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Allen Control Systems · 20 hours ago

IT Engineer, Facility Security Operations

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup focused on developing advanced technologies for security operations. The IT Engineer, Facility Security Operations will support and maintain the internal IT environment while ensuring compliance with government security requirements and partnering with various teams to secure and manage systems.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on IT support across the organization, including troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues

Configure, deploy, and maintain laptops, workstations, and peripheral equipment

Manage user accounts, access controls, and permissions across IT systems

Support onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring security and compliance requirements are met

Maintain and monitor IT systems to ensure reliability, patching, and security best practices

Serve as a key contributor to Facility Security Operations, supporting secure facility requirements and government compliance

Assist with clearance-related processes, access controls, and coordination with security stakeholders

Support compliance initiatives including CMMC Level 2, ITAR, and other DoD security requirements

Maintain IT and security documentation, policies, and system records

Work with vendors to support IT systems, security tooling, and compliance documentation

Qualification

Facility Security Officer experienceIT compliance knowledgeWindowsLinux supportNetworking fundamentalsAccess managementCMMC complianceOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Prior experience as a Facility Security Officer or in a security-focused role supporting cleared environments, or an active or previously held security clearance

3+ years of professional IT experience in a systems, infrastructure, or support-focused role

Strong experience supporting Windows and Linux experience is a plus

Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, endpoint security, and access management

Experience operating in compliance-driven environments

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teams