About the role
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
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