Security Compliance Specialist

Security Compliance Specialist based in Austin, TX.

Required Skills

• Vulnerability/Patch Management: Intermediate
• NIST 800-53: Advanced
• System Security Plan: Advanced
• Cyber Assessment: Advanced
• Cloud Security: Foundation

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) for State Government client systems.
• Apply NIST SP 800-53, NIST RMF, and related frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, StateRAMP, CJIS) to assess and document system security posture.
• Conduct security control assessments and gap analyses, mapping findings to compliance requirements.
• Prepare privacy documentation, including Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and data handling policies.
• Support Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages and coordinate with system owners, ISSOs, and auditors.
• Track plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms) and monitor remediation progress.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence libraries for compliance reviews.
• Review vulnerability scan results (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Tenable, Veracode) and translate findings into risk ratings and POA&M entries.
• Support cloud security compliance documentation for environments such as Azure Government or AWS GovCloud.
• Use GitHub or similar tools to track documentation changes and collaborate with technical teams.
• Leverage AI tools to research and troubleshoot technical and compliance issues.
• Work with development, IT, and project teams to gather system information for compliance documentation.
• Clearly document findings, procedures, and remediation plans for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in discovery sessions and provide input on compliance impact during sprint planning.
• Mentor junior team members on compliance documentation practices.
• Stay current with NIST and other evolving security and privacy frameworks.

Preferred Experience

• GitHub Copilot
• Vulnerability scan tools such as Veracode

Benefits

• Long-Term Stability: Join us on multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
• Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
• Green Card Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.