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Cybersecurity Compliance Manager

Trident Consulting

Aliso Viejo, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Operations, CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Services, Fortune 500 Customers, Gap Analysis, Healthcare, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Knowledge Transfer, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Medical Equipment, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, People Management, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Development, Professional Services, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Reporting Dashboards, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, ServiceNow, Status Reports, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
LOCATION
Aliso Viejo, CA
POSTED
10 days ago
Trident Consulting is seeking a " Cybersecurity Compliance Manager” for one of our client in " Aliso Viejo, CA” A global leader in a Medical devices.

Role: Cybersecurity Compliance Manager
Location:Aliso Viejo, CA
Job Type: Contract

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead a six-month cybersecurity compliance initiative focused on maturing the organization's NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) program. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will assess the current cybersecurity posture, develop a maturity roadmap, establish governance processes, and create sustainable documentation and controls that can be transitioned to the internal team.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong project management and cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) experience who can work independently and drive cross-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a NIST CSF maturity assessment and develop a prioritized roadmap.
  • Perform cybersecurity gap assessments and map existing controls to NIST CSF.
  • Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and governance documentation.
  • Build and manage project plans, milestones, risk registers, dashboards, and executive status reports.
  • Coordinate with IT, Engineering, Quality, Legal, and Regulatory teams to drive compliance initiatives.
  • Facilitate risk assessments, document findings, and track remediation activities.
  • Design repeatable governance processes, evidence collection templates, and control documentation.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior GRC team members.
  • Deliver executive presentations, stakeholder communications, and knowledge transfer documentation.

Required Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), or Information Security.
  • Hands-on experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) or equivalent frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or CMMC.
  • Strong project or program management experience with proven ability to lead complex initiatives.
  • Experience conducting cybersecurity assessments, gap analyses, and risk management activities.
  • Strong experience developing policies, procedures, standards, and governance documentation.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and drive projects with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in regulated industries such as Medical Devices, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Financial Services, or Defense.
  • Knowledge of NIST CSF 2.0.
  • Experience with GRC platforms such as ServiceNow GRC, Archer, Drata, or Vanta.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGRC/CAP, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.

What We're Looking For
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives from planning through execution.
  • Experience building cybersecurity compliance programs and governance processes from the ground up.
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with technical and executive stakeholders.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments.

About Trident Consulting
Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we've partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.

We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale

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