Job ID: TX-529601637
Hybrid/Local (Austin ONLY) TX Govt Security/GRC Analyst with SSP/SSPP, CMS MARS-E, NIST/RMF, DevSecOps, POA&M, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, cloud security and healthcare experience
Location: Austin, TX (HHSC)
Duration: 5 Months
Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Mon & Thurs) required to be onsite at the location listed above.
Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY (Within 50-mile radius).
Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.
Skills:
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
Description:
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.
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