IT Security Specialist

AgroLiquid; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary aligned with skills and experience

Bonus opportunities

Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription

401K retirement plan

Paid time off/holidays

Tuition Program

Training and Development

Sales Incentive Trip

Job summary

AgroLiquid is looking for an IT Security Specialist based in St. Johns, Michigan. In this fully onsite role, you will oversee the security of systems and data, collaborate with various teams, and manage cybersecurity tools. The position requires at least 5 years of IT security experience, including incident response leadership. AgroLiquid offers a competitive compensation package, including bonuses and a 401K plan, as well as a strong commitment to company values such as collaboration and engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cybersecurity / IT security experience.
• Strong incident response coordination.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee system security and access.
• Maintain and monitor security tools.
• Manage cybersecurity asset inventory.

Skills

Cybersecurity / IT security experience

Incident response leadership

Ability to interpret security logs

Network security concepts

Disaster recovery experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

EDR

Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

NIST and CIS control implementation

Vulnerability management tools

Job description

Brief Description

AgroLiquid is seeking an IT Security Specialist to support and strengthen the security of our systems, infrastructure, and data. This is a fully onsite role based in St. Johns, Michigan. Remote is not available for this position. As a smaller, team-oriented organization, this role requires strong collaboration across departments. Success in this position depends on building relationships, communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical teams, and being present to support day-to-day operations. At AgroLiquid, you will not be siloed. You will work closely with multiple teams across the business, gaining visibility and influence in how security supports company growth. This role is ideal for someone who values collaboration, ownership, and being part of a close-knit organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee system security and access, including user accounts, devices, and network configurations
• Maintain and monitor security tools such as endpoint protection, IAM systems, and cloud security platforms
• Respond to security alerts, vulnerabilities, and incidents in a timely manner
• Support and execute cybersecurity initiatives including risk management, incident response, and system hardening
• Manage cybersecurity asset inventory, configuration standards, and compliance auditing
• Lead security awareness training and help build a culture of security across the organization
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to support secure operations and ongoing improvements

What We Offer

We provide a complete compensation package to our employees that supports them from employment to retirement.

• Base Salary that accurately captures the skills, experience and goals of the candidate
• Bonus opportunities
• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Flexible Spending
• 401K retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off/holidays
• Tuition Program to support continued learning
• Training and Development
• Sales Incentive Trip to recognize and award excellence in the field

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of cybersecurity / IT security experience
• Incident response leadership or strong incident coordination experience
• Ability to read and interpret security logs and alerts
• Experience with EDR, Managed Detection and Response (MDR), or Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
• Experience with vulnerability management tools and processes
• Experience with network security concepts and enterprise network environments
• Experience with disaster recovery
• Experience with Microsoft Entra / identity administration
• Experience with Group Policy Objects (GPOs) / secure endpoint configuration
• Experience with NIST and CIS control implementation or operational support
• System hardening / secure baseline / configuration management experience
• Willingness to be onsite daily in St. Johns, MI and actively engage with team members
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed

Our company culture

Our company culture is guided by our five core values: Authentic, Passionately Engaged, Servant Leader, Committed to Greatness and Humbly Confident. This creates an environment of empowerment, autonomy and collaboration. If these values align with your intrinsic needs, AgroLiquid is the place for you!