IT Security Administrator

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role Summary: Reporting to the IT Security Manager, the IT Security Administrator is a key member of the Information Technology team. The IT Security Administrator will be on the team responsible for managing all aspects of cybersecurity within The Kendall Group. As part of the IT Security team, the IT Security Administrator will provide input to all layers of the organization by providing secure processes and audits.
Exciting work you will do:

The essential duties and responsibilities of the IT Security Administrator will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Administer and support cybersecurity standards
• Follow developed policies and procedures for verifying information security with a continuous improvement mindset
• Follow established communication protocols
• Respond to, mitigate, and log cybersecurity incidents
• Monitor the security tools, antivirus, backup, and disaster recovery systems within the organization
• Perform information system audits
• Participate in the design and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits
• Administer, oversee, and audit user access controls and permissions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are met during software deployment
• Participate in the tactical response to emerging cyber threats, interpreting the implications of the threat(s), and devise plans for appropriate resolution
• Maintain anti-virus/endpoint protection
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies you possess:

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Process Management
• Problem Solving
• Displaying Technical Expertise

What you'll need:

• Work Experience: 2 years of security administration experience; strong knowledge of Information Security concepts; strong understanding of computer networking principles
• Education: Undergraduate degree, certification, or equivalent work experience
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Proficiency with modern security platforms and backup/recovery software; familiarity with industry standard security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or NERC-CIP
• Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast-paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment
• Cross-functional Skills: Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; flexible and quickly adaptable to changing priorities; demonstrated problem-solving skills; ability to handle a large volume of phone calls
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization; strong interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to present information in a manner that can be understood by non-technical staff
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills:
  • Ability to see, talk, and hear
  • Ability to sit for 8 hours a day
• Physical Environment: Normal office environment; occasional warehouse, fabrication environment, and exposure to moving equipment
• Travel: Must be willing to work occasional weekends or off hours and willing to travel if necessary

Qualifications we prefer but don't require:

• Work Experience: 5 years previous security administration experience
• Education: Advanced degree in business or computer science; industry recognized security certifications; industry recognized networking certification
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Proficiency in VMware deployment and administration, RedHat Linux and Cisco networking hardware, MS O365

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.