Security Engineer
Austin, TX, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago

ALIS Software
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Skills
- Governance
- Risk
- and Compliance (GRC)
- Enterprise Security and Security Architecture
- Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing
- Cloud Security and hybrid environments
Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Security Engineer
DURATION: Long term
Location: Austin, TX – Onsite
Client: HHSC
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
Minimum Requirements: | ||
Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
12 | Required | deep focus on: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Enterprise Security and Security Architecture, Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing , Cloud Security and hybrid environments |
10 | Required | Proven experience owning SSP development end to end |
10 | Required | Hands on experience with CMS MARS E v2.2 or comparable federal/state security frameworks |
10 | Required | Strong expertise in: Control implementation documentation, Audit evidence collection and validation, POA&M creation, tracking, and remediation management |
8 | Required | Ability to translate technical security issues into compliance aligned remediation actions |
8 | Required | Strong stakeholder management skills across security, infrastructure, and application teams |
8 | Required | Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for executive stakeholders |
8 | Required | Knowledge of NIST 800 53, NIST RMF, and privacy controls |
8 | Required | Knowledge of Secure SDLC and DevSecOps practices |
5 | Preferred | Experience operating in multi-vendor, multi-platform environments |
5 | Preferred | Demonstrated ability to reduce repeat audit findings and improve compliance maturity |
5 | Preferred | Experience mentoring or guiding teams on security governance best practices |
1 | Preferred | Experience supporting HHSC systems, including SSP development and compliance |
- Dice Id: 90709585
- Position Id: 8890426
- Posted 5 hours ago
Company Info
ALIS specializes in Data Management and Data Analytics solutions to enable business transformation. We leverage our expertise and deep technical background to create comprehensive IT strategies, for a digital and technological transformation.
We offer services like Strategy Development, Solution Implementation and Operation & Support in three different engagement models – Consulting, Managed Services, and IT Staffing. We are headquartered in Austin, TX and having an offshore delivery center in India.
ALIS was established in 2014. Our leadership team is empowered with decades of experience in delivering enterprise solutions. Our team of experts has experience across multiple industries including banking, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing industries, and more.
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