IT Security Administrator

The IT Security Administrator will manage, monitor, and administer security over the companys computer network. The primary function of this role is to ensure that the network is secured from any internal or external security threats and incidents.

Specific Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Serve as primary point of authority for security related products
• Proactively mitigating information security risks and response to current security risks
• Develops, analyzes and maintains security systems and makes recommendations for changes and improvements to minimize overall security risks
• Drives user education and provides necessary materials to support
• Develop process enhancement strategies and recommend improvements to minimize overall security risks
• Maintain the health, compliance and routine configuration of security software solutions and directories (AD/Azure/Antivirus/etc.)
• Develop and deliver end-user security training, notifications, updates, etc.
• Maintain operating system and software updates
• Research and mitigate recent and zero-day vulnerabilities
• Coordinate with the Network and Systems Administrators on maintaining core infrastructure security
• Coordinate with external security partners to routinely assess and maintain the IT Security Program
• Proactively audit Active Directory, File Servers, and Office 365 logs, etc. with security tools to identify suspicious/dangerous behavior
• Use company tools and resources to audit, assess, and recommend information security tightening initiatives and coordinate with other IT team members to implement said initiatives to completion
• Prepare action plans if a security breach occurs.
• All other duties as assigned

Competencies and Qualifications:

• Safety and Compliance: Consistently demonstrates safety first mindset, adheres to company safety and security policies and dedicated to employee safety and well-being.
• Decision Making: Exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance in a face paced environment.
• Direction Setting: Possesses strong project management and organizational skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills, to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates strong listening skills; values and respects others ideas and contributions
• Conflict Resolution: Must be able to anticipate, diffuse and resolve disagreements, confrontations, tensions, and complaints in a practical and constructive manner to achieve results.
• Customer Focus: Possesses excellent interpersonal skills which are needed to establish and maintain an influential relationship with other key decision makers in the Company.
• Execution: Ability to focus on goals, metrics, and results. Takes ownership and accountability for self and department. Uses resources efficiently, effectively, and timely.
• Innovation: Must demonstrate an open and growth mindset, embracing change, stepping out of comfort zone, and applies creativity in generating ideas and solutions.
• Analytical: Ability to approach troubleshooting, project development and business performance analytically.
• Dependability: Regular reliable attendance and demonstrates strong work ethic.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in an IT-related field or equivalent experience with 1-3 years experience in maintaining and supporting a Microsoft environment
• IT Security certification (Security , SSCP, etc.) or equivalent experience.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for long periods
• Able to move and lift to 50 lbs.
• Able to reach and bend

Travel Required:

• Ability to travel 10% domestic

Other duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.