Cybersecurity Engineer – Security & Compliance

aalo-atomics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Corporate Gym Membership

Job summary

Aalo Atomics in Austin, TX is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to implement and improve controls across systems, networks, cloud environments, and data. You will work with IT and engineering teams to identify risks, deploy safeguards, and maintain security documentation.

Reporting to the Director of Information Security, you will support governance, risk, and compliance activities, align controls with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls, and help scale security as we grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT, CS, or equivalent with 3+ years in cybersecurity.
• Experience with NIST CSF, SP 800-53, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, or CMMC.
• Ability to investigate security events, assess risk, and support incident response.
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to work on-site in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and monitor cybersecurity controls across endpoints, networks, and cloud.
• Monitor security events, support incident response, and perform post-incident analysis.
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation with teams and third-party providers.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and documentation.
• Support risk assessments, audits, and regulatory/commercial compliance activities.
• Maintain security architecture diagrams and incident response playbooks.

Skills

Endpoint security

Network security

Identity and access management

Vulnerability management

Logging/SIEM

Cloud security

Incident response

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT, CS

Tools

SIEM tools

EDR

Firewall platforms

IAM solutions

Cloud security tools

Job description

About Aalo Atomics

Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting‑on safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.

About the role

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and improving the technical and administrative controls that protect the company’s systems, networks, cloud environments, applications, and data. This role combines hands‑on cybersecurity engineering with support for cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance activities.

Reporting to the Director of Information Security, the Cybersecurity Engineer works closely with IT, engineering, business teams, and leadership to identify and address cybersecurity risks, implement safeguards, maintain security documentation, support regulatory and contractual requirements, and help ensure that the company’s security controls remain effective as the organization grows.

Essential Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and monitor cybersecurity technologies and controls, including endpoint protection, firewalls, email security, vulnerability management, SIEM/logging, identity and access management, and cloud security controls.
• Monitor and investigate security events and support incident response activities, including containment, remediation, recovery, and post‑incident analysis.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities with internal teams, system owners, and third‑party providers.
• Support the development, implementation, and periodic review of cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, technical baselines, and related documentation.
• Translate cybersecurity policies, standards, and compliance requirements into practical technical and administrative controls.
• Support the establishment and maintenance of the company’s cybersecurity control framework in alignment with applicable standards and frameworks, such as NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and CMMC.
• Maintain cybersecurity and compliance documentation, including policies, procedures, control descriptions, system inventories, evidence, risk registers, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and assessment materials.
• Assist with internal and external cybersecurity assessments, audits, customer security reviews, and regulatory or contractual compliance activities.
• Track identified security gaps and deficiencies and work with responsible stakeholders to develop, document, and monitor corrective actions and remediation plans.
• Support cybersecurity risk assessments for systems, applications, vendors, technologies, and business processes.
• Support third‑party and vendor cybersecurity assessments and ongoing risk management activities.
• Help maintain recurring cybersecurity processes such as access reviews, vulnerability management, incident response, configuration management, security awareness, and other control monitoring activities.
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, architecture diagrams, incident response playbooks, and technical standards.
• Support security awareness and cybersecurity training activities.
• Remain current on emerging threats, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and cybersecurity best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Three or more years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, systems security, or a related IT or security role.
• Working knowledge of core cybersecurity domains, including endpoint security, network security, identity and access management, vulnerability management, logging/SIEM, and cloud security.
• Experience implementing, administering, or supporting cybersecurity technologies such as endpoint detection and response (EDR), firewalls, email security platforms, SIEM tools, IAM solutions, or cloud security controls.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and/or CMMC.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity documentation, risk assessments, control implementation, audit support, or compliance activities.
• Ability to investigate security events, assess risk, and support incident response and remediation activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear documentation and communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a role combining cybersecurity engineering with governance, risk, and compliance responsibilities.
• Experience supporting internal audits, external assessments, customer security reviews, or regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with third‑party or vendor cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Familiarity with secure configuration standards, technical baselines, and control validation practices.
• Experience developing cybersecurity metrics, dashboards, or management reporting.
• Relevant professional certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, GSEC, CCSP, or equivalent.
• Experience in a regulated industry or environment with contractual cybersecurity requirements.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Regular periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in writing.

Ability to review technical documentation, analyze security data, and perform work requiring close attention to detail.

May require occasional work outside normal business hours to support security incidents, system changes, or audit and compliance activities.

May require occasional travel, depending on business needs at Aalo sites.

Requirements:

• Based in the United States
• Willing to work on-sitein Austin, TX

What It Takes to Succeed at Aalo

We're building technology that will help reshape the future of energy. The pace is fast, the problems are difficult, and the expectations are high. Successful team members consistently demonstrate:

Extreme Ownership

— You take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks. You proactively identify problems, drive solutions, and follow through.

A Passion for Solving Hard Problems

— You are energized by challenges that others avoid and enjoy finding practical solutions to complex technical issues.

A Sense of Urgency

— You move quickly, make thoughtful decisions, and maintain momentum while balancing quality and execution.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on technical level
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Corporate Gym Membership

Additional Information:

Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.