Information Security Administrator

DaBella•Austin, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Security Administrator is responsible for protecting the organization’s technology, systems, and critical assets by developing and maintaining security processes, identifying and mitigating risks, and supporting overall security and resilience. This role partners closely with IT Support and Infrastructure teams, provides guidance and training on security best practices, and helps ensure compliance with security policies and standards. The administrator will also support the secure and responsible use of AI by addressing AI-related risks and leveraging AI and automation to strengthen security operations, threat detection, incident response, and efficiency.

Requirements

BS/BA in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
3+ years of information security experience, with demonstrated experience independently managing security risks, incidents, policies, and security technologies.
Experience in writing, developing and implementing information security policies and procedures.
Ability to balance business needs with information security requirements.
Demonstrable experience with a wide range of security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, email security, CASB, IAM, endpoint protection, and incident response tools.
Risk Management Expertise: Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and vulnerability assessments, developing effective treatment strategies.
Cloud Security Knowledge: Familiarity with cloud security concepts and best practices for securing cloud environments (Azure).
Understanding of artificial intelligence technologies, including generative AI, and the information security, privacy, data protection, and governance considerations associated with their use in a business environment.
Proven ability to evaluate AI tools, applications, vendors, and use cases from an information security risk perspective and communicate practical recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience using or willingness to develop expertise with AI and automation technologies to improve cybersecurity operations, analysis, reporting, and administrative workflows.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to present technical information to non-technical users.
Ability to create documentation independently.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain information security policies, procedures, and SOPs aligned with business and technology goals.
Define system access requirements based on job roles and security needs.
Partner with IT and business teams to balance security and operational needs.
Conduct security reviews, audits, and risk assessments; identify gaps and implement mitigation plans.
Evaluate systems, applications, vendors, and partners for security and compliance requirements.
Recommend and implement solutions that strengthen security and compliance.
Monitor and respond to security threats using tools such as SIEM and EDR.
Identify, assess, and remediate system and application vulnerabilities.
Serve as a security subject matter expert on best practices, risk mitigation, and emerging threats.
Promote security awareness through employee training and education.
Develop guidance and policies for the secure and responsible use of AI.
Assess AI tools, vendors, and use cases for security risks and recommend safeguards.
Leverage AI and automation to improve security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.