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Space Kinetic Corp. · 1 month ago

ISO Compliance Consultant

United States

Contract

Remote

Mid Level

Space Kinetic Corp. is a venture-backed startup focused on national security priorities, aiming to enhance space operations. The ISO Compliance Consultant will guide the organization through security governance, compliance readiness, and implementation of NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements, ensuring continuous compliance and oversight of security operations.

AerospaceLogisticsRoboticsTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and maintain all compliance documentation, including:

System Security Plan (SSP)

Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M)

Policies and procedures

Validate that implemented security controls meet NIST 800-171/CMMC requirements

Provide expert guidance on compliance strategy, prioritization, and remediation

Conduct internal risk assessments, gap assessments, and readiness checks

Ensure continuous compliance and timely updates as regulations evolve

Monitor firewall alerts, SIEM/log alerts, and system security events

Review internal logs (server, endpoint, network) on a recurring basis

Track newly released CVEs and advise on remediation or risk acceptance

Provide high-level oversight of the organization's security posture

Coordinate with the IT team regarding control implementation and evidence gathering

Phase 1 (Build-out): Higher level of involvement establishing controls, documentation, and security architecture

Phase 2 (Steady State): 5–10 hours/week of ongoing security monitoring, documentation updates, and compliance governance

Qualification

NIST 800-171CMMCISO 27001SSP preparationPOA&M preparationSecurity governanceRisk assessmentsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsDetail-orientedAdaptabilityMotivational skillsWritten communicationCreative thinking

Required

Strong knowledge of NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001, or equivalent frameworks

Experience preparing SSPs, POA&Ms, policies, and security governance documentation

Understanding of IT environments (servers, cloud, networking, authentication)

Experience conducting audits, gap assessments, or compliance readiness reviews

Ability to communicate clearly with both executives and technical staff

Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and adapt to changing needs

Ability to work with minimal direction or support and to learn quickly; strong analytical skills; creative and innovative thinking; detail-oriented; calm under pressure; commitment to follow-through; enthusiastic with a talent for motivating others; receptive to criticism and open to others' ideas; and effective in written communication

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)