Information Security Specialist: IAM & Threat Defense

Canyon AeroConnect; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon AeroConnect in Prescott, AZ is seeking an Information Security Specialist (ISSO) to build and operate the internal security program while collaborating with IT, engineering, and business teams to secure systems without slowing momentum.

This on-site role emphasizes hands-on security operations, IAM, endpoint defense, and compliance support with CMMC, NIST, and audits, and offers a path to a senior security role over time.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in information security, IT operations, or a closely related field.
• Solid fundamentals in networking, operating systems, and authentication protocols.
• Ability to script in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and ad hoc tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain security concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Self-directed and comfortable providing Tier 2 helpdesk support in a fast-moving environment.
• Willingness to be part of the on-call rotation and respond to cyber incidents during evenings or weekends.
• Ability to obtain industry certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Security+, or Network+ within the next 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day security operations, including SIEM and EDR alert triage, log review, and incident-response investigations.
• Help administer identity and access management systems, including SSO, MFA, directory services, onboarding, transfers, offboarding, and access reviews.
• Maintain and improve endpoint security, including EDR health, patch management, baselines, and disk encryption.
• Assist with firewall rule reviews, VPN administration, and network segmentation.
• Support vulnerability scanning, remediation coordination, and metrics tracking.
• Support compliance activities such as CMMC and NIST by collecting evidence and preparing for audits.
• Develop and deliver security awareness content, phishing simulations, and internal guidance.
• Serve as a point of contact for security questions and access requests.
• Document security processes and runbooks to scale the program.
• Participate in the on-call rotation.

Skills

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

Bash scripting

Networking fundamentals

Communication skills

Security operations

On-call readiness

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Okta/Entra ID

AWS/Azure/GCP

Firewall/VPN

Job description

Canyon AeroConnect in Prescott, AZ is seeking an Information Security Specialist (ISSO) to build and operate the internal security program while collaborating with IT, engineering, and business teams to secure systems without slowing momentum.

This on-site role emphasizes hands-on security operations, IAM, endpoint defense, and compliance support with CMMC, NIST, and audits, and offers a path to a senior security role over time.