SSUSA Job #669: Information Security Administrator
Job Description
Information Security Administrator
Description:
Information Security Operations and Entitlement and Access Control – Verifies privileged user authorization, and performs entitlement reviews. Also manages organization-wide security systems including antivirus, malware, encryption, anti-SPAM, SFTP, patch management, SIEM, IDS and IPS solutions. The System Administrator will be responsible for installing, administering and troubleshooting the company's security solutions.
Responsibilities:
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Defend systems against unauthorized access, modification and/or destruction
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Provide security event monitoring, analysis, and incident response for security alerts and events
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Perform tracking of all reported security events/incidents and their resolution
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Perform vulnerability and networking scanning assessments
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Monitor network traffic for unusual activity
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Configure and support security tools such as firewalls, anti-virus software, patch management systems, etc.
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Implement network security policies, application security, access control and corporate data safeguards
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Analyze and establish security requirements for the company networks
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Train fellow employees in security awareness and procedures
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Make recommendations for business continuity and disaster recovery protocols
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Conduct security audits and make policy recommendations
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Provide technical security advice
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Perform policy compliance reviews and entitlement checks of both physical security and data security as it pertains to enterprise Information Technology systems
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Develop assessments and reports, weekly trends of incidents, and security events
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Assist senior personnel in performing forensic analysis
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Facilitate requests for privileged user authorization
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Evaluate newly released patches to ensure they address actual vulnerabilities and audit systems after patches are applied to ensure compliance
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Monitor systems to ensure compliance with established hardening guides
Degree Requirements
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College degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or equivalent professional experience in an information technology environment
Work Experience
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1-2 years of experience in Information Technology with desktop, server and/or network administration
Skills
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Fundamental knowledge of Information Security concepts
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Experience using antivirus software and Malware Remediation Tools
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Knowledge of common L4-L7 protocols such as SSL, HTTP, DNS, SMTP and IPSec
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Strong understanding of firewall technologies
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Cisco and/or Palo Alto
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Intermediate to expert IDS/IPS knowledge
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TCP/IP, computer networking, routing and switching
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Network protocols and packet analysis tools
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Windows, UNIX and Linux operating systems
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Firewall and intrusion detection/prevention protocols
Must have excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to successfully handle conflict and be able to maintain calm in stressful situations.
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Strong organizational and time management abilities
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Strong customer service skills
Certifications (Preferred):
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Security+: CompTIA’s popular base-level security certification
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CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate – Routing and Switching
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MTA: Microsoft Technology Associate
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ENSA: EC-Council Network Security Administrator
SEND YOUR RESUME IN CONFIDENCE TO CLIFF@SSUSA.COM
Job Location
New York City
Position Type
Permanent
Salary Range
TBD