Systems Analyst

Location: Austin, TX

Position: Systems Analyst

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Employer: 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.

Remote Work: Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Mon & Thu) required onsite. Candidates must be local to the Austin area within a 50-mile radius. Subject to change per hiring team.

• 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

• 12+ years of experience 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 of proven experience owning SSP development end to end
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience with CMS MARS E v2.2 or comparable federal/state security frameworks
• 10+ years of strong expertise in control implementation documentation, audit evidence collection and validation, POA&M creation, tracking, and remediation management
• 8+ years of ability to translate technical security issues into compliance‑aligned remediation actions
• 8+ years of strong stakeholder management skills across security, infrastructure, and application teams
• 8+ years of excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for executive stakeholders
• 8+ years of knowledge of NIST 800‑53, NIST RMF, and privacy controls
• 8+ years of knowledge of Secure SDLC and Dev Sec Ops  practices
• 5+ years preferred experience operating in multi‑vendor, multi‑platform environments
• 5+ years preferred demonstrated ability to reduce repeat audit findings and improve compliance maturity
• 5+ years preferred experience mentoring or guiding teams on security governance best practices
• 1+ year preferred experience supporting HHSC systems, including SSP development and compliance