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# Compliance Consultant at Planet Technologies

- **Company:** Planet Technologies
- **Location:** Eastern, United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/planettechnologies/9bf0a88f-ed52-411e-88d6-3eafc41212a3

## Job description

Planet Technologies, the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as a Sr. Compliance Consultant. In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that benefit our country.

As a subject matter expert and member of our Compliance team, you’ll focused development and delivery of compliance solutions and strategies to our Commercial, Defense Industrial Base and State/Local customer base.

## Responsibilities

- This role will serve as a trusted advisor to Planet customers as they seek to balance their operational requirements with their need(s) to demonstrate compliance with one or more formal risk management frameworks in CMMC related projects
- The Consultant will author (for new systems/environments) and/or augment policies, plans, processes, procedures, plans of action and milestones and other artifacts in CJIS and FedRAMP environments
- Responsible for interviewing customer’s personnel, present findings, conduct security assessments of systems/environments, and provide educational material about compliance to customers.
- Providing educational material about customer compliance.
- Conduct compliance audits, assessments, and gap analyses to identify areas for improvement
- Collaboratively develop policies and procedures for customers to facilitate adherence to compliance requirements.
- Assist in developing and standardizing service offerings aligned with industry trends.
- Grow your career by using the latest tools and technologies to assist Planet’s great and growing number of high-profile clients.
- Shape the future of Planet’s service offerings and client strategies; represent Planet’s values to our customers every day and crush the delivery of your assigned projects by delivering and communicating your work effectively

## Requirements

- Experience: 3+ years with various compliance standards including but not limited to CMMC, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), CIS, HIPAA, CJIS and FedRAMP Compliance experience
- Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field preferred.
- Certification in at least 2 relevant areas (e.g., security, compliance, project management) ideally with CCP and or CCA Certification
- In depth knowledge of Microsoft capabilities supporting Compliance within Azure and Office 365.
- 3+ years in Data Security & Compliance
- 2+ years of Security Compliance Audit Experience required with a focus on NIST 800-53 Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations, Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), NIST 800-171 Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations, or Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMMC) v2 frameworks. Experience with additional frameworks
- Expertise in regulatory compliance, cloud security and compliance, and Microsoft compliance tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently as needed.
- The ability to work effectively with Compliance SME’s, Technical Architects, Sales, and Planet Customers.
- Building and maintaining a reputation as a trusted advisor to your colleagues and Planet’s customers.
- A proven history of success working in a collaborative work environment with enthusiastic peers and caring leaders
- Ability to travel as needed per customer request
- Ability to obtain and maintain basic security clearance

We are looking for rock stars to join our collaborative team. Are you driven by satisfaction in a job well done? If so, you may be a match. If you feel you have the drive, knowledge, and skills to be successful in this role, we want to hear from you today!

Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations.  Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies.

Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Federal Agency Clearance Requirements may require up to a 10-year background investigation - US Citizenship (clearable) is required.

Salaries for Consultants at Planet Technologies range from $120,000 and $210,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.

Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more. Details about our benefits can be found here Planet Technologies Benefit Guide 2025-2026

## About Planet Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Planet Technologies is a leading provider of Microsoft professional services to the public sector, specializing in cloud, security, AI, and compliance solutions for government and commercial clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (privately held)
- **Headquarters**: Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
- **Founded**: 1997
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting; public sector technology services
- **Target customers**: B2G (government agencies – federal, state, local) and B2B (commercial organizations)
- **Mission**: “To inspire our clients and employees by being the best and brightest consultants on the Planet—empowering our customers to meet the rapidly evolving demands for information and knowledge through the use of cost effective and innovative solutions.” [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/careers/)

## Products & Services
- **Microsoft 365 & Copilot**: Consulting, deployment, adoption, and change management for Microsoft 365, Copilot, and Teams.
- **Azure Infrastructure & Security**: Cloud migration, Azure Virtual Desktop, VMware solutions, and security (cloud security, identity & access management, threat protection).
- **Power Platform & Dynamics 365**: Custom solutions, automation, and CRM implementations.
- **Managed Services (CMMC / Compliance)**: CMMC Level 2 advisory and readiness, ISO 9001 quality management, and regulatory compliance for defense and regulated environments.
- **Training**: Independent IT and developer training on Microsoft technologies.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~$11.6M (per LinkedIn) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planet-technologies)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Microsoft (27 Partner of the Year awards, 15 Microsoft specializations, 5 Solutions Partner designations)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 27 Microsoft Partner of the Year awards (including 7x State & Local Government Partner of the Year, 6x Federal Partner of the Year) [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/about-planet/company/)
  - CMMC Level 2 certified; ISO 9001:2015 certified
  - Great Place to Work® Certified; U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Gold Medallion (7 consecutive years)
  - Headcount: 188 employees (as of latest LinkedIn data, -13.4% YoY) – note the company website references “400” in a branding context, possibly including contractors or historical peak [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planet-technologies) vs [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/careers/)

## Competitive Advantages
- Deep, award-winning expertise across the entire Microsoft stack, especially in public sector and regulated environments.
- Extensive compliance credentials (CMMC, ISO) that are critical for defense and government clients.
- Long-standing relationships with Microsoft and a track record of repeat recognitions (27 Partner of the Year awards).
- End-to-end capabilities: from cloud migration and security to AI adoption and change management.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling AI and Copilot adoption for government and commercial clients.
- Strengthening security and compliance offerings (CMMC, zero trust).
- Continuing to lead in public sector digital transformation, cloud migration, and modern workplace solutions.
- Attracting and retaining top talent with a focus on mission-driven work and professional development.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Great Place to Work certified; values of Trust, Creativity, Quality, and Continuous Improvement. Strong emphasis on personal and professional growth.
- **Remote / Hybrid**: Multiple remote positions available (e.g., Senior Office 365 Architect, Power Platform Consultant); some on-site roles in Washington, DC area.
- **Perks & Environment**: Veteran-friendly (Gold Hire Vets award), training opportunities, and the chance to work on high-impact government projects. The company warns candidates about phishing scams and emphasizes secure hiring practices (only @go-planet.com email, no payment requests).
- **Engineering Culture**: Focus on Microsoft technologies, continuous learning, and certification. Small but experienced team (188 employees) with a flat structure and direct client impact.

## Sources
1. [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/about-planet/company/) – Company overview, awards, specializations, certifications
2. [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/careers/) – Mission, values, employee count reference (400), hiring warnings
3. [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/about-planet/leadership-team/) – Leadership team (Scott Tucker, Andrew Kagan, Nick Pattakos)
4. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planet-technologies) – Employee count, revenue, industry, open positions, reviews
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/planettechnologies) – Current job listings, remote/on-site details

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