AWS Cloud Governance, Compliance Advisor – Top Secret

UltraViolet Cyber

Cloud Governance & Compliance Advisor at UltraViolet Cyber leads assessments of cybersecurity governance and compliance frameworks. Focused on ensuring alignment with regulatory and best practice standards.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeSpringfield • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and evaluate cybersecurity governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures
Assess compliance with regulatory and industry standards such as: GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST SP 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Cloud Controls Matrix
Apply maturity models (e.g., NIST CSF, CMMI) to establish a current-state baseline
Conduct interviews with compliance stakeholders and business leaders
Perform detailed document reviews (policies, procedures, audit reports)
Evaluate AWS governance processes and controls in regulated environments
Identify gaps in governance, risk management, and compliance capabilities
Develop actionable recommendations to improve governance structure and compliance posture

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance assessments
Expertise in regulatory frameworks and audit/assessment processes
Deep expertise in NIST, ISO, CSA CCM, and federal compliance frameworks
Core Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor, CCSK
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with SCI Polygraph (or eligible)

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)
Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness
Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
11 Paid Holidays Annually

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurity governancerisk managementcompliance assessmentsregulatory frameworksaudit processesNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkISO/IEC 27001Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrixmaturity modelsdocument reviews

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsstakeholder engagementanalytical skillsproblem-solving skills

Certifications

CISSPCISMCRISCCISAISO/IEC 27001 Lead ImplementerISO/IEC 27001 Lead AuditorCCSK