Security & Compliance Specialist

E-Logic, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Logic is seeking a Security & Compliance Specialist to support the U.S. Department of Education's Impact Aid Grant System (IAGS). The role monitors security compliance, supports risk management, and ensures adherence to federal cybersecurity and privacy requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

You'll conduct security assessments, track POA&Ms, review documentation, support incident response, and collaborate with project teams to implement security best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with federal security and privacy requirements.
• Conduct security assessments and document findings.
• Track Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and support remediation efforts.
• Review security documentation and compliance artifacts.
• Support risk management and incident response activities.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure security best practices.
• Prepare security reports and recommendations.
• Assist with continuous compliance monitoring.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT

Job description

E-Logic is seeking a Security & Compliance Specialist to support the U.S. Department of Education's Impact Aid Grant System (IAGS). This role is responsible for monitoring security compliance, supporting risk management activities, and ensuring adherence to federal cybersecurity and privacy requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with federal security and privacy requirements.
• Conduct security assessments and document findings.
• Track Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and support remediation efforts.
• Review security documentation and compliance artifacts.
• Support risk management and incident response activities.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure security best practices.
• Prepare security reports and recommendations.
• Assist with continuous compliance monitoring.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT security or cybersecurity.
• Experience supporting federal security compliance initiatives.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards and best practices.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, CISM, CAP, or Security+ certification.
• Experience with FedRAMP, FISMA, or NIST compliance.
• Experience supporting federal IT environments.
  
  

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk (MR) Background Investigation.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

E-Logic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate or exclude based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic. Selection is based solely on business needs and qualifications.