Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst
Nexus IT Group, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
This position focuses on interpreting and operationalizing cybersecurity and privacy requirements that originate from contracts, regulations, and industry standards. The individual in this role evaluates how external obligations translate into internal security practices and determines whether current safeguards meet those expectations.
The role involves reviewing contractual security language, aligning requirements with recognized standards, identifying gaps, and supporting audit and customer assurance activities. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, structured thinking, and clear written communication, along with the ability to collaborate across technical, legal, and operational teams. Primary Responsibilities
Contract and Security Requirement Review Analyze contractual materials such as customer agreements, project documentation, security appendices, and data protection terms to identify security and privacy expectations. Convert contractual language into clearly defined security requirements that can be tracked and validated. Evaluate whether current safeguards and certifications align with identified obligations. Create structured outputs such as requirement mapping documents, compliance tracking tools, and gap assessments to communicate readiness levels. Standards Alignment and Control Mapping
Maintain working familiarity with widely used cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks relevant to regulated technology environments. Align similar requirements across multiple standards to reduce redundancy and improve efficiency. Interpret technical guidance and regulatory publications to determine how requirements apply to systems and business operations. Escalate unclear requirements when formal risk or policy decisions are required. Documentation and Written Deliverables
Develop and maintain compliance documentation such as security plans, remediation tracking materials, policy content, and questionnaire responses. Update internal records describing security controls and supporting evidence. Prepare clear written explanations for customers, auditors, or regulators based on technical findings and organizational standards. Risk Identification and Remediation Support
Assist with identifying control weaknesses and documenting risk conditions. Help outline remediation strategies and track outstanding corrective actions. Maintain visibility into unresolved compliance items and notify leadership of aging or high-impact risks. Support formal risk acceptance and exception processes by providing supporting analysis. Audit and Assessment Participation
Assist with internal and third-party audit efforts, certifications, and security reviews. Coordinate with system owners to gather and validate supporting documentation. Participate in meetings with auditors or assessors to explain documentation or control implementation details. Cross-Team Coordination
Work closely with stakeholders in legal, procurement, engineering, IT, and security teams to clarify requirements and resolve compliance questions. Provide guidance to internal groups seeking interpretation of contractual or regulatory expectations. Support scheduling and readiness activities related to compliance milestones and external reviews. Required Background
Approximately five or more years of experience supporting cybersecurity governance, compliance programs, IT audit functions, or risk management initiatives. Familiarity with commonly used cybersecurity control frameworks and structured compliance methodologies. Experience contributing to formal security documentation and compliance tracking artifacts. Hands-on participation in at least one full audit or certification lifecycle. Strong technical writing ability with attention to clarity and accuracy. Ability to interpret legal or regulatory language and convert it into actionable security tasks. Demonstrated collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Preferred Experience
Exposure to regulated environments that involve government or highly controlled data requirements. Experience supporting preparation for structured security maturity or certification programs. Familiarity with privacy regulations or international cybersecurity obligations. Background working with sensitive or controlled technical information. Experience within industries that operate under strict regulatory oversight. Working knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance management platforms. Professional certifications related to cybersecurity, auditing, risk management, or compliance. Eligibility to obtain or maintain a security clearance, if required.
The role involves reviewing contractual security language, aligning requirements with recognized standards, identifying gaps, and supporting audit and customer assurance activities. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, structured thinking, and clear written communication, along with the ability to collaborate across technical, legal, and operational teams. Primary Responsibilities
Contract and Security Requirement Review Analyze contractual materials such as customer agreements, project documentation, security appendices, and data protection terms to identify security and privacy expectations. Convert contractual language into clearly defined security requirements that can be tracked and validated. Evaluate whether current safeguards and certifications align with identified obligations. Create structured outputs such as requirement mapping documents, compliance tracking tools, and gap assessments to communicate readiness levels. Standards Alignment and Control Mapping
Maintain working familiarity with widely used cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks relevant to regulated technology environments. Align similar requirements across multiple standards to reduce redundancy and improve efficiency. Interpret technical guidance and regulatory publications to determine how requirements apply to systems and business operations. Escalate unclear requirements when formal risk or policy decisions are required. Documentation and Written Deliverables
Develop and maintain compliance documentation such as security plans, remediation tracking materials, policy content, and questionnaire responses. Update internal records describing security controls and supporting evidence. Prepare clear written explanations for customers, auditors, or regulators based on technical findings and organizational standards. Risk Identification and Remediation Support
Assist with identifying control weaknesses and documenting risk conditions. Help outline remediation strategies and track outstanding corrective actions. Maintain visibility into unresolved compliance items and notify leadership of aging or high-impact risks. Support formal risk acceptance and exception processes by providing supporting analysis. Audit and Assessment Participation
Assist with internal and third-party audit efforts, certifications, and security reviews. Coordinate with system owners to gather and validate supporting documentation. Participate in meetings with auditors or assessors to explain documentation or control implementation details. Cross-Team Coordination
Work closely with stakeholders in legal, procurement, engineering, IT, and security teams to clarify requirements and resolve compliance questions. Provide guidance to internal groups seeking interpretation of contractual or regulatory expectations. Support scheduling and readiness activities related to compliance milestones and external reviews. Required Background
Approximately five or more years of experience supporting cybersecurity governance, compliance programs, IT audit functions, or risk management initiatives. Familiarity with commonly used cybersecurity control frameworks and structured compliance methodologies. Experience contributing to formal security documentation and compliance tracking artifacts. Hands-on participation in at least one full audit or certification lifecycle. Strong technical writing ability with attention to clarity and accuracy. Ability to interpret legal or regulatory language and convert it into actionable security tasks. Demonstrated collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Preferred Experience
Exposure to regulated environments that involve government or highly controlled data requirements. Experience supporting preparation for structured security maturity or certification programs. Familiarity with privacy regulations or international cybersecurity obligations. Background working with sensitive or controlled technical information. Experience within industries that operate under strict regulatory oversight. Working knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance management platforms. Professional certifications related to cybersecurity, auditing, risk management, or compliance. Eligibility to obtain or maintain a security clearance, if required.