Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer

Prana Comunicación; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IPT Associates (IPTA) in Austin, TX seeks a senior cybersecurity lead to guide policy, strategy, and compliance for enterprise cloud applications. You will develop system security documentation aligned with federal standards for certification and accreditation.

Required: Bachelor’s in CS/IS/Engineering and 8+ years of related experience, DoD policies, NIST 800-53r5, and an active clearance. DevSecOps mindset and liaison with senior policy directors are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering and 8+ years of related work experience.
• Expert knowledge of DoD information security policies and standards.
• Familiar with NIST 800-53r5 and system configuration analysis.
• Active security clearance and IAT-II requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and guidance for cybersecurity policy, strategy, and compliance for multiple organization level enterprise cloud applications
• Development and delivery of system security and information assurance documentation, consistent with federal standards to support system certification and accreditation
• Be an advocate for a modern, DevSecOps-style approach for testing and conveying control information (NIST RMF)
• Devise policy recommendations to streamline and accelerate security outcomes
• Provide guidance and oversight at the platform and application levels
• Interact with senior policy directors at the Department and Service level as needed

Skills

Cybersecurity

Policy development

DevSecOps

DoD policy knowledge

NIST 800-53r5

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering

Tools

eMASS

DISA STIGs

Job description

Austin, TX

At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.

Our Team

At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.

Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.

We're Looking For People Who

• Are curious and excited about technology
• Like solving problems and figuring things out
• Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team
• Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and guidance for cybersecurity policy, strategy, and compliance for multiple organization level enterprise cloud applications
• Development and delivery of system security and information assurance documentation, consistent with federal standards to support system certification and accreditation
• Be an advocate for a modern, DevSecOps-style, approach for conducting testing and conveying control information (consistent with the NIST 800-53R5 Risk Management Framework)
• Devise policy recommendations to streamline and accelerate successful security outcomes
• Provide guidance and oversight at the platform and application levels
• Interact with senior policy directors at the Department and Service level, as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other Scientific/Technical discipline and 8 years of related work experience
• Must have experience with overall ATO process from registration to completion
• Expert knowledge in Department of Defense information security policies, practices, and legal requirements including DoDI 8510.01, DISA STIGs, FedRAMP and eMASS
• Must be knowledgeable in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53r5 and capable of reviewing, analyzing, and assessing systems configurations/architectures to identify security, safety, and mission-critical functions/components
• Must meet IAT-II requirements
• Active Security clearance

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.#clearance