IT Security Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

The IT Security Administrator is responsible for the monitoring, configuration, and administration of organizational security solutions. This position requires strict adherence to organizational strategies, policies and guidelines for overall network, server, cloud, and application security.  This is a highly motivated, results-driven role and requires attention to detail and sense of urgency to achieve business objectives. 

Position Responsibilities may include:

• Assist in the internal/external audit process, including gathering documentation and responding to audit inquiries.

• Support the Incident Response team in identifying, documenting, and mitigating security incidents.

• Monitor and report on cyber security threats and vulnerabilities under the guidance of senior team members.

• Assist in vulnerability remediation efforts, including patching and configuration updates.

• Help enforce company security policies to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems.

• Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls and best practices.

• Contribute to the development and delivery of security awareness training for employees.

• Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining security logs, updating access controls, and managing security tools.

• Participate in ad-hoc security projects as assigned.

• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Nature & Scope:

• Applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience

• Encouraged to seek continuous improvements

• Performs a range of mainly straightforward assignments

• Works independently with general supervision

• Problems faced are difficult but not typically complex

Knowledge & Skills:

• Interest in a dynamic security role with exposure to multiple security tools and processes.

• Familiarity with security products (e.g., firewalls, antivirus, SIEM tools) is a plus.

• Strong team player with a willingness to tackle both routine and complex tasks.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

• Good communication skills for interacting with team members and documenting processes.

• Basic problem-solving skills with an eagerness to learn root cause analysis techniques.

• Proactive in staying current with evolving security technologies through self-directed learning.

Experience:

• 0-3 years of experience in IT or information security (internships or co-op experience may be considered).

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Reports To: Manager, IT Cyber Security

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes about individuals with disabilities.