IT Systems Security Administrator
New
USA (remote)
Geographic restriction: Must reside and work exclusively within the contiguous United States.Full-TimeMiddle
Salary87,000 - 95,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- HIPAA
Requirements
- Proven experience in an information security or systems security administration role.
- Strong knowledge of information security principles, frameworks, and best practices.
- Experience with security tools and technologies, including firewalls, SIEM platforms, and vulnerability scanners.
- In-depth understanding of compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
- Demonstrated incident response and digital forensics capabilities.
- Knowledge of network security, encryption technologies, and identity management solutions.
- Relevant security certifications (Security+, CISSP, CEH) are preferred.
- Relevant degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is advantageous.
- Windows 10/11
- Mac OS
- Firewall Administration (e.g., Fortinet, Palo Alto, or equivalent)
- SIEM Platform (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or equivalent)
- Vulnerability Management Tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, or equivalent)
- ESET A/V: Antivirus and endpoint security platform.
- KnowBe4: Security awareness training and phishing simulation platform.
- Barracuda: Security and data protection solutions.
- Microsoft 365 / Azure AD: Identity management, MFA, conditional access, and compliance tools.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain advanced security infrastructure, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM platforms, to protect organizational systems and data.
- Lead security incident response and forensic investigations, serving as the primary escalation point for security-related issues from Tier 2.
- Conduct comprehensive security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management programs across the organization's environment.
- Develop, enforce, and maintain enterprise security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with organizational risk tolerance and regulatory requirements.
- Perform security audits and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and frameworks, including NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
- Manage privileged access management (PAM) and enforce the principle of least privilege across systems and applications.
- Design and implement advanced multi-factor authentication (MFA) and identity management solutions across the organization.
- Oversee mobile device management (MDM) and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions to protect sensitive organizational data.
- Lead security awareness training programs and phishing simulations to strengthen the organization's human security layer.
- Manage security logging, SIEM tools, and threat intelligence platforms; coordinate with the SOC team on escalated alerts and investigations.
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