Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

Allied Consultants has been contracted with the Texas State Government for 34 years, we are a Top Ten ranked vendor, and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions. We are currently seeking a contract Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

Work Location

Hybrid: 3 days remote, 2 days onsite (Mon & Thurs). Candidates must be local to Austin, TX or surrounding areas.**

Office Location: TBD

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

12 years of:

• deep focus on: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Enterprise Security and Security Architecture, Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing , Cloud Security and hybrid environments

10 years of:

• Proven experience owning SSP development end to end
• Hands on experience with CMS MARS E v2.2 or comparable federal/state security frameworks
• Strong expertise in: Control implementation documentation, Audit evidence collection and validation, POA&M creation, tracking, and remediation management

8 years of:

• Ability to translate technical security issues into compliance aligned remediation actions
• Strong stakeholder management skills across security, infrastructure, and application teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for executive stakeholders
• Knowledge of NIST 800 53, NIST RMF, and privacy controls
• Knowledge of Secure SDLC and DevSecOps practices

Preferred:

5 years of:

• Experience operating in multi-vendor, multi-platform environments
• Demonstrated ability to reduce repeat audit findings and improve compliance maturity
• Experience mentoring or guiding teams on security governance best practices

1 year of:

• Experience supporting HHSC systems, including SSP development and compliance

Overview

Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check. Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.