ATL Security and IT Manager

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an ATL Security and IT Manager at the PICKLE Research Campus to oversee secure IT operations in a defense-focused research environment. Responsibilities include leading networks, compute, storage, and endpoint management; managing DoD-aligned cybersecurity programs; and guiding staff while ensuring compliance with NIST, RMF, CMMC and CUI requirements.

Salary ranges from $140,000 to $225,000, negotiable with qualifications.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

DoD cybersecurity experience

NIST RMF knowledge

Security governance

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

ATL Security and IT Manager

Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories
Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA
Earliest Start Date: Immediately
Position Duration: Expected to Continue
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.
• U.S. Citizenship. 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 such as CISSP, CISM, Security+.
• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information at the appropriate level.

Benefits

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

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

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.