HumCap’s client is seeking an experienced IT Security Specialist to serve as the hands-on technical owner of the organization’s cybersecurity environment. This role is responsible for implementing, configuring, and administering security technologies across cloud, endpoint, identity, and network environments while ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual security requirements. This is a highly technical, individual contributor role requiring deep, practical experience with enterprise security tools and the ability to independently evaluate, deploy, and manage cybersecurity solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Security Architecture & Tool Administration

Evaluate, implement, and maintain cybersecurity tools to protect systems, networks, and data
Design and support security architecture across cloud, endpoint, identity, and network environments
Configure and administer endpoint protection, identity security, network security, and vulnerability management tools
Integrate and support security solutions within Microsoft GCC High and hybrid environments
Manage security monitoring, alerting, and logging infrastructure
Administer identity platforms, including Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID
Implement and maintain MFA, conditional access, and privileged identity management
Enforce least-privilege access and role-based access control

Compliance & Regulatory Security

Implement and maintain security controls aligned with CMMC 2.0, NIST 800-171, and related frameworks
Maintain documentation for security controls, configurations, and compliance evidence
Support internal and third-party audits and security assessments
Assist with system security plans (SSPs), policies, and procedures

Threat Detection & Risk Management

Monitor security tools, logs, and alerts for suspicious activity
Investigate and respond to security incidents and alerts
Conduct vulnerability scans and security assessments
Prioritize and coordinate remediation of identified vulnerabilities
Implement system hardening and patch management practices

Security Best Practices & Continuous Improvement

Evaluate emerging threats and recommend security improvements
Partner with IT teams to ensure systems follow security best practices
Support employee cybersecurity awareness initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity or information security roles
Experience implementing and administering enterprise security technologies
Experience working in Microsoft GCC High or government cloud environments preferred
Experience supporting CMMC 2.0 and/or NIST 800-171 compliance preferred
Experience in regulated or government contracting environments a plus

Technical Experience (Preferred)

Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel or similar)
Vulnerability scanning and management tools
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Network security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS)
Microsoft Defender and/or SentinelOne
Email security and phishing protection
Windows security configuration and system hardening

Certifications (Preferred)

CISSP
CISM
CEH
CompTIA Security+
CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP) or related certification

HumCap

Vacatures

IT Security Specialist