[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.ResponsibilitiesMonitor Slack alert channels, observability tooling (such as Datadog), and security signals; triage issues, action them within scope, and escalate when neededHelp 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 resolvedTriage 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 configurationMaintain 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 accessSupport Microsoft Azure administration, including budget reporting, tenant organization, and standing up straightforward infrastructureServe as a reviewer and editor on IT and security policy, helping keep policies practical, current, and enforceableGrow into ownership of core systems and the company’s overall security posture—including infrastructure design, tooling strategy, and compliance initiativesSkills5+ 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 certificationsActive, current security certifications such as SANS/GIAC (e.g., GSEC, GCIH, GCIA) or equivalentFoundational 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 timeComfortable working in Unix/Linux command-line environments and with version control (git) for day-to-day administration and automationAbility 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 quicklyClear 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 supervisionSound judgment and the ability to translate strategic priorities into well-prioritized tactical executionActive TS/SCI security clearance—a strong plus given our public-sector work, supporting cleared contracts and in-person engagementsHands-on experience with one or more of our core tools: Okta, Datadog, Tailscale, Doppler, Atlassian/JSM, Microsoft Azure, or Kandji/IruFamiliarity 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 matteredBenefitsComprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement savings plansFlexible working from home arrangementsOpportunities for growth and professional developmentA collaborative and supportive company cultureAccess to cutting-edge technology and resources for research and developmentCompany OverviewLazarus builds AI systems that help people solve the world’s toughest problems. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://lazarusaie.com.