Cmmc/quality Manager Job at Nottingham Spirk (Cleveland, Ohio)

Job Description

Nottingham Spirk is adding an exciting, hands-on opportunity for an experienced CMMC/NIST/quality professional. We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled CMMC/Quality Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leading, developing, documenting, and executing compliance and quality strategies for industry standards especially CMMC and NIST 800-171. This role bridges quality management, IT networking knowledge, and information security compliance, ensuring that products, systems, and processes meet customer, regulatory, and organizational expectations. The CMMC/Quality Manager works cross-functionally with Engineering, IT, Operations, Program Management, and external partners to implement robust quality systems, support secure data handling, and maintain a continuous-improvement culture.

Job Responsibility

Oversee implementation and ongoing adherence to NIST SP 800-171 controls related to the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Collaborate with IT Networking teams and Managed Services Partner (MSP) to assess cybersecurity posture and implement required safeguards
Maintain documentation including SSP (System Security Plan), POA&M (Plan of Action & Milestones), incident response procedures, and audit records
Lead preparation for Dept of War or customer compliance assessments, including CMMC readiness and assessments
Train personnel on security practices, data-handling requirements, and quality-related compliance procedures
Maintain knowledge of most current updates in NIST and CMMC requirements and develops plans for updating NS policies, procedures and artifacts accordingly
Develop, document, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)
Create, refine, and enforce quality and compliance policies, standard operating procedures, and documentation controls
Lead internal and external quality audits
coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Track and analyze compliance and quality metrics
drive data-based improvements across the organization
Oversee supplier compliance, quality, incoming inspections, non-conformance management, and root-cause analysis
Work closely with networking/IT teams to ensure that systems impacting quality or compliance are properly configured, monitored, and secured
Understand network diagrams, data flows, and system interactions relevant to quality systems and CUI management
Evaluate and validate technical controls such as access management, system hardening, logging, and encryption to ensure alignment with NIST requirements
Support validation of connected systems used in development, testing, or data collection
Lead cross-functional problem-solving initiatives and process improvements
Compliance planning for implementation of new technologies including AI tools
Mentor and guide team members on quality principles, documentation, and compliance requirements
Serve as the primary quality and compliance liaison to customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies
Facilitate communication between engineering, operations, IT teams, and executive leadership
Support medical, aviation, automotive or other compliance standards as required by non-DoW clients

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in compliance/quality management or quality engineering
Direct experience implementing or maintaining NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC policies and procedures
Preferred experience with ISO-9001, AS9100, and ISO-13485 quality systems, but not required
Demonstrated success leading audits, investigations, and process-improvement projects
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status
Working knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., firewalls, VLANs, access control, encryption, endpoint security)
Excellent documentation, communication, and leadership skills
Demonstrated experience in influential leadership across multiple teams
Ability to teach audit participation techniques
Knowledge of DoW contracting requirements and cybersecurity regulations
Experience with compliance and quality management tools (e.g., Drata, control plans)

Nice to have

Certification: Security+, DoW Cybersecurity, CISA, or similar
Experience within product development, engineering services, or technology environments
Any Microsoft Certifications or GCC High familiarity
Familiarity with secure product development practices or controlled information workflows

What we offer

Flexible, comprehensive benefit package
Fun, team-based culture
Opportunity to learn and grow
And dog-friendly environment

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