DirectClient: Texas Health and Human Services Commission(HHSC)
Solicitation Number: 529601637
Title: System Security Lead
Location: 4601 W 51st, Austin, Texas 78751
Duration: Until 8/31/2026 with possible extension
Last date for submission: February 24, 2026 (2.00 PM-CST)
Important Note: Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Mon & Thurs) required to be onsite. Texas local candidates only.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
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
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
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