IT Information Security Administrator

Gregory Poole Equipment Company•Raleigh, NC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Security Administrator is a hands-on role that requires a high level of technical expertise. The person in this position is responsible for a broad range of tasks, including the day-to-day administration of cybersecurity tools and devices, as well as first-level and second-level support for security information and event management (SIEM). This role also includes significant responsibilities for the security administration of a wide variety of IT systems across the enterprise. The individual in this position interacts closely with product vendors and service providers, with personnel from various IT functional areas - including application development, operations and network, and telecommunications - and with business departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, or equivalent work experience
2+ years of IT or network security experience
Able to sit/stand using a PC, keyboard, and mouse for extensive periods.
Able to drive to other Gregory Poole’s locations when needed.
Must have good customer relations skills to interact with internal customers and vendors.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including risk assessment and management, threat and vulnerability management, incident response, and identity and access management
Technical proficiency with security-related systems and applications, especially Microsoft Operating System, Microsoft 365 E5 protection functions, Microsoft Intune, Cisco and Meraki security, switching, and firewalling appliances
Knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls and associated network protocols and concepts
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and network administration/protocols
In-depth knowledge of Gregory Poole's operating systems and security applications, as well as a working knowledge of basic network protocols and tools, is also required.

Responsibilities

Performs user and access administration on designated systems and applications, in accordance with the defined policies, standards and procedures of the organization
Performs system security administration on designated technology platforms, including operating systems, applications, and network security devices, in accordance with the defined policies, standards and procedures of the organization, as well as with industry best practices and vendor guidelines
Performs installation and configuration management of security systems and applications, including policy assessment and compliance tools, network security appliances and host-based security systems
Performs threat and vulnerability assessments, in some cases followed by appropriate remedial action, to ensure that systems are protected from known and potential threats and are free from known vulnerabilities
Applies patches where appropriate and, at the direction of IT Infrastructure Manager removes or otherwise mitigates known control weaknesses, such as unnecessary services or applications or redundant user accounts, as a means of hardening systems in accordance with security policies and standards
Locates and repairs security problems and failures
Collates security incident and event data to produce monthly exception and management reports
Performs normal and exceptional processing of user access and change requests, escalating such requests when appropriate
Reports unresolved network security exposures, misuse of resources or noncompliance situations using defined escalation processes
Assists and trains junior team members in the use of security tools, the preparation of security reports and the resolution of security issues
Develops and maintains documentation for security systems and procedures
Researches, recommends, evaluates, and implements cybersecurity solutions that identify and/or protect against potential threats, and respond to security violations
Provides guidance to junior members of the team