[Hiring] Virtual Chief Information Security Officer @Ntiva, Inc.

Role Description

As vCISO, you will provide strategic and operational cybersecurity and compliance guidance and serve as a trusted security advisor to Ntiva’s GovCon clients. You will be responsible for leading CMMC Level 2 and broader compliance strategies for both prospective and existing clients, supporting new business pursuits while strengthening and expanding current relationships. The vCISO works closely with Sales, Account Management, Engineering, and Delivery teams to align compliance initiatives with client business objectives and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will shape Ntiva’s go-to-market approach for compliance services, contribute to the standardization and maturity of the GovCon service stack, and ensure a consistent, scalable, and high-quality client experience across delivery, compliance, and advisory services.

Requirements

• This role demands the capability to guide a client through every step of the CMMC Level 2 certification process.
• Assist clients in creating comprehensive policies and ensure those policies are accurately mapped to verified controls.
• Experience in developing and implementing GRC tools is essential for success in this position.
• Provide direct support to Sales and Account Management teams during CMMC and broader compliance discussions with prospective and existing clients, including but not limited to client calls, strategy sessions, and proposal development.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert to help shared services teams navigate evolving compliance requirements and client expectations.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of Ntiva’s compliance go-to-market strategy, ensuring alignment across sales, delivery, and marketing.
• Drive the standardization, documentation, and refinement of the GovCon service stack to ensure a unified and scalable delivery model.
• Help ensure Ntiva’s compliance offerings remain competitive, scalable, and aligned with industry standards.
• Conduct monthly security log reviews and oversee timely remediation activities to maintain CMMC Compliance.
• Document and upload remediation results into the GRC platform.
• Escalate critical security and compliance risks to GovCon leadership with clear impact and recommended actions.
• Validate that all remediation efforts align with applicable regulatory and contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• 3–4+ years of IT compliance experience with a strong security focus.
• Two full-cycle CMMC Level 2 audit completions with direct, hands-on execution from gap assessment through remediation validation and final documentation (not solely oversight or advisory).
• Demonstrated full audit lifecycle experience, including control testing, evidence collection, POA&M management, remediation tracking, and audit documentation.
• Background in IT consulting, managed services (MSP), cybersecurity, or compliance advisory services.
• Strong knowledge of managed services delivery models and cybersecurity tooling that enable scalable compliance.
• Practical understanding of core security technologies, including firewalls and infrastructure controls that support compliance frameworks.
• Deep working knowledge of CMMC (Levels 1–2) and NIST 800-171.
• Experience accurately tracking and documenting billable time in accordance with client-facing consulting or managed services environments.
• Experience supporting GovCon clients and navigating federal regulatory requirements.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for both technical and executive audiences.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employee and family
• 401k + company-matched contributions 4% match on 5% contribution - no vesting period! (Employee and Company contribute after 90 days)
• Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage (company provided)
• Short-Term (voluntary enrollment) and Long-Term Disability coverage (company provided)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Options / PPO Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) + Volunteer Time Off (VTO) + 8 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Generous Employee Referral Program - cash bonus for successful referrals!
• Dynamic Recognition and Rewards
• Clear Promotion and Advancement Tracks
• Work with Industry-Leading Talent