About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level IT Security & Compliance Specialist who will support the organization’s security, risk management, and regulatory compliance activities. This role helps implement and monitor security controls, supports audit and compliance activities, and assists with risk tracking and remediation.

• Support implementation and maintenance of security controls across systems
• Monitor security tools, alerts, and reports to identify threats and escalate incidents
• Assist with vulnerability management, security configuration reviews, and access control monitoring
• Help administer firewalls, VPNs, web application firewalls (WAFs), and related technologies
• Maintain security documentation, policies, procedures, and system security plans
• Assist with risk assessments, control evaluations, audits, and remediation tracking
• Gather documentation and respond to audit information requests as needed
• Support security awareness initiatives, training programs, and user guidance
• Prepare routine reports, metrics, and status updates on security and compliance activities
• Collaborate with IT teams, business units, and external stakeholders to meet security objectives

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Employment Details & Salary

• Employment type: Full time
• Salary range: $75,818 – $113,727 per year
• Work arrangement: May be eligible for hybrid remote work but requires weekly onsite presence. Any telework is subject to the employer’s teleworking policy and may be changed at the employer’s discretion.

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Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related IT field and at least 1 year of IT security experience;
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• Associate degree in Computer Science or a related IT field and at least 2 years of IT security experience;
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• An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

The following are preferred but not required:

• Foundational knowledge of information security principles and terminology
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (NIST 800-series, CIS Controls, HIPAA, or relevant state IT security standards)
• Experience or interest in vulnerability management, access control monitoring, and security tool monitoring
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and technical documentation and translate them into practical guidance
• Strong communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders

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Why This Role

This position is a strong opportunity to build an early-career foundation in cybersecurity and compliance while working on mission-driven programs. You’ll gain exposure to audits, risk assessments, security operations, and cross-functional collaboration across IT and business teams.

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About the Division

The IT services group supports programs that require secure, reliable technology to meet organizational missions related to environmental programs and public services.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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