GRC Engineer (NIST)

Workstreet

11d • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 and 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed