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IT Security Operations Engineer
Viant Medical·Wheeling, Illinois
Job functions:
$100k - $130k/yr
4+ yrs exp.
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
Full Time
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
As the IT Security Operations Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the analysis, design, implementation, and ongoing management of security controls. The IT Security Operations Engineer is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information assets, safeguarding against emerging threats and vulnerabilities. This role involves managing complex projects, spearheading continuous improvement initiatives, and implementing innovative technologies and methodologies to maintain robust cybersecurity defenses against evolving threats.
You will contribute to steering Viant to face future cybersecurity challenges. Leveraging your strong technical expertise to develop, deploy, and implement innovative solutions that enhance reliability, scalability, and our security posture. By aligning IT Security with business objectives, you will ensure the uninterrupted production of medical devices.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work with every site and department within Viant, fostering personal growth and professional development through diverse interactions and projects. As an associate within Viant IT, you will embody and promote Viant values, ensuring that you operate with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. You will play a crucial role in contributing to the overall success of Viant as a whole.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Act in alignment with the core values of the company, demonstrating agility, teamwork, leadership, ownership, customer focus, and integrity in all actions.
Provide support outside regular working hours to ensure Viant’s security and address urgent issues when required to support business operations.
Engage actively in company-wide and site-specific projects aimed at continuous improvement of processes.
Analyze and assess the effectiveness of existing security controls, policies, and procedures.
Design, implement, and configure security measures to enhance the protection of Viant's IT environment.
Conduct ongoing analysis of emerging threats and vulnerabilities, providing proactive recommendations for control improvements.
Design, implement, and continuously improve Zero Trust security controls, focusing on identity, device posture, least privilege, and continuous verification.
Own the end to end vulnerability management lifecycle, including discovery, prioritization, remediation tracking, and risk acceptance.
Correlate vulnerability data with asset criticality, exploitability, and business impact.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure the operational efficiency of security controls.
Configure and manage intrusion detection systems, network forensics, and endpoint security solutions.
Independently evaluate and enhance security controls to ensure alignment with industry best practices and organizational goals.
Provide expertise in the development and execution of disaster recovery controls.
Conduct regular internal security audits to assess compliance with established controls.
Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents, working alongside the Security Incident Response Team in incident response activities.
Safeguard sensitive information and adhere to applicable regulations and policies.
Lead post-incident analysis to ensure accurate root causes of incidents are identified, appropriate preventive actions are realized and tracked, and to reduce the likelihood of future cybersecurity events.
Manage physical security controls and manufacturing systems.
Contribute to the development of cybersecurity reports and business technical guidance.
Stay informed about cybersecurity trends and contribute to the development of the Viant security strategic plan.
Collaborate with the IT Security Manager on cybersecurity risk management and vendor risk management.
Work closely with the Security Team on identity access management and user access control.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders for 3rd party cybersecurity audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
Maintain and update documentation related to security procedures and configurations.
Maintain knowledge of Viant corporate IT policies and Viant privacy policies.
Report any security incident or suspected security incident to the Viant Security Incident Response Team.
All other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge/Education:
Bachelor’s degree in information security, Cybersecurity, or a related field required
Security + required
Microsoft 365 certifications preferred
CISSP preferred
Job Experience:
7+ years of system administrator experience required
4+ years in IT Security Operations experience required
3+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
Preferred prior experience working from home with designed work area and high-speed internet connection
Skills/Competencies:
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment as well as independently.
Resourcefulness in handling unexpected challenges.
Must have excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.
Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic, who has the ability to understand and take the “big picture” into account
Strong aptitude for working with technology, ability to learn and absorb innovative technologies quickly.
Proven capability in managing multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritizing time efficiently.
Demonstrated understanding of fundamental critical thinking concepts, with a proven ability to apply these principles to effective problem solving.
Proven documentation skills including policies and procedures.
Pro-active in identifying potential issues with a proposed process or systems change.
Advanced understanding of cybersecurity principles, protocols, and best practices.
In-depth working knowledge of networking, firewalls, routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
Experience with intrusion detection systems, network forensics, and endpoint security solutions.
Configuring, managing, and utilizing SIEM for security event monitoring, log correlation, and incident detection.
Expertise in designing, configuring, and managing security controls.
Ability to conduct proactive research on emerging security threats and vulnerabilities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Capacity to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Proven experience in coordinating with counterparts in a distributed organization.
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in cybersecurity.
Microsoft 365 Services (Entra, Intune, Security, Compliance, Endpoint, Purview)
Hands on experience with Zero Trust concepts, identity centric security, and conditional access controls.
Practical experience securing Azure and/or AWS cloud environments.
SPF, DKIM, DMARC understanding
Active Directory hardening
Endpoint hardening (Windows, Linux, IOT, Mobile)
Network IDS, IPS, secure wireless standards
Disaster Recovery design, planning, implementation, and testing
Ransomware protection
EDR/XDR experience
Penetration Testing
Endpoint encryption
Identity Threat Protection
Data Loss Prevention
Backup immutability and air gapping
Privileged Access Management
User Access Controls
Travel:
Up to 25% of the time or as needed
We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $100k-$130k. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
As the IT Security Operations Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the analysis, design, implementation, and ongoing management of security controls. The IT Security Operations Engineer is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information assets, safeguarding against emerging threats and vulnerabilities. This role involves managing complex projects, spearheading continuous improvement initiatives, and implementing innovative technologies and methodologies to maintain robust cybersecurity defenses against evolving threats.
You will contribute to steering Viant to face future cybersecurity challenges. Leveraging your strong technical expertise to develop, deploy, and implement innovative solutions that enhance reliability, scalability, and our security posture. By aligning IT Security with business objectives, you will ensure the uninterrupted production of medical devices.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work with every site and department within Viant, fostering personal growth and professional development through diverse interactions and projects. As an associate within Viant IT, you will embody and promote Viant values, ensuring that you operate with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. You will play a crucial role in contributing to the overall success of Viant as a whole.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Act in alignment with the core values of the company, demonstrating agility, teamwork, leadership, ownership, customer focus, and integrity in all actions.
Provide support outside regular working hours to ensure Viant’s security and address urgent issues when required to support business operations.
Engage actively in company-wide and site-specific projects aimed at continuous improvement of processes.
Analyze and assess the effectiveness of existing security controls, policies, and procedures.
Design, implement, and configure security measures to enhance the protection of Viant's IT environment.
Conduct ongoing analysis of emerging threats and vulnerabilities, providing proactive recommendations for control improvements.
Design, implement, and continuously improve Zero Trust security controls, focusing on identity, device posture, least privilege, and continuous verification.
Own the end to end vulnerability management lifecycle, including discovery, prioritization, remediation tracking, and risk acceptance.
Correlate vulnerability data with asset criticality, exploitability, and business impact.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure the operational efficiency of security controls.
Configure and manage intrusion detection systems, network forensics, and endpoint security solutions.
Independently evaluate and enhance security controls to ensure alignment with industry best practices and organizational goals.
Provide expertise in the development and execution of disaster recovery controls.
Conduct regular internal security audits to assess compliance with established controls.
Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents, working alongside the Security Incident Response Team in incident response activities.
Safeguard sensitive information and adhere to applicable regulations and policies.
Lead post-incident analysis to ensure accurate root causes of incidents are identified, appropriate preventive actions are realized and tracked, and to reduce the likelihood of future cybersecurity events.
Manage physical security controls and manufacturing systems.
Contribute to the development of cybersecurity reports and business technical guidance.
Stay informed about cybersecurity trends and contribute to the development of the Viant security strategic plan.
Collaborate with the IT Security Manager on cybersecurity risk management and vendor risk management.
Work closely with the Security Team on identity access management and user access control.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders for 3rd party cybersecurity audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
Maintain and update documentation related to security procedures and configurations.
Maintain knowledge of Viant corporate IT policies and Viant privacy policies.
Report any security incident or suspected security incident to the Viant Security Incident Response Team.
All other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge/Education:
Bachelor’s degree in information security, Cybersecurity, or a related field required
Security + required
Microsoft 365 certifications preferred
CISSP preferred
Job Experience:
7+ years of system administrator experience required
4+ years in IT Security Operations experience required
3+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
Preferred prior experience working from home with designed work area and high-speed internet connection
Skills/Competencies:
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment as well as independently.
Resourcefulness in handling unexpected challenges.
Must have excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.
Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic, who has the ability to understand and take the “big picture” into account
Strong aptitude for working with technology, ability to learn and absorb innovative technologies quickly.
Proven capability in managing multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritizing time efficiently.
Demonstrated understanding of fundamental critical thinking concepts, with a proven ability to apply these principles to effective problem solving.
Proven documentation skills including policies and procedures.
Pro-active in identifying potential issues with a proposed process or systems change.
Advanced understanding of cybersecurity principles, protocols, and best practices.
In-depth working knowledge of networking, firewalls, routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
Experience with intrusion detection systems, network forensics, and endpoint security solutions.
Configuring, managing, and utilizing SIEM for security event monitoring, log correlation, and incident detection.
Expertise in designing, configuring, and managing security controls.
Ability to conduct proactive research on emerging security threats and vulnerabilities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Capacity to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Proven experience in coordinating with counterparts in a distributed organization.
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in cybersecurity.
Microsoft 365 Services (Entra, Intune, Security, Compliance, Endpoint, Purview)
Hands on experience with Zero Trust concepts, identity centric security, and conditional access controls.
Practical experience securing Azure and/or AWS cloud environments.
SPF, DKIM, DMARC understanding
Active Directory hardening
Endpoint hardening (Windows, Linux, IOT, Mobile)
Network IDS, IPS, secure wireless standards
Disaster Recovery design, planning, implementation, and testing
Ransomware protection
EDR/XDR experience
Penetration Testing
Endpoint encryption
Identity Threat Protection
Data Loss Prevention
Backup immutability and air gapping
Privileged Access Management
User Access Controls
Travel:
Up to 25% of the time or as needed
We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $100k-$130k. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Viant Medical
IT Security Operations Engineer
Wheeling, Illinois
Added 3w ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
$100k - $130k/yr
4+ yrs exp.
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
Full Time
Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
As the IT Security Operations Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the analysis, design, implementation, and ongoing management of security controls. The IT Security Operations Engineer is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information assets, safeguarding against emerging threats and vulnerabilities. This role involves managing complex projects, spearheading continuous improvement initiatives, and implementing innovative technologies and methodologies to maintain robust cybersecurity defenses against evolving threats.
You will contribute to steering Viant to face future cybersecurity challenges. Leveraging your strong technical expertise to develop, deploy, and implement innovative solutions that enhance reliability, scalability, and our security posture. By aligning IT Security with business objectives, you will ensure the uninterrupted production of medical devices.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work with every site and department within Viant, fostering personal growth and professional development through diverse interactions and projects. As an associate within Viant IT, you will embody and promote Viant values, ensuring that you operate with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. You will play a crucial role in contributing to the overall success of Viant as a whole.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Act in alignment with the core values of the company, demonstrating agility, teamwork, leadership, ownership, customer focus, and integrity in all actions.
Provide support outside regular working hours to ensure Viant’s security and address urgent issues when required to support business operations.
Engage actively in company-wide and site-specific projects aimed at continuous improvement of processes.
Analyze and assess the effectiveness of existing security controls, policies, and procedures.
Design, implement, and configure security measures to enhance the protection of Viant's IT environment.
Conduct ongoing analysis of emerging threats and vulnerabilities, providing proactive recommendations for control improvements.
Design, implement, and continuously improve Zero Trust security controls, focusing on identity, device posture, least privilege, and continuous verification.
Own the end to end vulnerability management lifecycle, including discovery, prioritization, remediation tracking, and risk acceptance.
Correlate vulnerability data with asset criticality, exploitability, and business impact.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure the operational efficiency of security controls.
Configure and manage intrusion detection systems, network forensics, and endpoint security solutions.
Independently evaluate and enhance security controls to ensure alignment with industry best practices and organizational goals.
Provide expertise in the development and execution of disaster recovery controls.
Conduct regular internal security audits to assess compliance with established controls.
Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents, working alongside the Security Incident Response Team in incident response activities.
Safeguard sensitive information and adhere to applicable regulations and policies.
Lead post-incident analysis to ensure accurate root causes of incidents are identified, appropriate preventive actions are realized and tracked, and to reduce the likelihood of future cybersecurity events.
Manage physical security controls and manufacturing systems.
Contribute to the development of cybersecurity reports and business technical guidance.
Stay informed about cybersecurity trends and contribute to the development of the Viant security strategic plan.
Collaborate with the IT Security Manager on cybersecurity risk management and vendor risk management.
Work closely with the Security Team on identity access management and user access control.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders for 3rd party cybersecurity audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
Maintain and update documentation related to security procedures and configurations.
Maintain knowledge of Viant corporate IT policies and Viant privacy policies.
Report any security incident or suspected security incident to the Viant Security Incident Response Team.
All other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge/Education:
Bachelor’s degree in information security, Cybersecurity, or a related field required
Security + required
Microsoft 365 certifications preferred
CISSP preferred
Job Experience:
7+ years of system administrator experience required
4+ years in IT Security Operations experience required
3+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
Preferred prior experience working from home with designed work area and high-speed internet connection
Skills/Competencies:
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment as well as independently.
Resourcefulness in handling unexpected challenges.
Must have excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.
Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic, who has the ability to understand and take the “big picture” into account
Strong aptitude for working with technology, ability to learn and absorb innovative technologies quickly.
Proven capability in managing multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritizing time efficiently.
Demonstrated understanding of fundamental critical thinking concepts, with a proven ability to apply these principles to effective problem solving.
Proven documentation skills including policies and procedures.
Pro-active in identifying potential issues with a proposed process or systems change.
Advanced understanding of cybersecurity principles, protocols, and best practices.
In-depth working knowledge of networking, firewalls, routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
Experience with intrusion detection systems, network forensics, and endpoint security solutions.
Configuring, managing, and utilizing SIEM for security event monitoring, log correlation, and incident detection.
Expertise in designing, configuring, and managing security controls.
Ability to conduct proactive research on emerging security threats and vulnerabilities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Capacity to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Proven experience in coordinating with counterparts in a distributed organization.
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in cybersecurity.
Microsoft 365 Services (Entra, Intune, Security, Compliance, Endpoint, Purview)
Hands on experience with Zero Trust concepts, identity centric security, and conditional access controls.
Practical experience securing Azure and/or AWS cloud environments.
SPF, DKIM, DMARC understanding
Active Directory hardening
Endpoint hardening (Windows, Linux, IOT, Mobile)
Network IDS, IPS, secure wireless standards
Disaster Recovery design, planning, implementation, and testing
Ransomware protection
EDR/XDR experience
Penetration Testing
Endpoint encryption
Identity Threat Protection
Data Loss Prevention
Backup immutability and air gapping
Privileged Access Management
User Access Controls
Travel:
Up to 25% of the time or as needed
We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $100k-$130k. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
As the IT Security Operations Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the analysis, design, implementation, and ongoing management of security controls. The IT Security Operations Engineer is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information assets, safeguarding against emerging threats and vulnerabilities. This role involves managing complex projects, spearheading continuous improvement initiatives, and implementing innovative technologies and methodologies to maintain robust cybersecurity defenses against evolving threats.
You will contribute to steering Viant to face future cybersecurity challenges. Leveraging your strong technical expertise to develop, deploy, and implement innovative solutions that enhance reliability, scalability, and our security posture. By aligning IT Security with business objectives, you will ensure the uninterrupted production of medical devices.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work with every site and department within Viant, fostering personal growth and professional development through diverse interactions and projects. As an associate within Viant IT, you will embody and promote Viant values, ensuring that you operate with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. You will play a crucial role in contributing to the overall success of Viant as a whole.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Act in alignment with the core values of the company, demonstrating agility, teamwork, leadership, ownership, customer focus, and integrity in all actions.
Provide support outside regular working hours to ensure Viant’s security and address urgent issues when required to support business operations.
Engage actively in company-wide and site-specific projects aimed at continuous improvement of processes.
Analyze and assess the effectiveness of existing security controls, policies, and procedures.
Design, implement, and configure security measures to enhance the protection of Viant's IT environment.
Conduct ongoing analysis of emerging threats and vulnerabilities, providing proactive recommendations for control improvements.
Design, implement, and continuously improve Zero Trust security controls, focusing on identity, device posture, least privilege, and continuous verification.
Own the end to end vulnerability management lifecycle, including discovery, prioritization, remediation tracking, and risk acceptance.
Correlate vulnerability data with asset criticality, exploitability, and business impact.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure the operational efficiency of security controls.
Configure and manage intrusion detection systems, network forensics, and endpoint security solutions.
Independently evaluate and enhance security controls to ensure alignment with industry best practices and organizational goals.
Provide expertise in the development and execution of disaster recovery controls.
Conduct regular internal security audits to assess compliance with established controls.
Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents, working alongside the Security Incident Response Team in incident response activities.
Safeguard sensitive information and adhere to applicable regulations and policies.
Lead post-incident analysis to ensure accurate root causes of incidents are identified, appropriate preventive actions are realized and tracked, and to reduce the likelihood of future cybersecurity events.
Manage physical security controls and manufacturing systems.
Contribute to the development of cybersecurity reports and business technical guidance.
Stay informed about cybersecurity trends and contribute to the development of the Viant security strategic plan.
Collaborate with the IT Security Manager on cybersecurity risk management and vendor risk management.
Work closely with the Security Team on identity access management and user access control.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders for 3rd party cybersecurity audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
Maintain and update documentation related to security procedures and configurations.
Maintain knowledge of Viant corporate IT policies and Viant privacy policies.
Report any security incident or suspected security incident to the Viant Security Incident Response Team.
All other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge/Education:
Bachelor’s degree in information security, Cybersecurity, or a related field required
Security + required
Microsoft 365 certifications preferred
CISSP preferred
Job Experience:
7+ years of system administrator experience required
4+ years in IT Security Operations experience required
3+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
Preferred prior experience working from home with designed work area and high-speed internet connection
Skills/Competencies:
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment as well as independently.
Resourcefulness in handling unexpected challenges.
Must have excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.
Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic, who has the ability to understand and take the “big picture” into account
Strong aptitude for working with technology, ability to learn and absorb innovative technologies quickly.
Proven capability in managing multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritizing time efficiently.
Demonstrated understanding of fundamental critical thinking concepts, with a proven ability to apply these principles to effective problem solving.
Proven documentation skills including policies and procedures.
Pro-active in identifying potential issues with a proposed process or systems change.
Advanced understanding of cybersecurity principles, protocols, and best practices.
In-depth working knowledge of networking, firewalls, routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
Experience with intrusion detection systems, network forensics, and endpoint security solutions.
Configuring, managing, and utilizing SIEM for security event monitoring, log correlation, and incident detection.
Expertise in designing, configuring, and managing security controls.
Ability to conduct proactive research on emerging security threats and vulnerabilities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Capacity to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Proven experience in coordinating with counterparts in a distributed organization.
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in cybersecurity.
Microsoft 365 Services (Entra, Intune, Security, Compliance, Endpoint, Purview)
Hands on experience with Zero Trust concepts, identity centric security, and conditional access controls.
Practical experience securing Azure and/or AWS cloud environments.
SPF, DKIM, DMARC understanding
Active Directory hardening
Endpoint hardening (Windows, Linux, IOT, Mobile)
Network IDS, IPS, secure wireless standards
Disaster Recovery design, planning, implementation, and testing
Ransomware protection
EDR/XDR experience
Penetration Testing
Endpoint encryption
Identity Threat Protection
Data Loss Prevention
Backup immutability and air gapping
Privileged Access Management
User Access Controls
Travel:
Up to 25% of the time or as needed
We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $100k-$130k. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
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Who's Hiring
- Viant Medical4
Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote IT security specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel
- Industry certification such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, or CISM
- Proficiency in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing methodologies
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2
- Experience with firewall configuration, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection platforms
Tips for Your Remote IT Security Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the posting
IT security job listings name specific frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2. Mirror that language exactly in your resume rather than generic terms like 'cybersecurity experience,' because applicant tracking systems filter on those exact strings.
List certifications prominently and accurately
Certifications like CISSP, CEH, Security+, or CISM are often listed as hard requirements, not preferences. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so a recruiter scanning for them sees them immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists it security specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by clearance requirement
Many government and defense it security specialist roles require an active secret or top-secret clearance. If you hold a clearance, filter for those postings first since cleared candidates face far less competition than in the open commercial market.
Prepare a hands-on technical example for interviews
Interviewers regularly ask you to walk through an incident you investigated or a vulnerability you remediated. Prepare one concrete example with the tool you used, the finding, and the outcome so you can answer without fumbling for details.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
When you receive an offer, ask specifically about the security stack you'll own, budget authority, and whether the role has a seat at the table during architecture decisions. These details predict career growth more reliably than title alone.
Remote IT Security Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote IT security specialist job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote IT security specialist employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote IT security specialists?
Remote IT security specialist roles are posted by Viant Medical and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote IT security specialist roles.
Can you get a remote IT security specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote IT security specialist openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote IT security specialist jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote IT security specialists on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote IT security specialist roles.
Which industries hire the most remote IT security specialists?
Most remote IT security specialist openings sit in Medical Devices, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire IT security specialists remotely most consistently.
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