Infra/Sec Specialist
Remote
Full Time
IT
Experienced
Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Infra/Sec Specialist to support security and infrastructure operations across our cloud and on-premise environments. This position is ideal for an early-career IT professional with 3+ years of experience who is looking to gain hands-on experience in cloud security, identity management, and infrastructure administration while learning from experienced team members. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in cloud security practices, identity management, networking, and endpoint security and is eager to develop expertise in enterprise security administration.
This is a remote position with occasional visits to our New York office as needed.
Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.; Kingstone does not currently sponsor individuals for employment-based visas.
What you will do:
Infrastructure & Cloud Administration:
Please note that Kingstone does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event of a recruiter or agency submitting a resume or candidate without a signed agreement being in place, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire such candidates without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kingstone.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Infra/Sec Specialist to support security and infrastructure operations across our cloud and on-premise environments. This position is ideal for an early-career IT professional with 3+ years of experience who is looking to gain hands-on experience in cloud security, identity management, and infrastructure administration while learning from experienced team members. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in cloud security practices, identity management, networking, and endpoint security and is eager to develop expertise in enterprise security administration.
This is a remote position with occasional visits to our New York office as needed.
Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.; Kingstone does not currently sponsor individuals for employment-based visas.
What you will do:
Infrastructure & Cloud Administration:
- Support daily operations of AWS Cloud, Azure, Active Directory, and Entra ID.
- Implement and manage cloud security measures, identity access policies, and authentication frameworks such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO).
- Evaluate and advise on disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Provide support to patch and maintain Windows servers.
- Maintain compliance with network policies, authorization roles, and access controls.
- Perform related duties as required to support network infrastructure.
Cybersecurity & Risk Management:
- Monitor security and respond to alerts from infrastructure and tools.
- Assist with Zscaler firewall ruleset reviews, URL filtering, and application control policies.
- Participate in vulnerability scanning and assist in remediation tracking.
- Conduct endpoint security checks and ensure compliance across all systems.
- Support access control reviews and user provisioning across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Assist with user access requests, security incidents, and troubleshooting.
- Perform related duties as required to support and improve security posture.
- Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for infrastructure and security processes.
- Assist with asset inventory tracking, including cloud and physical resources.
- Provide input into security and compliance policies to align with NYDFS regulations.
- Support audits by gathering compliance documentation and assisting in risk assessments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline (preferred).
- 3+ years of experience in IT security, cloud administration, or infrastructure support (required).
- Relevant certifications a plus (CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals).
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and virtualization technologies.
- Experience working with on-prem Active Directory and Entra ID.
- Familiarity with security tools such as Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA), Sophos, Rapid7, Cloudflare, and Intune.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP).
- Basic scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) are a plus.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including identity management, risk assessments, and compliance frameworks (NYDFS, NIST, CIS).
- Keen attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Strong patience, problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to understand new concepts, tools, and technologies quickly and apply knowledge in real-world situations.
- Proficiency in documenting and articulating technical processes accurately.
- Team player mentality with strong collaboration skills.
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and birthday
- Peer recognition program
Please note that Kingstone does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event of a recruiter or agency submitting a resume or candidate without a signed agreement being in place, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire such candidates without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kingstone.
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