Security Engineer (SOC 2 / HIPAA) | GovTech

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Security Engineer (SOC 2 / HIPAA) | GovTech based in the United States. The Security Engineer will take ownership of designing, building, and maintaining the security, privacy, and compliance infrastructure of a growing GovTech platform. This hands-on technical leadership role focuses on strengthening existing SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA controls while advancing alignment with NIST security standards. You will architect identity and access management systems, automate compliance processes, and establish secure development practices across cloud infrastructure and production environments. Working closely with Product and Engineering leadership, you will translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions. You will also lead threat modeling, incident readiness, audit preparation, and security improvements across critical workflows. This fully remote opportunity offers significant technical autonomy and the chance to protect sensitive information belonging to families accessing essential public benefit programs.