Cyber Security System Administrator - #257965

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A security administrator is a hands-on practitioner and representative

of the cybersecurity team. The role is technical, and candidates must

possess a solid understanding of information security fundamentals and

preferably have held positions in cybersecurity and systems

administration. The role also requires an understanding of business and

governance processes. Security administrators are responsible for

protecting the organization\'s sensitive data and computer systems from

cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and breaches by identifying and

mitigating risks.They monitor networks for suspicious activity,

investigate security incidents, create and maintain strong security

polices, and recommend solutions for improving security posture. They

must understand applications, operating systems, networking, cloud

infrastructure and basic attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures

(TTPs). Additionally, analysts are expected to maintain a high level of

rigor to stay up-to-date with advancements in technology, while also

retaining knowledge of older systems and applications in use.

**What youll do**

• Communicate directly with all areas of the company regarding
  
  

vulnerabilities and risk, security best practices, and recommend and

implement secure policies and solutions.

• Administer and maintain enterprise firewalls, CDR solutions and
  
  

other security tools as needed

• Participate in monthly patch management and CIRT meetings.
• Research security technologies and evaluate tools to grow the
  
  

security program

• Provides cybersecurity recommendations to leadership based on
  
  

significant threats and vulnerabilities.

• Work closely with infrastructure teams to advise and support
  
  

remediation efforts to close vulnerability exposure to new threats

in the wild and verify the organizations security posture against

them.

• Document, prioritize and formally report asset and vulnerability
  
  

state, along with remediation recommendations and validation.

• Implement system security measures in accordance with established
  
  

procedures to ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability,

authentication, and non-repudiation.

• Perform Project Management Practices (PMP) processes required for
  
  

projects and activities that are medium to large-sized in

complexity.

• Participate in yearly tabletop exercises
  
  

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**

• Advanced knowledge of security technologies including firewalls
  
  

(network and WAF), vulnerability scanners, VPNs, cloud detection and

response, and third-party risk tools.

• Expertise in information security standards and frameworks such as
  
  

NIST SP 800 Series, ISO 27000, CIS Benchmarks, and HITRUST.

• Strong understanding of healthcare security and privacy regulations,
  
  

including HIPAA, and knowledge of applicable federal, state, and

local compliance requirements.

• Proficient in networking and protocols, with hands-on experience
  
  

across Linux, Windows, and cloud environments.

• Solid grasp of threat intelligence, incident response principles,
  
  

and digital forensics, including chain of custody.

• Experienced with application security, cloud platforms, and
  
  

third-party risk management practices.

• Relevant security certifications preferred, such as CISSP, OSCP,
  
  

CISM, GIAC (e.g., GCIA, GPEN), Security+, or CEH.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to
  
  

resolve complex issues using creative and best-practice approaches.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer service skills,
  
  

with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, respond within SLAs, and
  
  

maintain composure and sound judgment in high-pressure environme ts.

**What you need**

• Bachelors degree in information technology, computer science,
  
  

engineering or related technical field preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supporting security
  
  

processes/systems