IT Security Specialist

Axios

. Protect Axios systems, devices, identities, applications, and workflows .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT security, including endpoint security, identity and access management, and security awareness training. Proficient in evaluating security risks and implementing protective measures across various platforms and applications.

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IT SecurityEndpoint SecurityIdentity And Access ManagementSecurity Awareness TrainingRisk Management

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Hard Skills

MacOSJamfCrowdStrike FalconOktaGoogle Workspace SecuritySecurity LoggingIncident InvestigationSaaS Risk ManagementAI Security PoliciesSecurity Configurations

Soft Skills

CollaborationTraining DevelopmentProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

JamfCrowdStrike FalconOktaGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

Security Awareness ProgramsPhishing SimulationsAccess ManagementData HandlingAI-Enabled Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JamfMacOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Protect Axios systems, devices, identities, applications, and workflows
Own security for Axios’ Mac fleet, including Jamf, compliance, monitoring, alert investigation, malware response, and device remediation
Own Okta-based identity and access management, including adaptive MFA, authentication, SSO, application assignments, access scopes, and joiner/mover/leaver processes
Partner with People, Legal, and Infrastructure on provisioning, offboarding, access removal, archival, legal holds, and lifecycle automation
Establish and maintain security configurations and risk controls for core services and SaaS applications
Evaluate browser and SaaS security boundaries and identify risks in browser-based workflows
Use logs and activity monitoring to investigate suspicious activity and support incident response
Assess systems, tools, permissions, and workflows for security, operational fit, and supportability
Protect high-risk users, including journalists and executives, through privacy, account-security, and personal-data protections
Own security awareness programs, phishing simulations, reporting workflows, completion tracking, and targeted training
Design and deliver customized security training for newsroom, journalism, business, and technical teams
Develop AI security policies and guidance
Review AI tools, automations, agents, and internally built solutions for data handling, permissions, authentication, authorization, secrets management, logging, monitoring, human oversight, and operational readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial experience in IT security, endpoint security, identity and access management, systems administration, or a related field
Hands-on experience with macOS, Jamf or comparable endpoint platforms, CrowdStrike Falcon, Okta or a similar identity provider, and Google Workspace security
Understanding of modern security boundaries across browsers, SaaS applications, identity providers, endpoints, APIs, data flows, and AI-enabled systems
Experience with security logging, monitoring, incident investigation, vendor assessments, and SaaS risk management
Experience operating or improving security awareness, phishing, or role-specific training programs
Ability to evaluate risk in the context of real-world workflows, users, business requirements, and operational constraints
Active development of AI literacy and responsible use of AI tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with employer match
Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
Dental and vision coverage
Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
Birth-givers will have an additional 6-8 weeks depending on type of delivery, for a total of 18-20 weeks continuous leave
Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
One mental health day per quarter
Annual learning and development stipend
$100 monthly work-from-home stipend
Tele-mental health services through Headspace
OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
Virtual company-sponsored social events
A strong and positive work environment
A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
Ongoing learning to support responsible and effective AI tool use