IonQ
Quantum Computing
Governance,Risk,andComplianceEngineer
“Governance, Risk, and Compliance Engineer at IonQ. Skills: CMMC implementation, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS clauses, Cybersecurity compliance. Own end-to-end CMMC implementation. Drive audit readiness”
What You'll Achieve.
Own and drive IonQ’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) posture; Achieve 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity; Accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense
Industry & Context.
Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, operational controls
Up to 10% travel, Requires access to technology subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions, Employment contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining necessary license/exception
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2–4 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, compliance, or IT security, Direct exposure to NIST SP 800-171 or CMMC compliance programs, Experience developing or contributing to SSPs, POA&Ms, and assessment artifacts, Participating in CUI environment scoping, Working knowledge of DFARS cybersecurity clauses (7012, 7019, 7020), Knowledge of CMMC 2.0 framework, Technical background in systems administration, cloud security, or security engineering, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent practical experience
Nice to Have
Familiarity with ITAR and EAR, Hands-on experience with GRC platforms (e.g., Hyperproof, Drata, Anecdotes AI), Hands-on experience with security tooling such as CSPM or vulnerability scanners, Prior experience in a defense contractor, national laboratory, government, or high-security research environment, CMMC certifications (CCP or CCA), CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC
What You'll Do.
Own end-to-end CMMC implementation
Drive audit readiness
Develop SSP and POA&M
Interpret DFARS clause requirements
Conduct internal audits
Support C3PAO assessments
Assess CUI environments
Implement technical controls
Serve as CMMC subject matter resource
Advise on DFARS flow-down requirements
Review FAR/DFARS clauses
Coordinate ITAR and EAR obligations
Contribute to compliance dashboards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Part of a cross-functional team; Guiding internal teams through audit readiness; Engage with IT and engineering teams on control implementation; Collaborate with legal and contracts teams; Facilitating readiness workshops
Process & Methodology
POA&M development, Remediation tracking
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