Austin, TX
Systems Analyst - Solicitation# 529601637
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

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

Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Mon & Thurs) required to be onsite. Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY (Within 50-mile radius). **Subject to change per the hiring team**
 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Actual Years Experience	Years Experience Needed	Required/ Preferred	Skills/Experience
	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

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