Location: New York, NY (in-person or hybrid)
Who We Are: Koop Technologies ("Koop") helps trailblazing tech companies commercialize faster by taking care of compliance, security, and insurance requirements in a single, seamless GRC platform. Startups in AI & Software 2.0, Robotics, Energy & Climate, Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing, and more verticals rely on Koop daily to satisfy contractual requirements from customers and the government.
This decade will be defined by Deep Tech. As Aerospace & Defense, dual-use, and federal-adjacent startups scale, they face increasingly stringent cybersecurity requirements — especially under CMMC and NIST 800-171. These requirements are complex, resource-intensive, and often misunderstood.
Koop’s mission is to simplify compliance for the most technically ambitious companies in the world while protecting society from a new generation of risks.
We are post-product-market-fit, growing rapidly, and expanding our compliance team to support product development and customer success in the CMMC space. We value strong work ethic, first-principles thinking, creative problem-solving, excellent communication skills, and technical depth.
Job Description: We are looking for a senior CMMC Compliance Expert / Manager who will play a pivotal role in both:
Supporting customers pursuing CMMC certification, and
Building CMMC automation capabilities into Koop’s GRC platform.
This is a hybrid IC + Manager role. You will directly manage customer engagements and oversee a growing team of CMMC analysts, while also shaping how CMMC is operationalized and automated inside our product.
Working closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Leadership, you will:
Lead end-to-end CMMC readiness engagements for Aerospace & Defense and federal-adjacent customers
Guide customers through NIST SP 800-171 implementation, SSP development, POA&Ms, gap assessments, and audit preparation
Interpret and operationalize CMMC Level 1 and 2 requirements into scalable, repeatable workflows
Manage and mentor a team of CMMC analysts
Design standardized methodologies, templates, and playbooks for CMMC implementation
Translate regulatory requirements into product specifications for automation within Koop’s GRC platform
Collaborate closely with Engineering to embed CMMC workflows, control tracking, evidence collection, and reporting into the product
Act as a subject matter expert in CMMC and defense compliance frameworks
Support go-to-market initiatives by contributing to thought leadership, webinars, customer conversations, and product collateral
Stay current with CMMC rulemaking, DoD guidance, and evolving assessment standards
You will join a team of product builders, engineers, and compliance professionals building the pioneering GRC platform for Deep Tech and Defense startups.
Job Requirements:
Deep hands‑on experience with CMMC Level 1 and 2 and NIST SP 800-171 implementation
Experience building and managing SSPs, POA&Ms, and performing readiness assessments
Strong familiarity with DFARS 252.204-7012 and related DoD cybersecurity requirements
Experience preparing organizations for third‑party C3PAO assessments
Proven experience managing compliance engagements and mentoring junior analysts
Ability to translate regulatory language into practical, implementable controls
Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
Founder mindset, strong ownership, and ability to operate in a fast‑paced startup environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications:
8+ years of cybersecurity or compliance experience, with significant exposure to defense or federal contracting environments
Prior experience in a consulting, advisory, or in‑house compliance leadership role
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCP, CCA, or equivalent)
Experience working with early‑stage or high‑growth companies is a strong plus
Administrative:
In‑person or hybrid role in New York City
Competitive salary and generous equity
Health, dental, and vision package
Flexible time off and paid holidays
Tremendous growth opportunity (professionally, personally, and financially)
Why Koop Technologies?
A rare opportunity to shape how CMMC compliance is automated for the next generation of Aerospace & Defense startups
Direct impact on product development and customer success at an early‑stage, high‑growth company
Work with an energetic, high‑caliber team across product, engineering, compliance, and sales
Help define best practices for CMMC automation and defense cybersecurity compliance
Join a mission‑driven company protecting the world from a new generation of technological risks
How to Apply: Please apply on our website or on LinkedIn. For additional information, please contact talent@koop.ai.
Koop Technologies is an equal opportunity employer, inclusive of people from all walks of life who are willing and able to commit themselves fully to the role.
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Who We Are: Koop Technologies ("Koop") helps trailblazing tech companies commercialize faster by taking care of compliance, security, and insurance requirements in a single, seamless GRC platform. Startups in AI & Software 2.0, Robotics, Energy & Climate, Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing, and more verticals rely on Koop daily to satisfy contractual requirements from customers and the government.
This decade will be defined by Deep Tech. As Aerospace & Defense, dual-use, and federal-adjacent startups scale, they face increasingly stringent cybersecurity requirements — especially under CMMC and NIST 800-171. These requirements are complex, resource-intensive, and often misunderstood.
Koop’s mission is to simplify compliance for the most technically ambitious companies in the world while protecting society from a new generation of risks.
We are post-product-market-fit, growing rapidly, and expanding our compliance team to support product development and customer success in the CMMC space. We value strong work ethic, first-principles thinking, creative problem-solving, excellent communication skills, and technical depth.
Job Description: We are looking for a senior CMMC Compliance Expert / Manager who will play a pivotal role in both:
Supporting customers pursuing CMMC certification, and
Building CMMC automation capabilities into Koop’s GRC platform.
This is a hybrid IC + Manager role. You will directly manage customer engagements and oversee a growing team of CMMC analysts, while also shaping how CMMC is operationalized and automated inside our product.
Working closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Leadership, you will:
Lead end-to-end CMMC readiness engagements for Aerospace & Defense and federal-adjacent customers
Guide customers through NIST SP 800-171 implementation, SSP development, POA&Ms, gap assessments, and audit preparation
Interpret and operationalize CMMC Level 1 and 2 requirements into scalable, repeatable workflows
Manage and mentor a team of CMMC analysts
Design standardized methodologies, templates, and playbooks for CMMC implementation
Translate regulatory requirements into product specifications for automation within Koop’s GRC platform
Collaborate closely with Engineering to embed CMMC workflows, control tracking, evidence collection, and reporting into the product
Act as a subject matter expert in CMMC and defense compliance frameworks
Support go-to-market initiatives by contributing to thought leadership, webinars, customer conversations, and product collateral
Stay current with CMMC rulemaking, DoD guidance, and evolving assessment standards
You will join a team of product builders, engineers, and compliance professionals building the pioneering GRC platform for Deep Tech and Defense startups.
Job Requirements:
Deep hands‑on experience with CMMC Level 1 and 2 and NIST SP 800-171 implementation
Experience building and managing SSPs, POA&Ms, and performing readiness assessments
Strong familiarity with DFARS 252.204-7012 and related DoD cybersecurity requirements
Experience preparing organizations for third‑party C3PAO assessments
Proven experience managing compliance engagements and mentoring junior analysts
Ability to translate regulatory language into practical, implementable controls
Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
Founder mindset, strong ownership, and ability to operate in a fast‑paced startup environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications:
8+ years of cybersecurity or compliance experience, with significant exposure to defense or federal contracting environments
Prior experience in a consulting, advisory, or in‑house compliance leadership role
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCP, CCA, or equivalent)
Experience working with early‑stage or high‑growth companies is a strong plus
Administrative:
In‑person or hybrid role in New York City
Competitive salary and generous equity
Health, dental, and vision package
Flexible time off and paid holidays
Tremendous growth opportunity (professionally, personally, and financially)
Why Koop Technologies?
A rare opportunity to shape how CMMC compliance is automated for the next generation of Aerospace & Defense startups
Direct impact on product development and customer success at an early‑stage, high‑growth company
Work with an energetic, high‑caliber team across product, engineering, compliance, and sales
Help define best practices for CMMC automation and defense cybersecurity compliance
Join a mission‑driven company protecting the world from a new generation of technological risks
How to Apply: Please apply on our website or on LinkedIn. For additional information, please contact talent@koop.ai.
Koop Technologies is an equal opportunity employer, inclusive of people from all walks of life who are willing and able to commit themselves fully to the role.
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