[Remote] IT Security Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lazarus AI is a company focused on enabling organizations to deploy AI systems that are secure and reliable. They are seeking an experienced IT Security Engineer to ensure the security and reliability of their internal systems while managing and improving their security posture across their SaaS and cloud stack.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Slack alert channels, observability tooling (such as Datadog), and security signals; triage issues, action them within scope, and escalate when needed
• Help organize, administer, and enforce the organization’s vulnerability scanning program across SAST, DAST, and runtime tooling—managing tool configuration and coverage, tracking findings through to remediation, and helping uphold the standards and SLAs that govern how issues get resolved
• Triage and route incoming work and helpdesk requests into Jira and Jira Service Management (JSM), resolving the tickets you own and keeping queues moving Administer and maintain core SaaS and infrastructure tooling—including Tailscale, Doppler, Iru (MDM), Atlassian, Slack, GitHub, and Google Workspace—managing access, ACLs, and routine configuration
• Maintain identity and access hygiene across Okta, Google Workspace, and related systems—managing SSO, provisioning, group rules, and MFA policy, cleaning up orphaned groups, building smart and dynamic groups, and enforcing least-privilege access
• Support Microsoft Azure administration, including budget reporting, tenant organization, and standing up straightforward infrastructure
• Serve as a reviewer and editor on IT and security policy, helping keep policies practical, current, and enforceable
• Grow into ownership of core systems and the company’s overall security posture—including infrastructure design, tooling strategy, and compliance initiatives

Skills

• 5+ years in IT, security, or a related technical or operational discipline (including equivalent military or government service), plus a degree in a related field or equivalent training and certifications
• Active, current security certifications such as SANS/GIAC (e.g., GSEC, GCIH, GCIA) or equivalent
• Foundational knowledge of IT administration and security operations sufficient to ramp quickly on our stack, run day-to-day operations independently, and take ownership of core systems over time
• Comfortable working in Unix/Linux command-line environments and with version control (git) for day-to-day administration and automation
• Ability to administer cloud and SaaS platforms—identity and access management (including SSO and identity providers), device management, version control, and collaboration tools—and to learn the specifics of ours quickly
• Clear written and verbal communication suited to a fully remote team, with the discipline to take ownership of work and carry it through from start to finish without close supervision
• Sound judgment and the ability to translate strategic priorities into well-prioritized tactical execution
• Active TS/SCI security clearance—a strong plus given our public-sector work, supporting cleared contracts and in-person engagements
• Hands-on experience with one or more of our core tools: Okta, Datadog, Tailscale, Doppler, Atlassian/JSM, Microsoft Azure, or Kandji/Iru
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks relevant to regulated industries (e.g., CMMC, SOC 2, NIST)
• Background in a technically rigorous, high-accountability environment (such as military, defense, or critical infrastructure) where judgment under pressure mattered

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement savings plans
• Flexible working from home arrangements
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• A collaborative and supportive company culture
• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources for research and development

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