Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.
At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including:
Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.
Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
**Location of job: Hybrid, 3 days remote, 2 days onsite (Mon & Fri). Candidates must be local to Austin, TX**
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.
Minimum Requirements: | ||
Years | Required/Preferred | 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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