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Director of GRC Engineering

Aquia Inc. is a veteran-founded digital services firm focused on cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance automation for U.S. government customers. We are seeking a Director of GRC Engineering to lead and grow our GRC engineering practice, deliver cATO automation, and drive integrations across AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and modern cloud-native GRC platforms to streamline compliance and reduce operational overhead.

Skills

  • Working knowledge of Python or Go
  • Experience in GRC, security engineering, or software engineering with automation focus
  • Strong expertise with NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5
  • Hands-on experience integrating with AWS and cloud-native services
  • Experience integrating controls into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines
  • API integration and automation experience
  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead development, testing, and implementation of cATO automations and integrations with agency systems (AWS, CI/CD, cloud-native services).
  • Drive the transition from an existing GRC platform to a new cloud-native cATO platform.
  • Design and implement automation of RMF processes and controls integration into DevSecOps pipelines, including API-driven workflows.
  • Lead and mentor the GRC Engineering practice; provide technical guidance, career growth, and hiring support.
  • Engineer internal compliance automation to reduce cost, manual effort, and cognitive load for Aquia and customers.
  • Automate evidence collection and reporting to satisfy NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 and federal compliance requirements.
  • Engage and build trust with cloud engineers, security teams, compliance stakeholders, and executives during modernization efforts.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Advanced degree or industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, or cloud certs) preferred

Benefits

  • Premium health care plans (90% employer-paid)
  • Employee stock plan
  • 100% 401(k) match (up to IRS annual max)
  • Generous PTO package
  • Personal training and development budget
  • Fully remote work
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DATE POSTED
October 27, 2025
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