Senior IT Security Admin

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for IT security and a desire to continuously learn and improve, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity

Title: Senior IT Security Admin

Location: New York, New York, United States

Company: Lobox

Employment Type: Contract

Salary: $107 Per hour

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Security Admin to join our team. As a Senior IT Security Admin, you will be responsible for ensuring the security of our company's information systems and data. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding our organization against cyber threats and preventing potential data breaches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain IT security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Monitor the company's networks, systems, and applications for any potential security breaches and investigate any security incidents.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify any weaknesses in our systems and make recommendations for improvements.
• Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security-related hardware and software.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure that security measures are integrated into all aspects of our company's systems and processes.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats, trends, and technologies and make recommendations for improvements to our security posture.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training and education programs to all employees to ensure they understand their role in maintaining the security of our organization.
• Respond to security incidents and perform root cause analysis to identify the cause of the incident and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
• Maintain accurate documentation of security policies, procedures, and incidents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT security, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Strong knowledge of information security principles, standards, and best practices.
• Experience with security tools and technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM, and antivirus software.
• Knowledge of network and system security protocols and technologies.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are a plus.

Join our team and play a critical role in protecting our company's assets and reputation.