Senior Security Assurance Engineer

Natick, MA, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $118,400.00 - 183,600.00 per year
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Job Details

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Security Controls
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Lifecycle Management
  • Documentation
  • Training
  • Legal
  • Software Development
  • Cloud Computing
  • Network Security
  • Risk Management
  • Software Security
  • Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Auditing
  • Cyber Security
  • NIST SP 800 Series
  • NIST 800-53
  • Analytical Skill
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • CISA
  • CISSP
  • ApacheBench

Summary

Job Summary

MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in-person time with colleagues and flexible at-home life optimizations. Learn More: ;br>
We are seeking a skilled Senior Security Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic team and assess compliance to NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and CMMC standards. This role involves evaluating our security controls, identifying areas of improvement, working with cross-functional teams to enhance our security posture, and participating in external audit and certifications.

MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates inclusivity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive audits of security controls in accordance with NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and CMMC guidelines.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of security measures and identify areas for improvement.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with federal and industry standards.
  • Develop and maintain documentation related to compliance activities and findings.
  • Provide recommendations for risk mitigation and control enhancements.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements.
  • Support the lifecycle management of compliance-related documentation.
  • Conduct training sessions to raise awareness about compliance requirements and best practices.
  • Stay updated on the latest developments in NIST and CMMC standards.
  • Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders across various departments such as IT, Engineering, HR, Legal to address compliance gaps.
  • Communicate audit results and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or a PhD degree, or equivalent experience) is required.

Additional Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of software development processes, on-prem and cloud-based infrastructure, cybersecurity, network security, risk management, application security, and third-party management.
  • Proven experience in security compliance auditing and cybersecurity frameworks, particularly with NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and CMMC.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and roles.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CMMC-AB Assessor are preferred.
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  • Dice Id: mathw
  • Position Id: be28181f931a151ced2c104d5193ba5a
  • Posted 1 hour ago
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