Senior Security Engineer / Systems Analyst

Numentica LLC • Austin, TX

13h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 12 Years 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 Proven experience owning SSP development end to end
• 10 Years Hands on experience with CMS MARS E v2.2 or comparable federal/state security frameworks
• 10 Years Strong expertise in: Control implementation documentation, Audit evidence collection and validation, POA&M creation, tracking, and remediation management
• 8 Years Ability to translate technical security issues into compliance aligned remediation actions
• 8 Years Strong stakeholder management skills across security, infrastructure, and application teams
• 8 Years Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for executive stakeholders
• 8 Years Knowledge of NIST 800 53, NIST RMF, and privacy controls
• 8 Years Knowledge of Secure SDLC and DevSecOps practices

Nice To Haves

• 5 Years Experience operating in multi-vendor, multi-platform environments
• 5 Years Demonstrated ability to reduce repeat audit findings and improve compliance maturity
• 5 Years Experience mentoring or guiding teams on security governance best practices
• 1 Years Experience supporting HHSC systems, including SSP development and compliance

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed