Security and Compliance Engineer
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77001, USA
Listed on 2026-11-05
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, IT Consultant
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JOB SUMMARYGenesis Consulting has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Security and Compliance Engineer to join our team in support of a Federal Client project centered around Data Management and Analytics project. Join our team and work on challenging, complex solutions that are driving innovation and technology advancement in the local community. Work with teams that are rapidly delivering value to their customers leveraging concepts of Lean, Agile, Kanban and SAFe.
Our clients are some of the world’s leading companies and the candidate will be a part of challenging projects to build and support technical solutions for their needs.
- Design, implement, and maintain security controls and compliance measures to protect cloud-based data.
- Perform security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with federal standards such as NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and cybersecurity policies.
- Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to integrate security features into the development lifecycle and establish secure coding practices.
- Monitor systems for security incidents, vulnerabilities, and breaches, and respond effectively to mitigate risks.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to security controls, incident response procedures, and compliance audits.
- Conduct training and awareness programs for staff on security best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Stay updated on emerging security technologies, threats, and industry trends to continuously improve security posture.
- Support the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans ensuring regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in security engineering or compliance roles within federal or governmental environments.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk management principles, and compliance regulations.
- Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, intrusion detection systems) and cloud security solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex security issues and recommend effective solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or another related field.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP or CEH preferred.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Ability and willingness to obtain security clearance.
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