Senior Security Engineer - SOC 2, HITRUST & HIPAA

Senior Security Engineer – SOC 2, HITRUST & HIPAA Compliance  

6 -12 Months contract –   extension   (W2 - Contract)

McLean , VA – On-site   M-F  

Job Description:

Position Summary:

• Seeking a hands-on Senior Security Engineer to lead security controls, cloud security, compliance initiatives, and audit readiness for SOC 2 Type II, HITRUST, and HIPAA.
• This role partners with Engineering, Product, and Compliance teams to implement, automate, and maintain security programs across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead implementation and maintenance of SOC 2, HITRUST, and HIPAA security controls.
• Manage audit readiness, evidence collection, remediation, and assessor coordination.
• Conduct security risk assessments and ensure protection of sensitive healthcare data.
• Design and secure AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and automate compliance monitoring.
• Manage vulnerability management, SIEM monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Support customer security reviews and technical security assessments.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Cloud Security, DevSecops, or Security Architecture.
• Hands-on experience with SOC 2, HITRUST, and HIPAA compliance programs.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform security.
• Experience with SIEM, vulnerability management, CSPM, and security automation tools.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, encryption, and secrets management.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, CCSP, HITRUST CCSFP, AWS Security Specialty, or similar certifications.
• Experience in healthcare SaaS, digital health, or health IT environments.
• Knowledge of FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and AI/ML security.

Core Skills :

• SOC 2 • HITRUST • HIPAA • Cloud Security • DevSecops • Security Automation • Risk Management • Incident Response • Vulnerability Management • Audit Leadership.