Senior GRC Engineer (NIST 800-53/FedRAMP)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Sr. GRC Engineer (Government) who is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and experienced with these compliance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, proven ability to manage multiple projects, and experience leading or mentoring a small team.

What You'll Do Client Relationship Management (Primary Focus)

Guide Clients Through Federal Authorization Processes: Lead clients through NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP compliance initiatives, providing proactive communication, clear milestone guidance, and hands-on support throughout the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) lifecycle.

Collaborate Closely with Clients: Partner directly with organizations pursuing federal authorizations to understand their environment, identify security gaps, and drive progress toward achieving and maintaining compliance.

Be a Trusted Compliance Advisor: Deliver expert guidance on NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP requirements, and federal cybersecurity standards in a way that is accessible, actionable, and aligned with each client's unique operational environment.

Team Leadership

Lead and Mentor a Compliance Team: Provide direction, feedback, and professional development support to a small team of compliance professionals, maintaining quality standards and accountability across client engagements.

Drive Consistent Delivery: Manage and coordinate multiple NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP compliance projects across various clients, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met ahead of authorization deadlines.

NIST 800-53 & FedRAMP Compliance Execution

Interpret and Apply Security Controls: Analyze and interpret NIST SP 800-53 security and privacy controls and control baselines to ensure client compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.

Develop and Maintain Authorization Documentation: Create, implement, and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and other authorization documentation required for NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP.

Conduct Gap Assessments: Perform readiness reviews to identify and address control deficiencies for organizations pursuing an Authorization to Operate (ATO) or FedRAMP authorization.

Support Assessment Activities: Guide clients through the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process and coordinate with Third-Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs) and independent assessors.

Collaborate on Remediation Efforts: Work closely with clients to identify and remediate gaps in their security programs to meet NIST SP 800-53 Low, Moderate, and High control baselines.

Monitor Regulatory Updates: Stay current on evolving NIST SP 800-53 revisions, FedRAMP requirements, and federal cybersecurity policies and guidance to ensure client programs remain compliant and ahead of changing requirements.

Who You Are Required

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple NIST SP 800-53 compliance projects concurrently.

5+ years of experience in federal compliance, NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, or RMF implementation.

3+ years of leadership experience managing or guiding a small team.

Deep understanding of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the security and privacy control families within NIST SP 800-53.

Experience with NIST SP 800-53 control implementation and assessment.

Familiarity with FedRAMP authorization paths and federal agency workflows.

Experience working with cloud service providers (CSPs) or organizations pursuing federal authorizations.

Knowledge of common FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or GCC High.

Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.

Nice to Have

CGRC (Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance) or CAP (Certified Authorization Professional) certification.

Security+ or CISSP certification.

Experience with FedRAMP authorization and continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities.

Previous experience working directly with 3PAOs or as part of security assessment teams.

What We Offer

Career Development: Clear growth path with mentorship and training opportunities

Technical Training: Comprehensive onboarding on security and compliance frameworks

Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary with regular performance reviews, 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

Work Environment Requirements

Reliable high-speed internet connection

Quiet, professional home office setup

Must be amenable to working US Eastern Time zone hours

Fluency in written and verbal English communication skills

Employment with Workstreet is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, and other relevant information, in compliance with applicable laws.

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 frameworks — including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CMMC, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and FedRAMP — empowering companies to meet regulatory requirements and enhance their cybersecurity posture from day one.