Network Security Administrator

1ST MIDAMERICA CREDIT•Wood River, IL

6h•$60,000 - $66,000•Onsite

About The Position

1st MidAmerica is a trusted financial institution dedicated to providing exceptional service to our members. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the communities we serve and our focus on delivering an array of financial products for each step in their financial journey. We are currently seeking motivated and member-oriented individuals to join our team as a Network Security Administrator.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years experience with LAN/WAN Network Administration, and system management.
Understanding of LAN routing, switching, and firewalls.
Knowledge and experience in the following areas: patch management, OS upgrades, security, vulnerability scanners, system monitoring, SIEM and endpoint protection.
Strong organizational abilities and be capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a professional service attitude.
High sense of urgency and accountability.
Strong analytical ability and skill in problem solving.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with IT professionals, vendors and users.
Experience in digital security investigations.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems.
Identity and Access Management.
CrowdStrike knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Management Information Systems or related field preferred or combination of coursework and related work experience.
CompTIA Security+ Preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and oversee the network security infrastructure.
Install, administer, and troubleshoot network security solutions such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, and data encryption.
Conduct, monitor and manage regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate risks.
Create and maintain detailed network diagrams and documentation for all network services.
Maintain and organize local data center, track equipment and software licenses, maintain equipment documentation and inventory
Monitor network traffic and user logs for suspicious activity and respond to security incidents.
Monitor resource rights and adhere to best practices of least privilege rights. Review and configure firewall rules.
Set up network devices such as switches. Support users in the use of Windows OS and all other system applications.