Staff Compliance Engineer, GRC And Certifications

YOUR MISSION

We are seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Engineer to lead the design and implementation of secure, compliant architectures within highly regulated cloud environments. This role requires deep expertise in STIG development, encryption standards, and vulnerability remediation, alongside a strong foundation in DevOps and SecOps practices, particularly within the Azure Government platform.

The ideal candidate brings at least 7 years of experience in security engineering or technical compliance and will work cross-functionally to align cloud infrastructure and operations with frameworks such as FedRAMP, CMMC, and NIST 800-53. This is a hands-on technical role focused on enabling and sustaining system authorization through security automation, technical control implementation, and audit readiness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Security & Compliance Engineering

• Architect, implement, and maintain secure, audit-ready systems and services in Azure Government environments.
• Develop and maintain custom STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) for cloud infrastructure, SaaS applications, and IaaS/PaaS configurations and customer-deployed application models (DoDIN APL, Common Criteria)
• Design and enforce secure configurations using encryption standards such as FIPS 140-2/FIPS 140-3, TLS 1.2+, and data-at-rest protections for regulated data.

DevOps & SecOps Integration

• Embed compliance and security checks into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that infrastructure-as-code meets regulatory and organizational policies.
• Integrate technical controls to support monitoring, logging, and alerting consistent with FedRAMP and CMMC requirements.
• Partner with security operations teams to support incident response, log review, and system hardening efforts.

Vulnerability Management & Remediation

• Lead the technical remediation of vulnerabilities identified through internal scans, third-party testing, or external audits.
• Work with engineering and DevOps teams to drive secure patch management, system baseline enforcement, and automated vulnerability response workflows.
• Maintain and operationalize vulnerability metrics dashboards aligned with continuous monitoring plans (ConMon).

Audit Readiness & Documentation

• Create and manage detailed system documentation including SSPs, network diagrams, control implementations, and POA&Ms.
• Serve as a technical point of contact during audits and assessments, capable of demonstrating compliance posture through hands-on walkthroughs and evidence collection.
• Collaborate with GRC teams to translate security requirements into enforceable technical controls and testable artifacts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with product, engineering, and compliance teams to implement secure system boundaries and customer segmentation strategies for multi-tenant environments.
• Provide technical mentorship and occasional leadership to junior compliance engineers or project contributors.
• Track emerging requirements and proactively update system configurations to meet evolving FedRAMP, DoD IL5, and CMMC mandates.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, cloud compliance, or DevSecOps roles.
• Proven experience designing and enforcing STIG-compliant configurations, including custom STIG development and validation.
• Deep understanding of FIPS-validated encryption, TLS configurations, and cryptographic module implementation for data protection.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, remediation planning, and automated patching workflows.
• Familiarity with FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST 800-53, and related audit frameworks.
• Proficiency with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Azure Policy, GitHub Actions, and common SIEM/logging platforms.
• Experience with authorization boundary design and customer isolation techniques in Azure Gov environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FedRAMP High or DoD IL5/IL6 cloud environments.
• Working knowledge of container security, particularly in AKS or Kubernetes-based deployments.
• Basic people leadership experience, including mentoring or technical guidance responsibilities.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, or relevant compliance certs (e.g., CMMC RP).

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $155,000 - $215,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• Work Location: this role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO
• Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory.
• Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.

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