Compliance Account Coordinator - Richmond

Agency; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Federal holidays

401(k)

Healthcare stipend

Gym stipend

Team lunches

Job summary

Agency Cybersecurity is seeking an entry-level Compliance Account Coordinator to support client engagements and certification efforts. You will work with senior account managers, engineers, and compliance specialists to guide startup founders and operations leaders through SOC 2 and ISO 27001 readiness, delivering professional, responsive service.

This role blends structured coordination with client-facing support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• 1+ year of customer service, client support, or account coordination.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in cybersecurity and compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
• Familiarity with CRM or GRC software (HubSpot, Salesforce, Vanta, Drata, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Support client onboarding for compliance engagements, ensuring a professional, responsive, and smooth experience.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients, providing timely communication and high-quality customer support.
• Coordinate and track SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and other compliance projects from kickoff through audit readiness.
• Draft and edit information security policies and procedures under the guidance of senior team members.
• Collect, organize, and validate evidence documentation to support client compliance controls.
• Schedule and document client meetings, take detailed notes, and manage follow-up tasks to maintain project momentum.
• Maintain and update client records within the CRM (e.g., HubSpot or Salesforce) and compliance management platforms (e.g., Vanta, Drata).
• Monitor client project timelines, ensuring internal communication and deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Collaborate across internal teams (sales, compliance, engineering, audit support) to ensure cohesive service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and improve service delivery processes.
• Assist in preparing client reports and progress updates for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Customer service

Project coordination

Communication skills

CRM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Vanta

Drata

Job description

Location: On-Site - Richmond, VA

Position Type: Hourly, Full-Time

Experience Level: Entry-Level

Compensation: $20-25 per hour

Position Overview

As a Compliance Account Coordinator, you will play a critical role in supporting client compliance engagements and ensuring an exceptional customer experience. You'll work closely with senior account managers, engineers, and compliance specialists to help clients achieve certifications such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

This role combines structured project coordination with client-facing support. Strong customer service instincts are essential - you will regularly communicate with startup founders, CTOs, and operations leaders, guiding them through complex compliance processes in a clear, professional, and supportive manner.

This is an ideal entry point for candidates eager to build a long-term career in cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), customer success, or account management.

Responsibilities

• Support client onboarding for compliance engagements, ensuring a professional, responsive, and smooth experience.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients, providing timely communication and high-quality customer support.
• Coordinate and track SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and other compliance projects from kickoff through audit readiness.
• Draft and edit information security policies and procedures under the guidance of senior team members.
• Collect, organize, and validate evidence documentation to support client compliance controls.
• Schedule and document client meetings, take detailed notes, and manage follow-up tasks to maintain project momentum.
• Maintain and update client records within the CRM (e.g., HubSpot or Salesforce) and compliance management platforms (e.g., Vanta, Drata).
• Monitor client project timelines, ensuring internal communication and deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Collaborate across internal teams (sales, compliance, engineering, audit support) to ensure cohesive service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and improve service delivery processes.
• Assist in preparing client reports and progress updates for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent professional experience).
• 1+ year of customer service, client support, account coordination, or client-facing experience required or strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, empathetic, and responsive communication style when working with clients.
• Interest in learning cybersecurity and compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
• Basic familiarity with CRM or GRC software (HubSpot, Salesforce, Vanta, Drata, or similar tools preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Proactive, positive attitude with a commitment to continuous learning.

Benefits

We believe in rewarding hard work with meaningful perks that support your growth, health, and well-being.

• 10 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 11 paid federal holidays
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Monthly healthcare stipend
• Gym membership stipend
• Weekly team lunches and in-office snacks

About Agency Cybersecurity

Agency Cybersecurity is fast growing venture-backed startup that provides best-in-class cybersecurity and compliance. Our software and services simplify complex compliance frameworks including SOC2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and others, empowering businesses to scale securely and confidently. We're backed by top tier investors like Y Combinator and have offices in NYC, Boston, Richmond, and London.