Systems Security Administrator

Systems Security Administrator Denver, CO (100% REMOTE) 3 Months Candidate should be located in Colorado only.

Security Vulnerabilities Patching and Application Updates and Deployments (80%)

• This position assists in providing technical support to Security Vulnerabilities. Patching and Application Patching and Deployments which includes the use of OIT's incident/change order system and the following activities:
• Assist in the mission and support of the Tanium application and systems.
• Monitor and follow up on assigned incidents/problems/change requests
• Follow up on resolved/closed tickets to ensure customer satisfaction
• Provide support for hardware and software issues over the phone, in person and/or remotely
• Provide resolution and assistance for operating systems for Windows Server and Linux based systems
• Provide resolution and assistance for Physical and Virtual servers
• Deploy new or rebuilt computers and technology equipment based on OIT and agency security and operational policies
• Support software and hardware patching, updating and deployments
• Assist with collaborating with Network, Application, Database and Server teams to resolve issues for assigned agencies.
• Provide after-hours support for patching and updating security vulnerabilities and updates to applications
• Be able to respond to urgent security incidents as they arise during business hours and outside business hours.
• Receive and/or log service incidents into ticketing system. Reassign incident tickets related to other Information Technology Groups for further support

IT and Customer Service Management - 10%

• This position follows the established Change Management process.
• Use established tools to track hardware and software assets.
• Assist with informing/sharing new documentation/information with appropriate IT groups.
• Assist in ensuring systems are patched and updated using Tanium in accordance with OIT policies and procedures.
• The position assists with making recommendations to the compliance teams and leadership in regard to when to upgrade certain software packages, hardware driver packages and security vulnerabilities within a maintenance time schedule.
• Due to the distributed environment, certain remote locations within various agencies may require onsite visits. The position assists with determining whether a particular hardware driver package or hardware firmware updates may require onsite visits to remote locations.

Organizational and Project Commitment - 5%

• The position assists in implementing projects for OIT. This includes participating in team meetings and implementing project tasks and time tracking.
• Attend and complete all internal OIT provided training and take advantage of professional development with manager approval.
• Share new knowledge or skills in form of mini training sessions with the team.
• Some legacy software might not install on newer systems. The position will assist in researching compatibility mode and if feasible will install the software using the mode recommended by the OS.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Relevant degree or diploma in Information systems or information technology, Microsoft MCSE certification, experience administering server-side technology and networked computing systems.
• Familiarity with SQL and database operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), WI-FI, and Internet system or a segment of a network system.
• Analyze workflow, access, information, and security requirements.
• Maintain network and security hardware and software.
• Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.
• Maintain network security policy, addressed security issues and applied appropriate security patches.
• Skill sets include Microsoft, Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto NGFW, Unix, Linux, MVS or VS, VMWare and extensive network certifications.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience as an IT professional which must include A minimum of three (3) years experience as a systems administrator within a Windows or Linux environment.
• Experience in IT controls, Cyber (NIST or CIS), HIPAA, PCI, or security compliance.
• Applicants will be required to complete Department of Revenue Security Clearance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a professional, large enterprise-level environment (100+ servers), as a dedicated Systems Administrator.
• Some experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience managing both on premise and familiarity with cloud environments.
• Real-world, hands on experience with at least one Cloud based environment (AWS - Preferred, Azure or Google Cloud Platform).
• Scripting experience in Powershell, 9293 Eastbash and python.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.
• Experience with central system administration and monitoring tools such as syslog, puppet, Splunk.
• Understanding of system hardening through group policy management and security concepts from a system administration perspective.
• Experience with Google Apps in a professional environment.
• Experience with Crowdstrike, Tenable, or Tanium
• Certifications: ITIL, CompTIA Security +, GIAC Global Information Assurance Certification from SANS Institute, CISSP, CISA and/or CISM.

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of human connection, defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA , which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at:

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $45.00/hr.