Strategic IT Advisor-Compliance

GadellNet Consulting Services is a rapidly growing IT company based in the Midwest, providing technology solutions to hundreds of businesses across various markets. We are also a family-friendly company and an Equal Opportunity Employer passionate about building a creative, growth-oriented, and progressive work environment. We are dedicated to empowering our diverse team of employees to drive exceptional business results for our clients. As a Certified B Corporation, we are also committed to considering the impact of our decisions on our employees, customers, suppliers, community, and environment. Join us in powering the missions of our team and our clients while making a difference in our communities. We encourage candidates to review our website to learn more about our values and company culture.  
 

About the Position:
 

As a Strategic IT Advisor, you will work with clients
to transform their organizations through the use of technology. Strategic IT Advisors are tasked with addressing the holistic technology needs of an organization to drive efficiency, employee/client satisfaction, and profitability. We are looking for a Strategic IT Advisor to focus on taking clients through a Compliance journey within their organization, specifically NIST and CMMC focused (HIPAA Compliance Experience a plus) 

Requirements: 

• Foundational understanding of CMMC 2.0, NIST SP 800-171, and DFARS cyber clauses (7012, 7019, 7020, 7021) 

• Experience consulting with SMBs in regulated industries  

• Ability to translate cybersecurity controls into actionable technical steps 

• Strong knowledge of common SMB tech stacks (Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, Windows Server, firewalls, etc.) 

• Familiarity with GCC High or other FedRAMP-authorized environments 

Responsibilities:
 

Assessments & Gap Analysis 

• Conduct readiness assessments aligned to CMMC 2.0 (Levels 1–2) 

• Map current client environments to NIST SP 800-171 and identify gaps 

• Develop System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and other required documentation 

Strategic Planning 

• Create tailored CMMC compliance roadmaps and timelines for SMB clients 

• Advise on business decisions regarding enclave strategies, inheritance, and cloud service providers 

• Educate clients on shared responsibility models and contractor obligations under DFARS clauses 

Technical Implementation 

• Guide or manage the implementation of required technical controls (e.g., MFA, log management, secure remote access, system hardening) 

• Provide architectural guidance for compliant enclaves (e.g., GCC High, AWS GovCloud, on-prem segmentation) 

• Coordinate with internal IT or third-party MSPs to validate proper configuration and control enforcement 

Client Support & Enablement 

• Train client stakeholders on cybersecurity best practices and compliance obligations 

• Support clients through DIBCAC assessments, OSC self-assessments, and C3PAO engagements 

• Maintain documentation and evidence packages for audit readiness 

Additional Responsibilities 

• Engage regularly with key stakeholders in the organization, including CEO, CFO, COO to establish direction for future IT investments and programs to help clients achieve their business goals.  

• Continuously advise clients on technology trends and compliance requirements and opportunities within their organization.  

• Write and deliver IT strategic roadmaps prioritizing initiatives and projects aligned to client's mission and business strategy.  

• Build and elevate the GadellNet brand image within industry and the community.  

• Lead and execute special projects including IT audits, application optimization projects, and other IT strategy related requests.  

• Coordinate with GadellNet
  Operations Team to ensure IT projects and services are strategically aligned with requirements and executed towards successful completion.  

• Facilitate and perform pre-sales activities focused on generating new strategic consulting engagements and identifying opportunities 

Values: 

GadellNet serves businesses in multiple markets with outsourced technical expertise. We are poised for continued growth and looking for team players excited to power missions through technology. At GadellNet, our core values guide our decision-making processes, the overall empowerment of our employees, and the assignment of responsibility within our teams.
Our team members support the values and goals of GadellNet, which fosters a one-of-a-kind service experience for our clients and establishes a culture that attracts and retains the top talent available in our markets.  

At GadellNet, we live and celebrate our three core values:  

• Make an Impact 

• 100% Responsibility 0% Excuses 

• Grow or Die 

Benefits:
 

GadellNet also offers the following benefits: 
 

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.  

• Paid time off, including parental leave and volunteer time. 
   

• Flexible work environment.  

• Access to mental health services.  

• Employee matching donation program. 

• 401k and employer matching.