Senior IT Security Specialist

San Antonio, TX

Full Time

Experienced

BridgePhase is a software engineering company focused on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. We are dedicated to supporting the Air Force’s cyber superiority by delivering robust and resilient IT security solutions. Our mission is to enhance the Air Force’s defensive cyber operations through innovative security engineering, risk management, and continuous compliance.

We’re looking for a Senior IT Security Specialist to join our team supporting the U.S. Air Force’s Unified Platform software factory in San Antonio. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining the security posture of complex cyber systems and infrastructure. You will work closely with security engineers, system administrators, software developers, and mission owners to ensure systems are built and operated in compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and frameworks.

We are hiring for both fully remote positions and hybrid roles based in San Antonio, TX. Candidates local to San Antonio should expect a mix of onsite and remote work as part of a hybrid schedule.

In this position, you can expect to:

Lead security architecture reviews, vulnerability assessments, and security risk analyses for cloud and on-prem systems.
Provide technical guidance to development and infrastructure teams to ensure secure design, configuration, and operation of systems.
Manage implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, DoD RMF, and DISA STIGs.
Oversee preparation and continuous updates of security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and risk assessments.
Perform threat modeling and recommend mitigation strategies to reduce attack surface and address known vulnerabilities.
Collaborate with ISSOs, ISSMs, and AOs to support ongoing authorization and assessment efforts.
Monitor and respond to security incidents, indicators of compromise, and audit findings.
Support development and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures across the environment.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to maturing the program’s security operations.

This role is ideal for professionals who bring strong technical depth, a proactive security mindset, and the ability to balance mission objectives with risk management.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security operations, or risk management in a DoD or federal environment.
Deep understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks including RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and DISA STIGs.
Experience with cloud security (AWS preferred), container security, and zero-trust architectures.
Hands-on experience implementing technical controls such as endpoint protection, logging and monitoring, identity management, vulnerability scanning, and encryption.
Strong familiarity with tools such as Nessus, SCAP, Splunk, ACAS, CrowdStrike, and Tenable.
Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+ (DoD 8570 compliant).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Active secret clearance is required, with TS/SCI preferred.
B.S. in Information Security, Computer Science, or related technical field (or equivalent work experience).
This is a hybrid position – with both weekly on-site support in San Antonio, TX and remote work supported.

If you're ready to apply your technical expertise to defend mission systems and elevate cyber resilience across critical Air Force operations, we encourage you to join our team of mission-driven professionals.

About Our Company:
At BridgePhase, our values shape our culture and guide our actions. We act with integrity, honesty, and respect, earning trust and fostering collective success. We are critical thinkers and problem solvers, driving innovation and positive disruption to solve hard challenges at speed and scale. Our work is characterized by courage, compassion, commitment, and teamwork. We apply disciplined engineering principles and a proven agile approach that deliver flexible, simplified, durable and performant solutions that drive continuous improvement and have lasting impact and sustained value. Additionally, we invest in our communities through strategic charitable initiatives, empowering our employees to make meaningful contributions to causes they are passionate about.

Our Benefits:
We pride ourselves on providing top-tier benefits that rival those found in larger organizations. Below are some of the perks our team enjoys:

Competitive compensation based on experience
Flexible PTO plan
Paid Sick Leave
100% Paid Paternal Leave (16 weeks Maternity, 6 weeks Paternity)
401k plan with 6% employer matching (zero vesting period)
Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
Professional development budget that can be used for certifications and training
Paid community service days

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