Design and implement automated workflows and integrations to support RMF/A&A and continuous monitoring. Automate evidence collection, control validation, reporting, and dashboards; integrate GRC platforms, vulnerability management, SIEMs, and ticketing systems; collaborate with RMF analysts and ISSOs to improve cybersecurity governance and authorization readiness.
True Zero Technologies, a veteran-owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes. True Zero recognizes that those outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built a community of like-minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top-tier services to our customers. Our culture and commitment have been recognized through numerous accolades, including being named one of the Best Places to Work in 2023 in two categories (“Prosperous and Thriving” ($5MM–$50MM in gross revenue) and “Mid-Atlantic Region” (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)), and again in 2025 as a Best Places to Work honoree. In addition, True Zero earned coveted spots on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America in 2022, 2023, and 2025, a testament to our sustained growth driven by our people-first approach and unwavering dedication to excellence.
True Zero is seeking a GRC Automation Engineer to modernize and automate cybersecurity governance processes supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This role combines cybersecurity, software engineering, workflow automation, and process improvement to reduce manual effort across the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle while improving data quality, operational visibility, and authorization readiness.
Working closely with RMF analysts, ISSOs, vulnerability management personnel, security engineers, and program leadership, the GRC Automation Engineer develops automated workflows, integrates enterprise cybersecurity data sources, and streamlines evidence collection, reporting, and compliance activities. This position plays a key role in transforming traditional governance processes into a more efficient, data driven operating model through automation, integration, and intelligent workflow design.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated workflows supporting RMF, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), continuous monitoring, and cybersecurity governance activities.
- Develop integrations between GRC platforms, vulnerability management systems, security tools, ticketing platforms, and reporting solutions to improve operational efficiency.
- Automate evidence collection, control validation, reporting, and recurring compliance activities to reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy.
- Support the implementation and optimization of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms including JCAM, ServiceNow, or similar enterprise solutions.
- Develop scripts, APIs, dashboards, and automation workflows that improve visibility into authorization status, POA&M activities, vulnerability remediation, and enterprise cybersecurity performance.
- Collaborate with RMF analysts and ISSOs to identify manual processes suitable for automation and continuous improvement.
- Support development of executive dashboards, cybersecurity metrics, and operational reporting through automated data aggregation and visualization.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, to improve documentation quality, workflow efficiency, and cybersecurity decision support.
- Maintain automation documentation, workflow diagrams, technical procedures, and integration standards.
- Troubleshoot automation issues, monitor workflow performance, and implement enhancements that improve reliability and scalability.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to simplify cybersecurity governance processes while maintaining compliance with Federal requirements.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- Three or more years of experience developing automation solutions supporting cybersecurity, governance, compliance, or enterprise IT operations.
- Experience developing scripts, APIs, or workflow automation using languages such as PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, or similar technologies.
- Experience integrating enterprise platforms through REST APIs, web services, or workflow orchestration tools.
- Working knowledge of NIST RMF, FISMA, and cybersecurity governance processes.
- Experience developing dashboards, reports, or operational data visualizations.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills.
- Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other Federal civilian agencies.
- Experience with JCAM, eMASS, ServiceNow GRC, Archer, Microsoft Power Platform, Power Automate, or similar governance platforms.
- Experience integrating vulnerability management platforms, SIEMs, cloud security tools, and enterprise ticketing systems.
- Familiarity with AI assisted workflow automation, document generation, or cybersecurity reporting.
- Experience supporting Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM), continuous monitoring, or enterprise cybersecurity operations.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
- Security+
- Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
- CISSP
- Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect
- AWS Certified Developer Associate
- Azure Developer Associate
- Certified Scrum Developer (CSD)
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Certifications:
One or more of the following is preferred:
We’re actively searching for talented security and technology practitioners who are ready to experience the True Zero difference. As a True Zero team member, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive salary, paid twice per month
- Best in class medical coverage
- 100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero
- Company wide new business incentive programs
- Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.)
- 3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually
- 401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4%
- Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs
- Paternity/Maternity Leave
- Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills
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