Wellness Pet Company

IT Security and Network Administrator

Wellness Pet Company$101K — $148K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field
  • 4-6 years in IT security, network administration, or systems engineering
  • Hands-on experience with network infrastructure including firewalls and switches
  • Strong knowledge of Active Directory and identity management services
  • Experience managing Microsoft 365 security
  • Familiar with security frameworks like NIST and Zero Trust
  • Skilled in troubleshooting complex network and system issues

Responsibilities

  • Manage security operations and governance, including incident response and disaster recovery planning
  • Oversee network and infrastructure, ensuring effective configuration and monitoring
  • Administer systems and endpoint security measures like Active Directory and patch management
  • Secure cloud and collaboration services, particularly Microsoft 365
  • Collaborate with IT and business teams to identify and automate improvement opportunities

Benefits

  • Health and wellness programs
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment
  • Community engagement initiatives
  • Sustainability efforts supported by the organization
Full Job Description
What You'll Accomplish

As our IT Security and Network Administrator, you will be responsible for securing and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, including networks, systems, and cloud environments. This role blends hands-on network administration with proactive cybersecurity operations to ensure high availability, performance, and protection against evolving cyber threats. In this role, you will own or contribute to the following:
  • Security operations and governance management, including security access control systems and applications, security incident response planning and management, disaster recovery planning, vendor risk assessments, penetration and vulnerability testing and assessments
  • Network and infrastructure administration, including oversight of networks, firewalls, and VPN environments, from configurations and monitoring to issue resolution and implementation of best practices
  • Systems and endpoint security management, including Active Directory, Entra AD, identity-related services (MFA, SSO), MDM, EDR, patch management, regular system patching (Windows/Linux) and security updates
  • Cloud and collaboration security for Microsoft 365 and associated services
  • Continuous improvement and automation: Partner with both the IT and business teams to identify opportunities, develop and implement solutions, and maintain documentation


Who We're Looking For

Team Wellie is a group of people who are truly obsessed-in all the best ways-about winning for the consumer and the pets they love. And so, we are seeking an individual who:
  • Is consumer-focused in all they do
  • Goes the extra mile and prioritizes doing things the right way
  • Holds themselves and others accountable
  • Embraces continuous learning and improvement
  • Collaborates effectively and engages in healthy debate
  • Values diverse perspectives and inclusive practices
  • Supports sustainability and community engagement


What You Bring:
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
  • 4-6 years of experience in IT security, network administration, or systems engineering
  • Strong hands-on experience with
    • Network infrastructure (firewalls, switches, VLANs, VPNs, Wi-Fi),
    • Active Directory, Entra AD, and identity management (MFA, SSO), and
    • Microsoft 365 security and administration
  • Experience with vulnerability management, incident response, and remediation
  • Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices (NIST, CIS, Zero Trust concepts)
  • Experience with endpoint security tools (MDM, EDR) and patch management processes
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex network and system issues end-to-end


The annual salary range for this position is $101,600.00 to $148,300.00, based on a full-time work schedule, anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational equity. Compensation may vary within that pay range depending on the selected candidate's professional background, experience, operational needs, and other considerations permitted by law. The full compensation details will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer and may include eligibility for participation in a bonus program.

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About Wellness Pet Company

Wellness Pet Company is a pet food company that consists of Wellness Natural Pet Food, Old Mother Hubbard by Wellness, Whimzees by Wellness, Sojos, Eagle Pack and Holistic Select purchased by Clearlake Capital Group. Wellness Pet Company is headquartered outside of Boston, in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, as well as in Boston proper.
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