IT & Security Engineer (Contract)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential healthcare technology organization in their search for an IT & Security Engineer on a contract basis. Our client operates a digital platform serving major health systems and suppliers across the United States. This is a remote position within the U.S.

You'll work alongside IT and Security professionals maintaining a secure, compliant technology environment governed by SOC 1, SOC 2, and HITRUST CSF frameworks. This hands-on role spans identity management, endpoint security, network operations, and cloud security—giving you broad exposure across the IT security landscape.

Responsibilities

IT Operations & Endpoint Management

• Support day-to-day IT operations including user onboarding/offboarding, hardware provisioning, ticket troubleshooting, and end-user support
• Manage macOS laptop fleet, MDM enrollment, configuration, software deployment, and compliance baselines
• Troubleshoot connectivity, hardware, software, and authentication issues across Mac, Linux, and Windows environments
• Document fixes, runbooks, and FAQs to help the team scale

Identity & Access Management

• Assist with Okta administration, user lifecycle, group management, SSO/MFA configuration, and application assignments
• Run periodic access reviews and collect audit evidence

Network & Security Tooling

• Support ZScaler operations, policy review, bypass requests, log analysis, and user troubleshooting
• Maintain DLP policies and triage alerts for potential data exfiltration
• Assist with WAF rule review, false-positive tuning, and traffic analysis (AWS WAFv2 / Akamai)
• Support SIEM operations in Splunk/Wazuh by querying logs, building dashboards, and tuning alerts

Scripting & Automation

• Write and maintain scripts to automate repetitive IT/Security tasks—log analysis, evidence collection, ticket enrichment, account hygiene, and reporting
• Build small tools that make the team faster
• Contribute to and use AI/agentic workflows to accelerate investigations

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Assurance, IT Management, or related field
• Scripting proficiency in Python or Bash—you can independently write, read, and debug working scripts to automate IT/Security tasks
• Working knowledge of the Linux command line: file system navigation, permissions, process management, and log inspection (grep, awk, sed, tail, journalctl)
• Comfort with macOS as a daily-driver OS and ability to troubleshoot common Mac issues
• Solid IT troubleshooting fundamentals across hardware, software, and OS (Mac, Windows, Linux)
• Networking fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, VPN, TLS, and the ability to diagnose connectivity issues methodically
• Understanding of authentication and identity concepts: SSO, SAML, OAuth/OIDC, MFA, and user lifecycle/group management in an IdP (Okta or equivalent)
• Working proficiency with Git, GitHub, and the terminal—you can clone a repo, branch, commit, and open a PR
• Ability to read and interpret logs to answer questions or trace issues (system logs, application logs, or SIEM output)
• Actively follows trends in IT, cybersecurity, and AI, with a strong desire to experiment with new tools
• Strong written communication; you can document what you did so others can use it
• Must reside in the U.S.

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on exposure to Okta, ZScaler, Jamf/Kandji/Intune, CrowdStrike/SentinelOne, Splunk, Wazuh, AWS, GCP (academic labs, home labs, and personal projects all count)
• Familiarity with DLP concepts (data classification, exfiltration channels, false positives)
• Familiarity with WAF concepts (OWASP Top 10, rule tuning, rate limiting)
• Experience with SIEM querying (Splunk SPL, Wazuh rules, Sigma) or log analysis
• Exposure to compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST CSF, ISO 27001)
• Experience with LLMs, agents, MCP servers, or prompt engineering through projects, hackathons, or coursework
• SQL skills for querying data (Postgres, Redshift, BigQuery)
• Participation in CTFs, TryHackMe, HackTheBox, or similar
• A public GitHub portfolio with scripts, automations, or write-ups
• Interest in healthcare technology or working in a regulated environment

Important Note: This role is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

How We Work With You

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai partners with candidates throughout the hiring process. When you apply through our platform, one of our recruiters will screen your qualifications and experience. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the hiring organization directly—all communication flows through Get A Job.ai to ensure a streamlined process for everyone involved.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.