Information Security Specialist

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 domains—including 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. - 2–4 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 — 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 expertise‍. - Work from anywhere: Fully remote to suit your lifestyle‍. - 31 days of paid time off: 21 days of annual leave + 10 days of sick leave, because your health and work-life balance matter‍. - Growth-focused environment: Access to learning resources and clear pathways for growth‍. - Fun team events: Virtual cooking classes, yoga sessions, team quizzes and more. - ‍A culture of trust: We cut the red tape - results over rules always. Open talk, ownership and getting things done together.