IT Compliance Manager

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an IT Compliance Manager to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of an enterprise Information Technology compliance program within a regulated commercial and cloud-enabled industry, located in Rockville, MD. The IT Compliance Manager role is ideal for a compliance-focused leader with deep knowledge of security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and FedRAMP, who can advise leadership and ensure IT systems meet U.S. and international compliance standards.

Responsibilities of the IT Compliance Manager:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of the enterprise IT Compliance Program.
• Develop, evaluate, and maintain IT controls using industry best-practice frameworks.
• Drive adherence to IT controls and security best practices across technical teams.
• Serve as the FedRAMP Program Manager, including continuous monitoring and reauthorization activities.
• Conduct compliance reviews, internal assessments, and gap analyses against recognized frameworks.
• Create reports and dashboards to communicate compliance posture, risk status, and progress against goals.
• Baseline internal security practices against U.S. and international standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support cybersecurity maturity initiatives by tracking milestones, programs, and remediation efforts.
• Partner with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, auditors, and customers to support audits and compliance requests.
• Assist with Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) attestations and customer compliance inquiries.
• Work with IT and engineering teams to validate findings, track remediation, and confirm mitigation efforts.
• Support vulnerability management activities and IT risk management initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of evolving cybersecurity threats, regulatory changes, and compliance best practices.
• Advise leadership on IT compliance risks, regulatory impacts, and strategic compliance decisions.

Qualifications of the IT Compliance Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex IT compliance and information security requirements.
• Strong understanding of IT and information security concepts.
• Experience with U.S. and international data protection and privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA (preferred).
• Hands-on experience managing a FedRAMP program, including continuous monitoring and authorization deliverables.
• Experience conducting or supporting audits against frameworks such as ISO 27000, NIST 800-53, or NIST 800-171.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and managing direct reports, matrixed teams, or project-based staff.
• Familiarity with compliance regimes such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, and cloud security environments.
• Understanding of AWS compliance challenges and shared responsibility models (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and their application in a business environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, reporting, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred certifications include CISA, CRISC, SSCP, CSA CCSK, or CSA CCAK.

Compensation for the IT Compliance Manager includes:

• Salary range: $140,000 - $170,000
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 6/5/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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