Senior Security & IT Operations Manager - DoD/Fed

University of Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an ATL Security and IT Manager to lead secure IT operations and regulatory compliance for a DoD-focused defense research environment. You will oversee lab networks, compute, storage, and endpoints while ensuring compliance with NIST RMF, CMMC, and related frameworks.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least eight years in IT and cybersecurity within regulated settings, with US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, 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.
• U.S. citizenship required for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Lead secure IT infrastructure operations for research networks, compute environments, storage, and endpoints.
• Oversee cybersecurity strategy and implementation aligned with NIST RMF and DoD frameworks.
• Manage risk assessments, vulnerability management, incidents, and audits readiness.
• Ensure compliance with CUI, ITAR/EAR, and sponsor security requirements.
• Develop and enforce IT governance, policies, and procedures.

Skills

IT Security

Cybersecurity

DoD experience

NIST RMF

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

NIST RMF

DoD accreditation

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an ATL Security and IT Manager to lead secure IT operations and regulatory compliance for a DoD-focused defense research environment. You will oversee lab networks, compute, storage, and endpoints while ensuring compliance with NIST RMF, CMMC, and related frameworks.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least eight years in IT and cybersecurity within regulated settings, with US citizenship.