IT Security Administrator

Oregon Child Development Coalition • Wilsonville, OR

1d • $68,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The IT Security Administrator plans, implements, monitors, and improves security protocols, systems, processes, and controls to protect OCDC’s data, network, desktop, mobile, and computer hardware environments. The role applies security best practices and knowledge of internal and external threats to protect systems from breaches, unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, destruction, data loss, and other risks. It helps ensure OCDC has a well-defined security program, manages risk assessments and plans, and oversees security projects from resource scoping and planning through implementation and change management.

The position collaborates with managers, executives, staff, vendors, and other stakeholders on access needs, threat mitigation, system modifications, and employee security education. It also provides customer-focused technical support and manages security program elements and process improvements.

The position works in an office environment and requires frequent travel throughout Oregon. Frequent interruptions and evening or weekend work may occur, as may additional hours during peak periods. Physical demands may include continuous sitting, occasional standing and walking, and frequent lifting and carrying of up to 10 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough understanding of computer security systems, including firewalls, antivirus tools, encryption, password protection, authentication, monitoring software, and site-specific physical access controls.
• Thorough understanding of cybersecurity practices, computer programming concepts, network infrastructure, risk assessment, auditing, and control testing.
• Ability to install, configure, troubleshoot, and monitor security software and systems to identify threats, validate system usage, and recommend improvements.
• Ability to apply security best practices and knowledge of business and security challenges to improve IT security processes, services, and controls.
• Ability to manage program elements, well-defined functions, and small projects with manageable risks, resource requirements, and moderate organizational impact.
• Working knowledge of and ability to operate computers, Microsoft Office Suite/365, security platforms, and related software.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret IT-related scientific and technical journals, standards, documentation, and reports.
• Successful enrollment in Oregon’s Central Background Registry.
• Ability to pass a sponsored physical examination and communicable disease assessment.
• May need to drive a personal vehicle; must have a current driver’s license and auto insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Review security systems, network controls, access configurations, and related tools to identify and implement improvements using security best practices and sound technical judgment.
• Monitor network traffic, endpoint activity, and security software reports for suspicious behavior; investigate issues and recommend mitigation steps.
• Collaborate with managers, executives, staff, vendors, and other stakeholders on data access needs, security threats, programming modifications, and employee education on secure technology practices.
• Develop, update, implement, and maintain security protocols, network policies, authorization roles, and site-specific controls.
• Implement plans to protect data and systems from accidental or unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, destruction, data loss, and other breaches.
• Configure and administer security systems, including firewalls, antivirus tools, authentication controls, encryption and protocols, monitoring software, and related infrastructure; analyze requirements and recommend improvements.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and tests; review results to identify and contain threats, validate controls, verify system and security-measure functionality, and support compliance with OCDC standards.
• Develop, maintain, and test disaster recovery and backup plans and systems.
• Coordinate and deliver training on IT security protocols, online security services, and secure use of OCDC systems; promote organization-wide security awareness.
• Manage security projects, program elements, and process improvements; provide status updates and escalate issues as needed.
• Respond to security-related questions and concerns and provide customer-focused technical support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid leave programs.
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage, with voluntary options available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
• Optional pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level