ATL Security and IT Manager

ATL Security And It Manager

Applied Research Laboratories 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 include:

• Leading secure IT infrastructure operations, including research networks, compute environments, storage, and endpoint management.
• Overseeing cybersecurity strategy and implementation aligned with NIST, RMF, CMMC, and related DoD frameworks.
• Managing risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and audit readiness.
• Ensuring compliance with CUI, ITAR/EAR, and sponsor-specific security requirements.
• Developing and enforcing IT governance, policies, and security procedures.
• Leading and mentoring IT/security staff; managing budgets and vendor relationships.
• Serving as primary liaison to laboratory IT, security offices, and DoD stakeholders.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required qualifications include:

• 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.

Preferred qualifications include:

• 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 include:

• 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 include:

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