IT Systems & Security Specialist

Pixels on Target LLC.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pixels On Target LLC is seeking a hands-on IT Systems & Security Specialist to design, secure, and improve our internal IT environment in Sunrise, FL. You will oversee endpoints, identity, networking, and compliance evidence while coordinating with stakeholders across the business.

The role emphasizes implementing NIST/CMMC-aligned controls, maintaining security documentation, and driving secure-by-default practices in a fast-paced defense-adjacent setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hands-on IT infrastructure and security roles.
• Proven admin-level experience securing Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365/SharePoint
• Strong fundamentals in IAM (MFA, RBAC, least privilege), endpoint management, networking, and logging/monitoring
• Experience building security documentation and operating a compliance program (CMMC/NIST-style controls, SSP/POA&M concepts, audit prep)
• Ability to communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders and drive work to closure

Responsibilities

• Implement controls, policies, and evidence collection aligned to CMMC readiness and keep the program operational.
• Secure identity and access across Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365/SharePoint with MFA, SSO, conditional access, least privilege, and privileged access workflows.
• Harden and manage endpoints (Windows/macOS/Linux): MDM, patching, and configuration baselines; EDR/AV, disk encryption, and device compliance.
• Design and secure networking for an SME environment: firewalls, VLANs, VPN/zero-trust access, Wi-Fi, DNS/email security.
• Build strong operational hygiene: asset inventory, vulnerability management, logging/monitoring, incident response; backups and DR/testing.
• Create audit-ready documentation: security policies, diagrams, system inventories, evidence binders; manage POA&Ms and remediation to closure.
• Be the go-to security partner for the business: risk assessments for new tools and vendors; security awareness and secure-by-default enablement

Skills

IT infrastructure

Security

IAM

MFA

RBAC

Logging/Monitoring

Policy writing

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Intune

Jamf

EDR

SIEM

VPN

Job description

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IT Systems & Security Specialist

Administration Full Time Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

About Pixels On Target

Pixels On Target is a non-traditional defense contractor building technology for customers in MIL/GOV/LE. We move fast like a commercial team, while meeting the security and compliance expectations that come with supporting our customers.

We're hiring a hands-on IT Systems & Security Specialist to design, secure, and continuously improve our internal IT environment: endpoints, identity, networking, collaboration platforms, and compliance evidence.

What You'll Do

• IT security and compliance execution: Implement controls, policies, and evidence collection aligned to CMMC readiness (e.g., practices associated with NIST SP 800-171), and keep the program operational.
• Secure identity and accessacross Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365/SharePoint:
  • MFA, SSO, conditional access, least privilege, and privileged access workflows
  • Joiner/mover/leaver automation and access reviews
• Harden and manage endpoints(Windows/macOS/Linux as applicable):
  • MDM (Intune/Jamf/other), patching, and configuration baselines
  • EDR/AV, disk encryption, device compliance, and secure remote access
• Design and secure networkingfor an SME environment:
  • Firewalls, VLANs, VPN/zero-trust access, Wi-Fi security, and DNS/email security
  • Vendor/ISP coordination and reliable site operations
• Build strong operational hygiene:
  • Asset inventory, vulnerability management, logging/monitoring, and incident response
  • Backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity testing
• Create audit-ready documentation:
  • Security policies/procedures, diagrams, system inventories, and evidence binders
  • Manage POA&Ms and track remediation to closure
• Be the go-to security partner for the business:
  • Risk assessments for new tools and vendors
  • Security awareness and "secure-by-default" enablement

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in hands-on IT infrastructure and security roles (SME environment strongly preferred)
• Proven admin-level experience securing Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365/SharePoint
• Strong fundamentals in IAM (MFA, RBAC, least privilege), endpoint management, networking, and logging/monitoring
• Experience building security documentation and operating a compliance program (CMMC/NIST-style controls, SSP/POA&M concepts, audit prep)
• Ability to communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders and drive work to closure

Nice to Have

• Direct experience with CMMC assessments and coordinating third-party audits
• Familiarity with defense-adjacent requirements (e.g., handling CUI, DFARS-adjacent workflows)
• SIEM, email security, DLP, CASB, and scripting/automation (PowerShell/Python)
• Security certifications (Security+, SSCP, CISSP, CISM, CCSP) or equivalent experience

U.S. Person / Clearance Eligibility

This role requires U.S. Person status under ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.62). This job may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Location and Schedule

Full-time, on site in Sunrise, FL, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.