Chief Information Officer (CIO) – CMMC Compliance

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Horizon IndustriesFederal Government Contracting
Remote with periodic onsite support as requiredPart-TimeExecutive
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Experience
Minimum 15 years of progressive IT leadership experience.
Required Skills
Risk Management

Requirements

  • Minimum 15 years of progressive IT leadership experience.
  • Previous experience serving as CIO, CISO, or equivalent executive role.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting CMMC Level 2 or NIST SP 800-171 compliance programs.
  • Experience operating within DoD, federal contractor, or defense-industrial-base environments.
  • Deep working knowledge of Microsoft 365 GCC High, Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel, and Intune.
  • Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management.
  • Preferred: Successfully supported an organization through CMMC certification.
  • Preferred: Experience participating in DoD cybersecurity assessments.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with DFARS 252.204-7012, 7019, 7020, and 7021.
  • Preferred: Certifications including CISSP, CISM, CGRC, CCSP, CCP, or CCA.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the designated CIO for all CMMC-related activities.
  • Act as executive owner of systems that process, store, or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
  • Provide executive oversight of Horizon's CMMC Level 2 program, including policies, plans, and artifacts.
  • Lead cybersecurity risk assessments and manage corrective action plans.
  • Review and approve key compliance documentation including the System Security Plan (SSP) and Risk Assessment Reports.
  • Interface with C3PAOs, compliance consultants, and federal customer representatives.
  • Support preparation for and participation in mock, self-, and formal C3PAO assessments.
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