Information Security Compliance Coordinator

Information Security Compliance Coordinator

Contact Discovery Services - Washington, DC

Location: Remote

Start Date: Negotiable

A leading eDiscovery technology and consulting firm headquartered in Washington, DC is looking for a part-time Information Security Compliance Coordinator in the eDiscovery space to support the Director of Compliance with day-to-day compliance-related activities associated with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and CMMC. This role is primarily focused on administrative support, documentation, coordination, and execution of assigned tasks within the company’s information security and compliance programs.

The qualified candidate would assist with audit preparation, evidence collection, compliance tracking, and status reporting, ensuring that the required materials are accurate, up to date, and delivered on time. This role works under direction and established procedures and does not have compliance strategy or decision-making but plays a key role in keeping compliance efforts organized, on schedule, and well-documented.

This position includes working with a variety of internal & external team members including fellow Project Managers, business development team, attorneys, company or government representatives, and other legal staff. This is a part-time position (25 hours per week), with the potential to transition to a full-time role.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Compliance & Audit Support

Support ISO, SOC 2, and CMMC compliance activities under the direction of the Director of Compliance

Assist with internal and external audit preparation, including

Collecting requested evidence

Tracking auditor requests

Organizing documentation for review

Maintain compliance artifacts such as control matrices, evidence folders, spreadsheets, and trackers

Track remediation items and follow up with control owners as directed

Documentation & Administration

Update and maintain compliance documentation, policies, procedures, and logs as instructed

Manage version control and ensure documentation is current and properly stored

Prepare draft reports, summaries, and status updates for compliance leadership

Maintain audit calendars, timelines, and task lists

Coordination & Communication

Coordinate meetings related to compliance and audits, including scheduling, agendas, notes, and action-item tracking

Serve as a point of contact for routine compliance-related requests and information gathering

Communicate clearly with internal teams to obtain documentation and updates, escalating issues when needed

Program Support

Assist with maintaining awareness of compliance requirements across applicable frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC)

Support compliance training and awareness activities as directed

Perform other compliance-related administrative or support tasks as assigned

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

1 – 3 years of experience in a compliance support, audit support, risk, security, IT administration, or similar operational role

Experience supporting audits, compliance programs, or regulated environments is preferred

Ability to follow established processes and execute tasks accurately and on time

Strong organizational and time-management skills

High attention to detail, especially when handling documentation and evidence

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously

Strong, clear written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with information security or compliance concepts

Exposure to one or more frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, or CMMC is a plus

Basic understanding of data protection and secure handling of information

Ability to take direction and execute tasks independently once assigned

Comfortable working with sensitive and confidential information

Reliable, methodical, and process-oriented

Willingness to learn and grow within a compliance function

THE FOLLOWING SKILLS ARE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related field

Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered