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Sr. Security Engineer | Atlanta, Georgia
Sr. Security Engineer
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Atlanta , Georgia

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Hybrid, Onsite

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Contract to hire

Atlanta, Georgia

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Hybrid, Onsite

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Contract to hire

Job ID 76573|Posted Oct 12, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join a dynamic Information Security Compliance team supporting critical government compliance initiatives and broader cybersecurity governance efforts. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen audit readiness, help shape security controls, and contribute to a fast-moving environment where compliance, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration all matter.

Responsibilities

  • Support government compliance activities by helping ensure alignment with applicable regulatory and cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Evaluate control evidence and artifacts to demonstrate compliance during audits and assessments.
  • Research evolving requirements and prepare concise summaries for leadership.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve policies, procedures, and compliance documentation.
  • Assist with security questionnaires and third-party risk management responses.
  • Contribute to special projects tied to changing regulatory and cybersecurity needs.
  • Help maintain system security plans and related compliance documentation.
  • Work with technical and business teams to strengthen security controls and support audit readiness.
  • Participate in vulnerability, risk, and security assessments as needed.
  • Support incident response, forensic review, and other security operations activities when required.
  • Monitor new technologies and evaluate potential compliance, security, and productivity impacts, including emerging AI tools.

Skills

  • Experience in IT audit, compliance, or a related governance, risk, and compliance role.
  • Strong knowledge of control frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, or CIS Controls.
  • Ability to gather, review, and interpret evidence for audits and assessments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to research regulations and explain findings clearly to leadership.
  • Strong documentation skills, including drafting and interpreting policies and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of information security, network architecture, and cloud computing concepts.
  • Self-directed approach with the ability to work independently and deliver practical results.
  • Comfort collaborating across teams and driving tasks forward in a project-based environment.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience supporting U.S. government compliance requirements.
  • Experience developing or maintaining System Security Plans.
  • Project management experience.
  • Familiarity with the aviation industry.
  • One or more of the following certifications in good standing: CISSP, CISA, or CRISC.
  • Interest in emerging AI tools and an understanding of related risks and compliance considerations.

Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are excited to help strengthen security compliance in a collaborative environment.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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