IT & Security Specialist

Knowmadics; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowmadics is seeking an IT & Security Specialist in Lawton, OK to independently own corporate IT and security responsibilities end-to-end. You will handle routine IT requests, onboarding/offboarding, and documentation while applying governance, risk, and compliance practices.

Relevant experience with FedRAMP/CMMC, security controls, and clear communication skills is essential. Eligible for U.S. security clearance; travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Knowledge of IT and cloud infrastructure design, security principles, and traditional/modern environments.
• Familiarity with network, endpoint, application, and mobile device security concepts.
• Understanding of operating systems, infrastructure, and cloud computing.
• Awareness of information security laws and regulations.
• Basic knowledge of threat actors, exploitation tactics, and defensive tools.
• Experience using Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms or similar tools.
• Certification: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (required).
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance – U.S. Citizenship required.
• Working technical knowledge of FedRAMP, CMMC, and SOC 2 requirements relevant to IT & Security operations, access control, endpoint management, and protection of compliance-sensitive information is expected.

Responsibilities

• Resolves routine employee IT requests without escalation.
• Supports hardware, software, accounts, access, and IT systems.
• Runs onboarding and offboarding end-to-end for assigned employees.
• Follows security, compliance, and IT procedures and notes risks.
• Writes and corrects documentation and runbooks for the team.
• Escalates complex issues with diagnosis and action plans.
• Identifies recurring issues and suggests process improvements.
• Applies FedRAMP and CMMC knowledge to IT & Security operations.
• Executes established procedures and adapts when needed.
• Communicates clearly with users and teammates; documents work.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent working

Self-motivated

IT and cloud infrastructure knowledge

Security concepts knowledge

GRC platforms experience

FedRAMP/CMMC understanding

Security+ certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Governance, Risk, and Compliance platforms

Job description

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IT & Security Specialist

FullTime Lawton, OK, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1039

Job Purpose/Summary

The IT & Security Specialist independently owns defined corporate IT and security responsibilities end-to-end, including routine work that is not fully documented. Requires direction on priorities rather than method and develops strong working knowledge of the Knowmadics environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Resolves the full range of routine employee IT requests without escalation, including issues not covered by existing documentation.
• Supports hardware, software, accounts, access, and corporate IT systems.
• Runs onboarding and offboarding end-to-end for assigned employees, including access, asset, and compliance steps.
• Follows established security, compliance, and IT procedures and raises suspected risks or policy gaps.
• Writes and corrects documentation and runbooks used by the team.
• Escalates complex issues with a diagnosis and recommended course of action, not only a description of the symptom.
• Identifies recurring issues and recommends practical process improvements.
• Applies working knowledge of FedRAMP and CMMC requirements to day-to-day IT & Security operations, including identity and access, endpoint configuration, documentation, and handling of compliance-sensitive systems and data.
• Executes established procedures correctly and adapts when documentation is incomplete.
• Troubleshoots defined problems independently.
• Communicates clearly with users and teammates and documents work consistently.
• Makes sound decisions within defined priorities.
• Shares knowledge informally and contributes to team standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Knowledge of IT and cloud infrastructure design, security principles, and traditional/modern environments.
• Familiarity with network, endpoint, application, and mobile device security concepts.
• Understanding of operating systems, infrastructure, and cloud computing.
• Awareness of information security laws and regulations.
• Basic knowledge of threat actors, exploitation tactics, and defensive tools.
• Experience using Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms or similar tools.
• Self-motivated and able to work in an independent manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Certification: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (required).
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance – U.S. Citizenship required.
• Working technical knowledge of FedRAMP, CMMC, and SOC 2 requirements relevant to IT & Security operations, access control, endpoint management, and protection of compliance-sensitive information is expected.

Working conditions

• Employees may be called upon to participate in in-person meetings, trainings, or company functions at Knowmadics offices or other designated locations. Travel in support of business operations may also be required, and employees are expected to comply with these obligations as part of their position.
• Candidate should live within driving distance of the following areas: Wichita, KS; Lawton, OK; or Round Rock, TX.

Physical requirements

Prolonged periods of remaining in a stationary position at a desk and working on a computer.