Information Security Administrator

Responsibilities:

Performs user and access administration on designated systems and applications in accordance with the defined policies standards and procedures of the organization

Performs system security administration on designated technology platforms including operating systems applications and network security devices in accordance with the defined policies standards and procedures of the organization as well as with industry best practices and vendor guidelines

Performs installation and configuration management of security systems and applications including policy assessment and compliance tools network security appliances and hostbased security systems

Performs threat and vulnerability assessments in some cases followed by appropriate remedial action to ensure that systems are protected from known and potential threats and are free from known vulnerabilities

Applies patches where appropriate and at the direction of manager responsible for security administrator removes or otherwise mitigates known control weaknesses such as unnecessary services or applications or redundant user accounts as a means of hardening systems in accordance with security policies and standards

Locates and repairs security problems and failures

Collates security incident and event data to produce monthly exception and management reports

Performs normal and exceptional processing of user access and change requests escalating such requests when appropriate

Reports unresolved network security exposures misuse of resources or noncompliance situations using defined escalation processes

Assists and trains junior team members in the use of security tools the preparation of security reports and the resolution of security issues

Develops and maintains documentation for security systems and procedures

Researches recommends evaluates and implements cybersecurity solutions that identify and/or protect against potential threats and respond to security violations

Provides guidance to junior members of the team

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of IT or network security experience:

12 years of experience for a junior security administrator

35 years of experience for a senior security administrator

Bachelors degree in information systems or equivalent work experience

Certifications from list of required vendor certifications.

Certifications from list of required independent security organizations offering certification or other certifications at the discretion of manager responsible for security administrator

Strong analytical and problemsolving skills to enable effective security incident and problem resolution

Proven ability to work under stress in emergencies with the flexibility to handle multiple highpressure situations simultaneously

Ability to work well under minimal supervision

Strong teamoriented interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with a broad range of people and roles including vendors and ITbusiness personnel

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong customer/client focus with the ability to manage expectations appropriately provide a superior customer/client experience and build longterm relationships

Experience in developing documenting and maintaining security procedures



Technical Competency

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles including risk assessment and management threat and vulnerability management incident response and identity and access management

Technical proficiency with securityrelated systems and applications especially list of technologies used by (company name)

Experience in developing documenting and maintaining security procedures

Knowledge of network infrastructure including routers switches firewalls and associated network protocols and concepts

Working technical knowledge of current systems software protocols and standards

Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and network administration/protocols

Remote Work :

No