Security Engineer – GRC Federal Frameworks

Job overview

The Security Engineer – GRC Federal Frameworks role is onsite in Austin, TX, with an annual salary range of $100,000–$198,000. SpaceXSI is developing a superintelligence technology stack and describes its broader mission as helping humanity understand the universe. The role scales the Governance, Risk, and Compliance program by applying federal security frameworks and technical controls across authorization and certification lifecycles. It supports continuous monitoring and annual assessments for Grok for Government while partnering with engineers and leadership to manage risk and maintain compliance.

What you'll do

• Implement and audit security compliance for federal frameworks
• oversee audits, certifications, third-party assessments, and vulnerability management
• design risk mitigation strategies, monitoring systems, contingency plans, vulnerability scans, POAMs, and STIGs
• maintain security configurations and procedures
• coordinate with system owners, security personnel, and cross-functional teams
• lead authorization processes and cloud risk assessments
• assess emerging threats and requirements
• advise on cybersecurity and communicate GRC status and risks to leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

security engineer

grc

federal frameworks

fedramp

nist rmf

il4/il5

continuous monitoring

cloud security

austin tx

spacexsi

$100,000–$198,000/year

cybersecurity

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Equity
• medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k)
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• discounts and other perks.

Why this role

Focuses on NIST RMF, FedRAMP, and Impact Level 4/5 authorization processes, with continuous monitoring for Grok for Government. Requires at least one year of FedRAMP/IL5 compliance, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring experience.

About the employer

SpaceXSI is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Sector: 54.