Senior GRC Engineer – NIST 800-53/FedRAMP

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Senior GRC Engineer managing NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP compliance initiatives at a fast-growing startup. Leading client relationships and mentoring a small compliance team while ensuring all regulatory compliance standards are met.

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Guide Clients Through Federal Authorization Processes: Lead clients through NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP compliance initiatives, providing proactive communication, clear milestone guidance, and hands-on support throughout the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) lifecycle
Collaborate Closely with Clients: Partner directly with organizations pursuing federal authorizations to understand their environment, identify security gaps, and drive progress toward achieving and maintaining compliance
Be a Trusted Compliance Advisor: Deliver expert guidance on NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP requirements, and federal cybersecurity standards in a way that is accessible, actionable, and aligned with each client's unique operational environment
Lead and Mentor a Compliance Team: Provide direction, feedback, and professional development support to a small team of compliance professionals, maintaining quality standards and accountability across client engagements
Drive Consistent Delivery: Manage and coordinate multiple NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP compliance projects across various clients, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met ahead of authorization deadlines
Interpret and Apply Security Controls: Analyze and interpret NIST SP 800-53 security and privacy controls and control baselines to ensure client compliance with federal cybersecurity standards
Develop and Maintain Authorization Documentation: Create, implement, and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and other authorization documentation required for NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP
Conduct Gap Assessments: Perform readiness reviews to identify and address control deficiencies for organizations pursuing an Authorization to Operate (ATO) or FedRAMP authorization
Support Assessment Activities: Guide clients through the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process and coordinate with Third-Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs) and independent assessors
Collaborate on Remediation Efforts: Work closely with clients to identify and remediate gaps in their security programs to meet NIST SP 800-53 Low, Moderate, and High control baselines
Monitor Regulatory Updates: Stay current on evolving NIST SP 800-53 revisions, FedRAMP requirements, and federal cybersecurity policies and guidance to ensure client programs remain compliant and ahead of changing requirements

Requirements:

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple NIST SP 800-53 compliance projects concurrently
5+ years of experience in federal compliance, NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, or RMF implementation
3+ years of leadership experience managing or guiding a small team
Deep understanding of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the security and privacy control families within NIST SP 800-53
Experience with NIST SP 800-53 control implementation and assessment
Familiarity with FedRAMP authorization paths and federal agency workflows
Experience working with cloud service providers (CSPs) or organizations pursuing federal authorizations
Knowledge of common FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or GCC High
Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment

Benefits:

Career Development: Clear growth path with mentorship and training opportunities
Technical Training: Comprehensive onboarding on security and compliance frameworks
Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary with regular performance reviews, merit-based appraisals, and bonus opportunities
Growth Opportunity: Early-stage company with significant room for career advancement
Remote-First Culture: Flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with a global team

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