GRC Engineer (NIST)

Jobless; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Role-Related Training

Competitive Compensation

Growth Opportunity

Remote-First Culture

Job summary

Workstreet is seeking a GRC Engineer (NIST 800-53/FedRAMP) to join our government delivery practice. You will support client-facing compliance initiatives, author authorization artifacts, and run gap assessments across the A&A lifecycle.

As a key technical contributor, you will collaborate with federal agencies and 3PAOs, maintain SSPs/POA&Ms, and help clients achieve and sustain compliance in government cloud environments. US Eastern hours apply with remote-first flexibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct experience executing GRC deliverables across NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, or NIST RMF lifecycles.
• Hands-on experience creating, evaluating, and maintaining SSPs, POA&Ms, and technical security narratives.
• Ability to manage multiple federal compliance projects concurrently without losing detail.
• Familiar with cloud services in government clouds like AWS GovCloud or Azure Government.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute NIST 800-53 control mappings and apply controls to software architectures to meet federal standards.
• Author SSPs, POA&Ms, and supporting A&A artifacts.
• Conduct readiness and gap assessments for ATO or FedRAMP paths.
• Support ConMon cycles by tracking vulnerability logs, POA&M updates, and changes.
• Coordinate with 3PAOs and assessors during A&A activities.
• Assist in remediation of control deficiencies across baselines.
• Map authorization boundaries and shared responsibility across cloud environments.
• Stay current on NIST SP 800-53 revisions and FedRAMP updates.

Skills

Federal compliance practitioner

Federal artifact author

Multi-project GRC operator

Sovereign cloud environment navigator

Effective client communicator

High-velocity startup operator

Job description

Get to know the GRC Engineering (GOV) Team Our GRC engineering team guides defense contractors and federal organizations through their CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, and Assessment & Authorization compliance efforts. We act as our clients' trusted guides and primary point of contact end-to-end, leading them through gap assessments, System Security Plans, POA&Ms, and C3PAO/3PAO coordination with clarity, composure, and a genuinely client-first mindset. Beyond the technical depth in RMF, CUI/DFARS requirements, and GovCloud environments, what defines us is how we work: we translate complex requirements into plain language, manage escalations with urgency and care, and take real pride in making every client feel informed, supported, and well-prepared. We're a group that mentors one another, holds a high bar for quality, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where our work directly strengthens the security of the defense industrial base.

The Opportunity

Workstreet is seeking a GRC Engineer (NIST 800-53/FedRAMP) who is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and possesses foundational knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP Moderate and High baseline requirements. Operating as a key technical contributor within our government delivery practice, this role focuses on supporting client-facing compliance initiatives, authoring authorization artifacts, and executing gap assessments across the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) lifecycle.

The successful candidate will combine strong communication skills with the organizational discipline to manage multiple compliance projects concurrently under senior guidance. In this role, you will partner directly with organizations pursuing federal authorizations, assist with 3PAO assessment preparation, and help clients achieve and sustain compliance across government clouds during U.S. Eastern Time business hours.

What You'll Do

• Execute NIST 800-53 control mappings - analyze and apply NIST SP 800-53 security and privacy controls and control baselines to ensure software architectures meet federal agency standards.
• Author core authorization documentation - create, update, and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and supporting A&A artifacts.
• Conduct readiness and gap assessments - perform technical gap analyses and readiness reviews to prepare clients for federal agency ATO or FedRAMP authorization validation paths.
• Support continuous monitoring operations - assist with continuous monitoring (ConMon) cycles by tracking monthly vulnerability logs, POA&M updates, and structural change requests.
• Facilitate external assessment activities - guide clients through the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process and coordinate operational logistics with 3PAOs and independent assessors.
• Assist in control remediation efforts - partner with internal and client technical teams to remediate control deficiencies across Low, Moderate, and High baselines.
• Map authorization boundaries - help document technical security boundaries, interconnectivity agreements, and shared responsibility profiles across cloud environments.
• Track federal regulatory updates - stay current on evolving NIST SP 800-53 revisions, FedRAMP requirements, and federal policy updates to keep client programs aligned.

Who You Are

• Federal compliance practitioner - bring 2+ years of direct experience executing GRC deliverables across NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, or NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycles.
• Federal artifact author - hands-on execution experience creating, evaluating, and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and technical security narratives.
• Multi-project GRC operator - highly organized practitioner with demonstrated ability to manage multiple federal compliance project tasks simultaneously without losing detail.
• Sovereign cloud environment navigator - familiar with cloud service providers (CSPs) and secure configurations in government clouds like AWS GovCloud or Azure Government.
• Effective client communicator - possesses strong written and verbal English communication skills suited for direct engagement with U.S. client technical leads and assessors.
• High-velocity startup operator - thrives in dynamic consulting environments, demonstrating high initiative, adaptability, and an eagerness to take task ownership.

What will help you succeed

• Active security credentials - hold recognized professional designations such as CGRC, CAP, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+.
• Direct ATO or 3PAO execution - practical history supporting live agency Authority to Operate (ATO) certifications or working directly alongside 3PAO assessment teams.
• Continuous monitoring experience - familiar with executing automated or manual FedRAMP Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) workflows.
• Defense framework exposure - complementary exposure to CMMC 2.0 or NIST SP 800-171 baselines for defense industrial base contractors.

What We Offer

• Career Development: Clear path with mentorship and training opportunities.
• Role-Related Training: Reimbursement for the successful completion of approved training and certification courses relevant to your current role.
• Competitive Compensation: A competitive base salary with regular performance reviews linked to 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.

What You'll Need to Thrive

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders across global teams.
• A reliable, high-speed internet connection and a professional home office environment that supports confidential conversations, virtual interviews, and uninterrupted collaboration.
• Commitment to working a standard schedule of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM US Eastern Time (ET) to effectively support hiring managers, candidates, and cross-functional teams. Occasional flexibility to adjust working hours is expected to accommodate changing business priorities, global collaboration, and time-sensitive hiring needs.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally for occasional onsite meetings, team gatherings, or business activities as needed.

Hiring and Selection Process

• Candidates must participate in live video interviews throughout the hiring process with camera on (non-negotiable) and be prepared to verify their identity during recruitment and onboarding.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of identity verification and background screening, where permitted by law.
• Selected candidates will participate in structured interviews with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders to assess role fit, experience, and alignment with Workstreet’s operating principles.
• Candidates will receive prompt updates and consistent communication throughout the interview process, ensuring a transparent, smooth, and engaging experience at every step.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Workstreet does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship or transfers for this role, including H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1 (OPT/CPT), J-1, or any other work-authorized visa category.

Workstreet Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Workstreet is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Workstreet will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail].

About Workstreet

At Workstreet, we’re on an exciting journey to help businesses scale securely by designing and implementing cutting‑edge security and compliance programs. As a fast-growing startup, we specialize in a wide range of GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) services that support frameworks across SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CMMC, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and FedRAMP. We empower companies to meet regulatory requirements and enhance their cybersecurity posture from day one.