Information Security Specialist
Anywhere Ā· 86%Finance & LegalFull-timeMid
About the role
AI Digital is looking for an Information Security Specialist to take on a core operational role within our growing security team. Reporting directly to the Head of Security, you will take ownership of day-to-day execution across key operational domainsāincluding endpoint protection, access management, vulnerability management, event monitoring, incident response, email security and employee awareness programs.
Responsibilities:
⢠Monitor MDM and EDR coverage: device inventory, policy compliance, gap identification, escalation to IT Ops.
⢠Triage EDR alerts: initial assessment, isolation where needed, escalation.
⢠Monitor inactive and privileged accounts across Google Workspace and key SaaS platforms.
⢠Track MFA coverage, maintain metrics, escalate deviations.
⢠Vulnerability Management.
⢠Assist with endpoint patching; notify IT Ops and DevOps on critical CVEs.
⢠Monitor baseline security alerts in Google Workspace and EDR; assist with event triage, escalation by severity, and log maintenance.
⢠Review phishing reports (analysis, email isolation, user notification) and manage blocking policies in Google Workspace.
⢠Administer KnowBe4: training modules, phishing simulations, department-level metrics.
⢠SaaS Vendor Management.
⢠Support security incident handling from the security team side: escalation, timeline tracking, incident log.
⢠Participate in the SOC 2 certification process.
⢠Help prepare responses to security sections of questionnaires from current and prospective clients.
⢠2ā4 years in information security or a related field (IT, DevOps with a security focus).
⢠Hands-on experience working with SaaS platforms from a security or administration perspective.
⢠Understanding of core concepts: access management, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, event monitoring.
⢠Experience with MDM solutions.
⢠Experience with EDR.
⢠Ability to take on a task without a defined process and drive it to completion.
⢠Some processes will need to be built from scratch ā we'll support you through that.
⢠Comfortable coordinating with cross-functional teams: setting requirements, following up on execution.
Nice to have:
⢠Google Workspace administration.
⢠Security awareness platforms (KnowBe4 or equivalent).
⢠Involvement in a SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification process.
⢠Familiarity with CIS Controls or NIST CSF.
⢠Experience with process automation (scripting, API integrations, no-code/low-code tools).
What we offer:
⢠USD compensation that values your expertiseā.
⢠Work from anywhere: Fully remote to suit your lifestyleā.
⢠31 days of paid time off: 21 days of annual leave + 10 days of sick leave, because your health and work-life balance matterā.
⢠Growth-focused environment: Access to learning resources and clear pathways for growthā.
⢠Fun team events: Virtual cooking classes, yoga sessions, team quizzes and more.
⢠āA culture of trust: We cut the red tape - results over rules always. Open talk, ownership and getting things done together.