Senior Security and Compliance Specialist (Variable Regular)

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Rockville, MD ( Hybrid)

Job Overview : This position is focused on maintaining robust security, compliance, and risk management practices across Client systems. The specialist will play a key role in supporting security governance, ensuring operational compliance, and contributing to the ongoing maturity of Client's cybersecurity program.

The Senior specialist will serve as a subject-matter expert and key contributor, partnering closely with internal teams, external contractors, and federal stakeholders to ensure that all systems and documentation adhere to FISMA, NIST, and NIH security standards.

The variable regular hours role should not exceed 8 hours a week.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Security and Compliance Duties

• Maintain compliance with federal, NIH, and Client cybersecurity frameworks, including FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and FedRAMP guidelines.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of technical and procedural controls that ensure ongoing compliance with NIST security controls and NIH policies.
• Contribute to the preparation, organization, and version control of documentation for governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.
• Support the assessment of security baselines, configuration standards, and vulnerability management activities, coordinating with the Client Security Operations Center and other NIH offices.
• Perform hands-on reviews of security documentation such as System Security Plans (SSP), POA&Ms, risk assessments, and audit reports to verify completeness and adherence to standards. Track and report compliance metrics to inform NINDS management on risk posture and mitigation progress.

Mentorship

Contract and End-User Engagement

Operational Consistency and Reporting

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $55.00 / hr to $60.23 / hr benchmarked in the Washington DC Metro area. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education / training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com.

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