IT Security Administrator

Youth Villages•Corporate Headquarters, TN

About The Position

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families. As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change. We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully. For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Current Security+ or equivalent certifications
3+ years of experience in at least 2 of the 8 CISSP domains
Security and Risk Management
Asset Security
Security Architecture and Engineering
Communication and Network Security
IAM (Identity and Access Management)
Security Assessment and Testing
Security Operations
Software Development Security
Configuring, hardening, troubleshooting and managing:
Modern versions of Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft 365
Fortinet and Meraki firewalls
Virtualized environments
Operating and optimizing use of
SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
PAM (Privileged Access Management)
MDR (Managed Detection & Response)
Email Security Gateways
Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions
Performing incident response
Monitoring networks and systems

Nice To Haves

Managing Apple computers through MDM solutions like JAMF
Implementing Secure Software Development Lifecycle
Web development

Responsibilities

Achieve and/or maintain relevant professional certifications and continue professional development.
Maintain usable and timely documentation.
Acts as a technical resource, mentoring and supporting other teams as needed.
Identify, research, document, and coordinate the execution of security initiatives with the team.
Configure, troubleshoot, and support network infrastructure software and hardware.
Monitor for and respond to irregular behavior and determine appropriate security controls.
Ensure the security of Youth Villages’ networks using intrusion detection, firewall configuration, anti-malware protection, and vulnerability assessment.
Plan and implement changes to improve the security posture of the organization.
Educate and train staff on security best practices.
Manages and governs the secure lifecycle of enterprise hardware, software, data, identities, and application development.
Coordinate with vendors to resolve software and hardware issues.