CMMC Consultant

We are looking for an experienced CMMC Consultant to support compliance and audit preparation efforts for a Long-term Contract opportunity in Torrance, California. This role will guide the development of high-quality security documentation, help translate compliance expectations into practical controls, and partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen assessment readiness. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in cybersecurity governance, policy development, and security compliance within complex enterprise environments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, revise, and enhance security policies, standards, and procedures so they are thorough, consistent, and prepared for formal review.
• Create new compliance documentation where gaps exist and improve existing materials to align with CMMC expectations and audit standards.
• Partner with legal, people operations, and security stakeholders to confirm documentation accuracy, applicability, and organizational alignment.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define required controls, document measurable success criteria, and identify appropriate evidence for validation.
• Evaluate whether controls should be applied enterprise-wide or tailored to specific teams, while identifying technical and compensating measures when needed.
• Lead activities that strengthen readiness for a future C3PAO assessment, including organizing documentation and supporting pre-audit preparation.
• Help maintain appropriate separation of duties across compliance and assessment activities to support an objective audit posture.
• Coordinate with external assessors and internal stakeholders to keep readiness efforts on track and provide clear status reporting to leadership.
• Take ownership of audit readiness initiatives or support daily execution tasks that advance the organization's compliance goals.