The Mathworks

Senior Security Assurance Engineer

The Mathworks • $110K — $140K *
Natick, MA 01760In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 6 years or Master's degree with 3 years of experience or PhD/equivalent experience.
  • Strong knowledge of software development processes and cybersecurity protocols.
  • Proven experience in security compliance auditing and familiarity with NIST and CMMC frameworks.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CMMC-AB Assessor are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive audits of security controls according to NIST and CMMC standards.
  • Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of security measures.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and industry standards.
  • Develop and maintain compliance documentation.
  • Provide recommendations for risk mitigation and control enhancements.
  • Support the development and implementation of security policies.
  • Conduct training sessions on compliance requirements.

Benefits

  • Dynamic team environment fostering collaboration.
  • Opportunity to impact organizational security posture.
  • Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Exposure to cross-functional team collaborations.
  • Involvement in external audits and certifications.
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Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Senior Security Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic team and assess compliance to NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and CMMC standards. This role involves evaluating our security controls, identifying areas of improvement, working with cross-functional teams to enhance our security posture, and participating in external audit and certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive audits of security controls in accordance with NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and CMMC guidelines.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of security measures and identify areas for improvement.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with federal and industry standards.
  • Develop and maintain documentation related to compliance activities and findings.
  • Provide recommendations for risk mitigation and control enhancements.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements.
  • Support the lifecycle management of compliance-related documentation.
  • Conduct training sessions to raise awareness about compliance requirements and best practices.
  • Stay updated on the latest developments in NIST and CMMC standards.
  • Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders across various departments such as IT, Engineering, HR, Legal to address compliance gaps.
  • Communicate audit results and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management.


Minimum Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or a PhD degree, or equivalent experience) is required.


Additional Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of software development processes, on-prem and cloud-based infrastructure, cybersecurity, network security, risk management, application security, and third-party management.
  • Proven experience in security compliance auditing and cybersecurity frameworks, particularly with NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and CMMC.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and roles.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CMMC-AB Assessor are preferred.

About The Mathworks

The MathWorks, Inc. is an American software company that specializes in mathematical computing software. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts. The MathWorks offers a range of products, including MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow, which are used in engineering, science, and mathematics. The company serves customers in over 100 countries and has partnerships with major technology companies such as Microsoft and Intel. In 2019, The MathWorks was named one of the best places to work by Glassdoor.
Learn more about The Mathworks
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Consumer Technology
Founded
1984
* Ladders Estimates

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