CMS MARS-E (Security Engineer)
Location: Austin Texas
This is Hybrid - 3 Days Remote and 2 Days Onsite
Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY (Within 50-mile radius).
Exp: Minimum 12+ Years Must
The Security Engineer will project work by leading security governance, compliance, and risk management activities, with a strong focus on System Security & Privacy Plans (SSP/SSPP). This role bridges technical security operations and regulatory compliance, ensuring audit readiness, effective vulnerability remediation, and secure delivery of public-facing services across complex, multi-platform environments.
• Lead end to end System Security & Privacy Plan (SSP/SSPP) development, maintenance, and updates for enterprise systems
• Drive remediation activities through POA&M management, ensuring timely closure of compliance gaps
• Translate penetration testing and vulnerability findings into actionable remediation work items (EPICs/user stories)
• Coordinate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to validate remediation through re-testing and evidence
• Oversee risk-based vulnerability management, including prioritization and SLA-driven remediation
• Provide governance oversight for endpoint protection, web application security, and cloud security controls
• Produce assessor ready documentation, including configurations, monitoring evidence, approvals, and incident traceability
• Support continuous audit readiness and reduce repeat findings through disciplined governance and documentation practices
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
1. deep focus on: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Enterprise Security and Security Architecture, Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing , Cloud Security and hybrid environments
2. Proven experience owning SSP development end to end
3. Hands on experience with CMS MARS E v2.2 or comparable federal/state security frameworks
4. Strong expertise in: Control implementation documentation, Audit evidence collection and validation, POA&M creation, tracking, and remediation management
5. Ability to translate technical security issues into compliance aligned remediation actions
6. Strong stakeholder management skills across security, infrastructure, and application teams
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for executive stakeholders
8. Knowledge of NIST 800 53, NIST RMF, and privacy controls
9. Knowledge of Secure SDLC and DevSecOps practices
10. Experience operating in multi-vendor, multi-platform environments
11. Demonstrated ability to reduce repeat audit findings and improve compliance maturity
12. Experience mentoring or guiding teams on security governance best practices
13. Experience supporting HHSC systems, including SSP development and compliance - Preferred
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