Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer at IPTA in Austin, TX, USA
- Company: IPTA
- Location: Austin, TX, USA
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 8+ years
Overview
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 certificati…
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
Skills
Required
- Experience with overall ATO process
- Knowledgeable in NIST 800-53r5
- IAT-II certification
- Active Security clearance
About IPTA
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. 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.