GRC Cybersecurity Engineer

Austin, TX, US β€’ Posted 7 days ago β€’ Updated 6 days ago
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Skills

  • Metrics
  • Leadership
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Risk Management
  • infrastructure management
  • Network Security
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Risk Assessment
  • Governance
  • Immigration
  • confidentiality
  • Security Audits
  • risk analysis
  • Security controls
  • information technology
  • Information Assurance
  • Cyber Security
  • Outsourcing
  • Technical Writing Skills
  • Administrative Operations
  • Subcontractors Relationship Management
  • Safety Principles
  • Security Managing
  • RSA (Cryptosystem)
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology
  • Vulnerability
  • Self Motivation
  • Creativity
  • Information Systems
  • Security Requirements Analysis
  • Auditing Skills
  • Writing Documentation
  • Carrying out Assessments
  • Antivirus Softwares
  • Computer Networks
  • System Safety
  • Governance Risk Management and Compliance
  • Continuous Monitoring
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Office Procedures
  • Remote Access Service
  • SAS (Software)
  • Social Service Payment System

Summary

Job Title: GRC Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)
Position Type: Contract
Interview Mode: In-person
Key Responsibilities
System Security Planning (SSP)
  • Develop, update, and maintain System Security Plans for HHSC applications and systems.
  • Work with program teams, Information Owners, and Custodians to gather control implementation evidence.
  • Ensure System Security Plans align with NIST, DIR, and HHSC CISO Office standards.

Security Assessments (SA)

  • Plan and conduct Security Assessments to validate implementation and effectiveness of security controls.
  • Review technical, administrative, and operational evidence.
  • Document assessment results and track remediation activities.

Risk Assessments (RA)

  • Facilitate Risk Assessment workshops with Information Owners and Custodians.
  • Identify threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood, and impact.
  • Document risks, mitigation plans, and Risk-Based Decisions in RSA Archer.
  • GRC & Compliance Operations
  • Maintain security artifacts, risks, and remediation plans in RSA Archer GRC.
  • Support system authorization (ATO) activities and continuous monitoring.
  • Prepare audit and oversight evidence.
  • Produce leadership reports and security posture metrics.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Serve as liaison between program areas, technical teams, and CISO Office leadership.
  • Provide guidance and training on System Security Plans, Security Assessments, and Risk Assessment processes.

Deliverables

  • Completed and updated System Security Plans (SSPs)
  • Documented Security Assessment reports and findings
  • Completed Risk Assessments and Risk-Based Decisions
  • RSA Archer risk and compliance records
  • Remediation tracking and status reports
  • Audit-ready security documentation packages

Required Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity GRC, system security planning, or information assurance.
  • Hands-on experience developing System Security Plans (SSPs), conducting Security Assessments, and facilitating Risk Assessments.
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and NIST NIST Risk Management Framework.
  • Experience using GRC platforms (RSA Archer preferred).
  • Experience working with Information Owners and Custodians.
  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently on complex assignments.
Required Certifications
At least one of:
  • CompTIA Security+
  • GIAC GSEC
  • CAP
  • CISSP

Work Requirements

  • Must pass background check.
  • Must comply with HHSC confidentiality and security requirements.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
4
Required
4+ years of experience in cybersecurity GRC, system security planning, or information assurance.
4
Required
Hands-on experience developing System Security Plans (SSPs), conducting Security Assessments, and facilitating Risk Assessments.
4
Required
Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and NIST Risk Management Framework.
4
Required
Experience using GRC platforms (RSA Archer preferred).
4
Required
Experience working with Information Owners and Custodians.
4
Required
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
4
Required
Ability to work independently on complex assignments.
3
Preferred
Familiarity with DIR Security Control Standards.
3
Preferred
Experience supporting ATO and continuous monitoring.
2
Preferred
Experience in state or federal government cybersecurity programs.
1
Preferred
CRISC or CISA certification.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (β€œAI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 91091585
  • Position Id: 2026-1625
  • Posted 7 days ago
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