Applications Security Administrator

Addison Group$100K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in application security, cybersecurity, IAM, or network security.
  • Hands-on experience with identity/access management tools.
  • In-depth understanding of SOX compliance and segregation of duties.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and monitor user access for enterprise applications and systems.
  • Lead implementation of identity and access management tools.
  • Support administration of MFA, SSO, EDR, XDR, WAF, and other cybersecurity solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX requirements for application security.
  • Collaborate with auditors for compliance testing and reporting.
  • Monitor security logs for unusual activity and policy violations.
  • Conduct periodic risk assessments and address vulnerabilities.

Benefits

  • Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan available.
  • Disability leave coverage.
  • Participation in a bonus program.
  • Paid time off (PTO) offered.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Applications Security Administrator

Location: Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

100k-150k

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability leave, bonus program, and PTO.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Applications Security Administrator to join our IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for securing enterprise applications, managing user access, and supporting audit and compliance activities. You'll play a key role in implementing and maintaining identity and access management tools, with a strong focus on SOX compliance, enterprise security tools, and application security best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Management:
  • Administer and monitor user access across enterprise applications and systems
  • Lead and manage the implementation of identity and access management tools
  • Support ongoing administration of MFA, SSO, EDR, XDR, WAF, and other cybersecurity solutions.

SOX Compliance & Audit Support:
  • Ensure compliance with SOX requirements related to application security and access controls.
  • Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support testing, reporting, and remediation efforts.

Security Monitoring & Risk Mitigation:
  • Monitor application security logs for unusual activity or policy violations.
  • Conduct periodic risk assessments of applications and systems.
  • Work with vendors and internal stakeholders to address vulnerabilities and apply best practices.

Policy & Procedure Development:
  • Create and maintain application security policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Ensure alignment with corporate IT governance and compliance frameworks.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field-or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in application security, cybersecurity, IAM, and/or network security.
  • Hands-on experience with identity/access management tools
  • Strong understanding of SOX compliance and segregation of duties
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications:
  • CISSP
  • CCNP
  • CRISC
  • Or other relevant cybersecurity certifications

About Addison Group

Addison Group is a professional staffing and consulting firm that provides services in the areas of information technology, finance and accounting, healthcare, human resources, and administration. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Addison Group has over 2500 employees and operates in 22 locations across the United States. The company has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private staffing firms in the United States by Inc. Magazine.
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