ATL Security and IT Manager

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Applied Research Laboratories (ARL) seeks a Security and IT Manager to lead secure IT operations and regulatory compliance for a defense-focused research environment at the Pickle Research Campus.

You will oversee NIST/RMF/CMMC-aligned cybersecurity, manage risk, audits, and incident response, and mentor staff while coordinating with DoD stakeholders and sponsors. This role requires DoD experience and eligibility for access to classified information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, cybersecurity, engineering or related field.
• Eight years of IT and cybersecurity experience in regulated or federal environments.
• Experience supporting DoD, UARC, FFRDC, or defense contractor programs.
• Knowledge of NIST-based cybersecurity frameworks and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead secure IT infrastructure operations for research networks, compute environments, storage, and endpoint management.
• Oversee cybersecurity strategy and implementation aligned with NIST, RMF, CMMC, and related DoD frameworks.
• Manage risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with CUI, ITAR/EAR, and sponsor-specific security requirements.
• Develop and enforce IT governance, policies, and security procedures.
• Lead and mentor IT/security staff; manage budgets and vendor relationships.
• Serve as primary liaison to laboratory IT, security offices, and DoD stakeholders.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

DoD experience

NIST knowledge

Cybersecurity

Regulated/federal environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity/Engineering

Job description

ATL Security and IT Manager

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Purpose

Applied Research Laboratories (ARL) is seeking a research laboratory-level Security and IT Manager to lead secure IT operations and regulatory compliance for a defense-focused applied research environment. This role ensures laboratory systems, networks, and data meet DoD and federal cybersecurity requirements while enabling high-performance research for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Lead secure IT infrastructure operations, including research networks, compute environments, storage, and endpoint management.
• Oversee cybersecurity strategy and implementation aligned with NIST, RMF, CMMC, and related DoD frameworks.
• Manage risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with CUI, ITAR/EAR, and sponsor‑specific security requirements.
• Develop and enforce IT governance, policies, and security procedures.
• Lead and mentor IT/security staff; manage budgets and vendor relationships.
• Serve as primary liaison to laboratory IT, security offices, and DoD stakeholders.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
• Eight years of experience in IT and cybersecurity within a regulated or federal environment.
• Experience supporting DoD, UARC, FFRDC, or defense contractor programs.
• Working knowledge of NIST-based cybersecurity frameworks and accreditation processes.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with classified or secure research environments.
• Familiarity with CUI, export controls, and federal research compliance.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, Security+, etc.).
• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Salary Range

$140,000-$225,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Possible weekend, evening and holiday work
• Interstate/intrastate travel

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.