Governance, Risk & Compliance Consultant
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About Us
We are a premier cybersecurity consultancy, blending advanced offensive and defensive strategies to safeguard our customers.

With a team known for its contributions to cybersecurity research at platforms like Black Hat and DEF CON, we excel at identifying and mitigating sophisticated threats. Large enterprises from a range of industries trust us for advanced adversarial emulation and for critical support in managing their cyber frameworks. Governments trust us with classified projects, relying on our precision and discretion to handle sensitive information securely.

We’re a small group that makes a big impact. Our deep technical expertise and our commitment to clients continues to fuel our success, and with success comes growth – we’re currently searching for a GRC Consultant with a solid cybersecurity consulting background…

Role Profile
In this position your mandate is to ensure that our clients meet the stringent cybersecurity standards set by regulatory bodies in their industries and jurisdictions.

Working remotely, you’ll advise clients on best practices, develop work plans, harness resources, and ultimately drive engagements to completion.

This is a challenging role, but also an outstanding opportunity to join an accelerating startup in a position that’s crucial to the company’s continued success.

Key Responsibilities

Provide guidance and support to client organizations throughout their cybersecurity maturity journey, helping them to build robust cybersecurity roadmaps

Work with clients to design and implement right‑sized cybersecurity controls in line with global industry, sector, and regulatory frameworks and standards

Collaborate with clients’ teams to develop and implement risk treatment methodologies and plans necessary to achieve and maintain their program compliance

Clearly articulate cybersecurity requirements to client organizations’ employees of all levels to ensure understanding and senior leadership sponsorship

Assist organizations with the review and update of existing security policies and procedures to align with evolving requirements and best practices in cybersecurity





Prepare detailed reports on the status of an organization’s cybersecurity compliance. Prepare and deliver thoughtful, insightful, and professional presentations to clients and internal Malleum stakeholders

Keep abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and trends, as well as updates to the relevant industry standards such as the CMMC framework

Achieve utilization targets, complete projects on time and budget, and meet quality standards

Study, learn, test, document, execute and seek to continuously improve scalable consulting services processes to effectively deliver customer engagements while achieving a high level of customer satisfaction

Execute project planning, scheduling, and other coordination of internal and client resources to conduct interviews, meetings, and presentations

Develop a thorough understanding of our solution and service offerings, sales process, marketing materials, contract and statement of work (SOW) structure, methodologies, delivery standards, work tools, and processes

Pursue additional education and stay current on best practices, technical skills, and tools related to the position’s duties

Candidate Profile
We’re looking for a star. As an ideal candidate you’re a natural consultant: driven, highly organized, autonomous and analytical, with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to quickly establish your credibility and build trusting relationships with clients.

You thrive under pressure, you learn fast, and your expertise stretches beyond typical GRC work into the implementation of cybersecurity controls to support clients’ continuous improvement efforts.

It is essential that you fulfill the requirements to acquire a SECRET level II security clearance.

Key Qualifications

Post‑secondary education in information technology, computer science,



or equivalent combination of education and experience

5‑8 years of experience in IT security, risk management, or compliance

Current certification as a Registered Practitioner Advanced (RPA) or Registered Practitioner (RP) is an asset. The ability to achieve a Registered Practitioner (RP) credential under the CMMC version 2.0 framework is essential

In‑depth knowledge of the CMMC framework, NIST SP 800‑171, and DFARS 252.204‑7012 regulations

Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISA, CISM, coupled with advanced knowledge of a range of cybersecurity technologies and solutions

Skilled and experienced in managing projects and leading consulting engagements, with a record of delivering exceptional value to clients

Experience with cybersecurity systems and infrastructure design and configuration is a significant asset

Superior communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non‑technical staff

Exceptional client‑service orientation, with the ability to build trust and develop rapport with a broad range of client stakeholders, including Defense Industrial Base compliance and information system professionals

Independent and autonomous, with the drive to seek out and leverage internal resources as needed, and proactively take ownership of their work and career development

Excellent analysis and problem‑solving skills, especially in the information systems, security, and privacy space

Ability to learn new subject matter and context quickly and to maintain market and subject matter awareness

Ability to understand SOWs, customer proposals, project notes, deliverables, and final reports; assimilate previous experience, relevant subject matter, data, facts, and results; and develop relevant questions of colleagues to hasten understanding scenarios, methodologies, processes, and “lessons learned.”

Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type
Full‑time

Job function
Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries
Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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📌 Governance, Risk & Compliance Consultant (New Brunswick)
🏢 Malleum
📍 New Brunswick