IT Information Security Administrator

Gregory Poole Equipment Company

$80K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in information systems or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of IT or network security experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Operating Systems and Microsoft 365 E5 protection functions
  • Familiarity with Cisco and Meraki security, switching, and firewalling appliances
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP and general network protocols
  • Good customer relations skills for internal and external interactions

Responsibilities

  • Manage user and access administration according to organizational policies
  • Administer system security on various technology platforms
  • Oversee installation and configuration of security applications
  • Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments to safeguard systems
  • Apply appropriate patches and mitigate security weaknesses
  • Document and report security incidents and compliance issues
  • Train junior team members on security tools and procedures

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Engagement with diverse security tools and technologies
  • Potential for driving to multiple sites as part of the role
Full Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Information Security Administrator is a hands-on role that requires a high level of technical expertise. The person in this position is responsible for a broad range of tasks, including the day-to-day administration of cybersecurity tools and devices, as well as first-level and second-level support for security information and event management (SIEM). This role also includes significant responsibilities for the security administration of a wide variety of IT systems across the enterprise.

The individual in this position interacts closely with product vendors and service providers, with personnel from various IT functional areas - including application development, operations and network, and telecommunications - and with business departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • 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 host-based 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 ofIT Infrastructure Managerremoves 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


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in information systems, or equivalent work experience

Work Experience:

2+ years of IT or network security experience

Physical:

Able to sit/stand using a PC, keyboard, and mouse for extensive periods. Able to drive to other Gregory Poole's locations when needed.

Other:

Must have good customer relations skills to interact with internal customers and vendors.

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 security-related systems and applications, especially Microsoft Operating System, Microsoft 365 E5 protection functions, Microsoft Intune, Cisco and Meraki security, switching, and firewalling appliances
  • Knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls and associated network protocols and concepts
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and network administration/protocols


  • In-depth knowledge of Gregory Poole's operating systems and security applications, as well as a working knowledge of basic network protocols and tools, is also required.


This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.

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