Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer – CMMC Lead

Location: South Bend, Indiana (Onsite)
Compensation: Up to $150,000
Industry: Manufacturing

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to lead the implementation of CMMC compliance across the business.

This is a high-visibility, high-impact role responsible for designing, implementing, and documenting cybersecurity controls to ensure compliance and protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across engineering, production, and corporate systems.

The organization is serious about achieving compliance and is investing accordingly. This role will serve as the internal subject matter expert and drive the initiative from assessment through audit readiness.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

CMMC & Compliance Leadership

• Lead implementation of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 controls

• Conduct gap assessments against National Institute of Standards and Technology SP 800-171

• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP), POA&Ms, policies, and documentation

• Establish processes for handling and protecting CUI

• Prepare the organization for third-party C3PAO assessments

• Report progress and risk posture to executive leadership

Security Engineering (Manufacturing Environment)

• Secure ERP, engineering systems, file shares, and production-connected environments

• Implement network segmentation between corporate IT and operational technology (OT)

• Manage firewalls, MFA, endpoint detection/response, logging, and vulnerability scanning

• Harden Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Azure environments

• Improve monitoring, incident response, and access controls

What They’re Looking For

• 3+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience

• Hands-on experience implementing NIST 800-171 controls

• Experience preparing for CMMC or DoD compliance assessments

• Background in manufacturing or industrial environments strongly preferred

• Experience developing compliance documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms, policies)

• Strong understanding of Microsoft-based environments

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or Certified CMMC Professional are a plus but not required.

Why This Role Is Attractive

• Executive-level visibility and ownership

• Clear budget and commitment to achieving compliance

• Opportunity to build and formalize a security program

• Competitive compensation (up to $150K) in the South Bend market

• Long-term stability within the defense supply chain