Security & Compliance Manager (FSO/CMMC)

Description

This senior‑level hire will serve as the organization’s CISO, Facility Security Officer (FSO), and compliance authority. The role leads cybersecurity strategy, implements CMMC and GCC High controls, manages security programs, and ensures compliance for government contracts. Lead CMMC program implementation and ensure GCC High compliance for defense programs. Serve as CISO and FSO overseeing facility security, information security, cybersecurity policy, and regulatory compliance. Conduct enterprise risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and incident response planning. Lead internal/external audits, gap assessments, and remediation plans. Interface directly with DoD, federal regulators, and auditors. Provide cybersecurity awareness training and guidance to staff. Track metrics, report on cyber posture, and advise executive leadership.

Skills

aerospace defense, CMMC, nist, DFARS, itar, gcc, Compliance, Audit, cissp, cism, cisa, FedRAMP

Top Skills Details

aerospace defense,CMMC,nist,DFARS,itar,gcc,Compliance,Audit

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Senior level (7 years cybersecurity/compliance; prior FSO experience required). Strong leadership and communication skills; able to influence executive decision‑making. Ability to interface with government regulators and defense customers. Experience creating policies, remediation plans, and cyber maturity tracking. US citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain required clearances (mandatory for FSO).

Experience Level

Expert Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chatsworth, CA.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Chatsworth,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $48 - $70