Security Administrator

Mohawk Industries

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Administrator is an established performer that works to facilitate and support IT functions and projects to resolve a wide range of IT issues. This role will be responsible for providing security services for a large, geographically dispersed business community by ensuring the secure operation of in-house computer systems, servers, and network connections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 2-4 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Preferred 1-3 years of IT security experience.
• Must have certified expertise in Windows Active Directory or Cisco Networking.
• Security +, MCSE or CCNP certification is required.
• Developing technical knowledge with hands-on experience managing systems development in new computing architectures and environments.

Nice To Haves

• SSCP, GIAC or CISSP security certification is desired.
• Project management skills are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and assist in implementing network and system security architectures.
• Identify and resolve potential security breaches and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure acceptable best practices for information security are identified and integrated into network and system designs and implementations.
• Maintain and configure security systems, e.g., network and host-based Intrusion Prevention Systems, firewalls, VPN connections, antivirus protection, malicious code defense, encryption, vulnerability scanning, and other security technologies.
• Assist with security and authentication standards and policies, working with Network, Operations, and Applications engineers to ensure proper implementation.
• Assist in evaluating, planning, and implementing new security systems, tools, processes, or procedures.
• Assist with monitoring, reporting, and responding to security incidents, both intrusive and non-intrusive.
• Ensure proper documentation through internal change control process. Generate access reporting on all supported systems.
• Work on projects and assignments as part of a large work team.
• Create and retain an audit trail for all changes made.
• Use verbal and written communications to demonstrate a customer-focused attitude when dealing with customers.
• Escalate security related issues as appropriate to the attention of IS Management to avoid or minimize business impact.
• Perform accurate analyses, conduct research, and draw meaningful conclusions about potential job/work-area impacts.
• Provide second level support to resolve security problems that are especially difficult to diagnose, such as intermittent problems or problems involving advanced networking issues.
• Work closely with IT Management, Support Center personnel, and other IT technical and applications staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.

What This Job Offers

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