Junior IT Security Engineer (NIST)

TL;DR

Junior IT Security Engineer (NIST/IT Security): Delivering Tier 1 and Tier 2 IT support and managing company-wide security posture with an accent on MDM administration, identity management, and NIST compliance. Focus on triaging security events, automating onboarding/offboarding, and implementing technical security controls for government-grade environments.

Location: Remote (United States). U.S. Citizenship is strictly required.

Company

hirify.global provides secure software delivery solutions for US government agencies to streamline software integration and deployment.

What you will do

• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for users, resolving issues or escalating them as appropriate.
• Provision user laptops and administer a company-wide Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution.
• Manage user onboarding and offboarding via Google Admin Console and maintain IT asset inventory.
• Conduct Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) reviews and security research.
• Support the technical implementation of security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171, including SIEM and logging.
• Perform triage of security events, log audits, and incident response processes.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required; must be eligible for CUI access.
• Experience in an IT help desk, system administration, or IT operations role.
• Proficiency with tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, and GitHub.
• Experience administering macOS, Windows, or Linux.
• Experience with Google Admin Console or similar directory/identity management tools.

Nice to have

• Experience as a defense contractor or in government IT.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, or CMMC 2.0 frameworks.
• Experience supporting security tooling such as SIEM platforms or MDM solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) with 100% company-paid premiums.
• Financial security through a 401k retirement plan and company stock options.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus Federal Holidays and extended breaks for Thanksgiving and Winter.
• Professional development support via reimbursed training, subscriptions, and conference attendance.
• Home office budget to support a productive remote work environment.