Compliance Specialist
Apply NowCompany: ECS
Location: Fairfax, VA 22030
Description:
ECS is seeking a Compliance Specialist to work in our Fairfax, VA office.
We seek an experienced and motivated Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist to join our compliance operations team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with various information security disciplines, regulations, and frameworks. In this role, you will be critical in guiding clients on regulatory compliance, conducting risk assessments, and implementing security controls that align with frameworks such as NIST, HITRUST, and FedRAMP. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cybersecurity and compliance, helping clients achieve and maintain the security standards required in their industries.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with the selected candidate able to work both on-site at the client's or ECS's facilities and remotely on some days.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide guidance on cybersecurity regulations, standards, and best practices to ensure clients remain compliant with relevant laws and frameworks. Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential risks, gaps, and areas for improvement. Assist clients in developing and updating security policies, procedures, and documentation in line with regulatory requirements. Prepare clients for audits with regulatory bodies and perform internal compliance reviews. Collaborate with clients on incident response planning, ensuring they are prepared to meet regulatory obligations in case of a breach. Generate reports documenting compliance efforts, including risk assessments, mitigation measures, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
Additional Information:
This position offers the chance to work on meaningful compliance projects, contributing to the security and resilience of client organizations. If you have the expertise and passion for cybersecurity compliance, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team.
We seek an experienced and motivated Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist to join our compliance operations team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with various information security disciplines, regulations, and frameworks. In this role, you will be critical in guiding clients on regulatory compliance, conducting risk assessments, and implementing security controls that align with frameworks such as NIST, HITRUST, and FedRAMP. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cybersecurity and compliance, helping clients achieve and maintain the security standards required in their industries.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with the selected candidate able to work both on-site at the client's or ECS's facilities and remotely on some days.
Key Responsibilities:
Additional Information:
This position offers the chance to work on meaningful compliance projects, contributing to the security and resilience of client organizations. If you have the expertise and passion for cybersecurity compliance, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in information systems security, risk management, and compliance, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role.
- Experience with supporting DFARS and CMMC compliance.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks like NIST, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, and CIS.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- CMMC Registered Practitioner Advanced (RPA)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States (if applicable to the organization).