Job Overview
Location
United States
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
June 21, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Own the architecture strategy and hands-on delivery for IT and security engineering initiatives across identity, endpoint, and security operations.
- • Translate security and IT objectives into actionable workflows, automation patterns, and comprehensive documentation to ensure scalability and compliance.
- • Serve as the primary technical lead for identity lifecycle management using Okta, including SSO, SCIM, MFA, conditional access, and session security controls.
- • Maintain and refine RBAC/ABAC models and least-privilege access controls across all systems and applications.
- • Implement and enforce Zero Trust device posture using Jamf Pro for macOS and Microsoft Intune for Windows, including secure baselines, configuration profiles, and compliance enforcement.
- • Manage EDR deployment to enhance detection quality, incident readiness, and automated remediation capabilities.
- • Deploy self-service endpoint capabilities to reduce employee friction while ensuring timely and secure application access.
- • Maintain centralized logging and monitoring pipelines across identity, endpoint, and SaaS platforms to enable high-signal, low-noise event visibility.
- • Create and refine detection alerts based on threat intelligence and operational patterns to improve security posture.
- • Lead technical investigations during security incidents, including evidence gathering, forensic analysis, containment, and remediation recommendations.
- • Collaborate with the Head of IT & Security on incident prioritization, business-impact assessments, and cross-functional communication.
- • Maintain and optimize core SaaS, collaboration, and IT platforms for reliability, scalability, and performance.
- • Own hardware and software lifecycle management: procurement, deployment, inventory tracking, and secure decommissioning.
- • Maintain and regularly test backup, continuity, and disaster recovery processes to ensure business resilience.
- • Document and maintain system diagrams, runbooks, SOPs, and internal knowledge articles for operational continuity.
- • Support GovWorx compliance frameworks through control enforcement, audit evidence collection, and documentation for SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, or similar standards.
- • Maintain an inventory of SaaS applications and OAuth integrations, reviewing and controlling privileged access and scope boundaries.
- • Manage the lifecycle of service accounts, API keys, certificates, and secrets, enforcing secure storage and automated rotation.
- • Assist in vendor security evaluations, risk assessments, and contributions to the organization’s risk register.
- • Mentor team members on technical troubleshooting, configuration best practices, and security-first culture development.
- • Ensure all systems and processes align with federal and industry compliance requirements to protect data used by public safety professionals.
🎯 Requirements
- • 5+ years of experience in IT, security engineering, or a combined technical role.
- • Hands-on expertise with Okta (SSO, SCIM, MFA, lifecycle management) and RBAC/ABAC access models.
- • Proficiency with Jamf Pro and Microsoft Intune for endpoint management and compliance enforcement.
- • Experience with EDR platforms, SIEM tooling, and centralized logging infrastructure.
- • Working knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles and their practical application.
- • Experience supporting compliance frameworks (SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, or similar).
🏖️ Benefits
- • Remote work environment with U.S.-based team.
- • Opportunity to protect systems and data critical to public safety professionals.
- • Support for compliance-driven work in regulated environments.
- • Technical leadership role with autonomy in architecture and delivery decisions.
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About GovWorx, Inc.
GovWorx is a SaaS company that helps local and state government agencies in the United States manage and automate grants, permitting, licensing, and compliance workflows through a cloud-based platform. It provides configurable modules for application intake, document management, review tracking, reporting, and audit trails, reducing paper and manual processes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company serves municipalities, counties, special districts, and state departments seeking to modernize administrative operations and improve transparency.
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