Lead Compliance Specialist

Lead Compliance Specialist (Hybrid, Rockville, MD)

Ardent supports federal cybersecurity and privacy compliance efforts, focusing on Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) activities. The Lead Compliance Specialist will lead initiatives aligned with FISMA, NIST, and federal privacy regulations while ensuring systems meet all required security and authorization standards.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, federal holidays off, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, wellness stipends, and a culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability.

• Lead Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) activities using the NIST Risk Management Framework.
• Ensure compliance with FISMA requirements and federal cybersecurity standards.
• Develop, review, and maintain security documentation and authorization packages.
• Process Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and System of Records Notices (SORNs).
• Provide guidance on federal privacy laws, including the Privacy Act and HIPAA.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure systems meet compliance and authorization requirements.
• Support continuous monitoring and compliance reporting activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of cybersecurity experience.
• Strong understanding of FISMA, NIST frameworks, and federal privacy laws.
• Experience with SA&A processes and security documentation.
• One of the following certifications: CISSP, CAP, Security+, CISM, GSEC, or equivalent.
• Equivalent certifications must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher standards and be approved by the COR.

• Experience with Privacy Act, HIPAA, and federal privacy compliance frameworks.
• Baltimore Cyber Range (BCR) Cybersecurity Technical Proficiency.
• Experience supporting federal agencies in compliance and authorization efforts.

All candidates must be willing to undergo the required government‑issued background investigation process prior to receiving system access. We highly encourage Veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Ardent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, or any other aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law.