Security Administrator

Parasol Alliance

9d•$64,000 - $68,000•Remote

About The Position

The Security Administrator manages Parasol Alliance’s Managed Security Services program and provides other security-related support. The role ensures MSSP clients receive contracted services on schedule and in accordance with established security standards. Current services include end-user awareness testing and training, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, HIPAA/PCI security auditing, and MDR/SIEM deployment and oversight. The administrator also works across departments to maintain security standards in Parasol Alliance’s internal systems and client environments. The position spans security service delivery, vulnerability research and response, security governance, routine auditing, and cross-departmental collaboration. Working with the Security Manager and internal departments, the Security Administrator helps document, enforce, and continuously improve security standards. The role calls for technical security expertise, organization and project management, client communication, independent work with minimal oversight, strategic thinking, and the ability to make complex security concepts clear to technical and non-technical audiences. The role operates in a fully remote, virtual company. The company describes itself as values-driven, emphasizes ownership and collaboration, and offers work from home, responsible time off, and bonus opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field is preferred; an associate’s degree or equivalent combination of technical certifications and relevant experience will be considered.
Minimum of five years of administrative experience in an enterprise environment.
The posting states a minimum of “five (3) years” of experience working with servers, network infrastructure, SaaS tools, and workstations.
Demonstrated experience managing and delivering managed security services, penetration testing, phishing simulations, and/or security auditing programs.
Ability to work independently and manage a complex security services program with minimal oversight.
Strong technical security expertise, organizational and project management skills, and client communication skills.
Ability to communicate complex security concepts as clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to collaborate across departments and promote standards adherence without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

Relevant security certifications are strongly preferred, such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CISSP, CEH, CISM, or OSCP.
HIPAA security-specific training or certification is a significant plus.
Experience with HIPAA security requirements is strongly preferred.
Experience working in an MSP or MSSP environment is strongly preferred.
Healthcare or senior living experience is preferred; long-term care support experience is a plus.
Experience with security awareness training platforms such as KnowBe4, Proofpoint Security Awareness, or similar systems.
Experience with penetration testing tools and methodologies such as Metasploit, Nessus, Burp Suite, or similar.

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver primary Managed Security Services to MSSP clients, including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, phishing campaigns, MDR/SIEM, and HIPAA/PCI security auditing.
Administer future email filters, DNS filters, EDR platforms, and other security systems as assigned.
Advise clients and Parasol Alliance teams on security best practices.
Contribute to, and sometimes lead, initial research and response planning for newly discovered vulnerabilities affecting client environments.
Collaborate across departments to establish, update, and enforce security standards in internal and client environments.
Ensure security standards are documented and centrally accessible to relevant stakeholders.
Manage proactive security services alongside reactive vulnerability response.
Improve security program efficiency, processes, and outcomes for MSSP clients.
Communicate security guidance effectively across organizational levels and audiences.
Build cross-departmental collaboration and influence adherence to security standards without direct authority.
Represent Parasol Alliance’s values of Integrity, Collaboration, Expertise, and Empathy in security decisions and interactions.
Learn and use MSSP tools and systems, review service documentation and client agreements, and complete scheduled audits and contracted service cycles.
Meet quarterly service-delivery metrics, including completing penetration tests, phishing campaigns, and scheduled HIPAA audits on time at least 95% of the time, and completing scheduled security audits according to the audit schedule.