.
Excited to join a mission-driven team advancing the future of cybersecurity assurance through innovation and collaboration.
We Offer
- Opportunity to work with a leading cybersecurity and compliance platform.
- Remote work flexibility.
- Be part of a team that makes a significant impact on national security.
How to Apply
Email: [email protected] (send résumé here)
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Ignyte Assurance Platform was created for streamlining risk, compliance, and audit processes to enhance the organizations’ cybersecurity posture when looking to go beyond checklist software and spreadsheets.Ignyte’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled risk management software is designed to help Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) manage cyber & regulatory risk. This affordable solution is leveraging language and intent matching to meet multiple regulations at once. Ignyte meets the needs of both corporate and small-to-medium-size businesses with a faster than average speed-to-market and roll-out plan. At the same time, maximizing resource time, producing real-time reports, automating the evidence collection processes, minimizing audit time, and increasing overall trust in the organization’s regulatory compliance response.