IT Systems Administrator III - Security | Bi-lingual reqd. (Spanish and English) | 100% Remote

This position is for our client which is a large EdTech University

Summary:

The IT Systems Administrator III - Security is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting all security-related systems and policies across the IT infrastructure. This role works collaboratively with IT teams to ensure that security best practices, as determined by the vCISO, CIO, and MSSP, are embedded into all enterprise systems. The position will actively coordinate with the other Systems Administrators (Networking and Communication, Applications, Servers and Cloud) to enforce security standards and mitigate risks effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Security Implementation & Maintenance:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise security tools, including endpoint protection, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and SIEM solutions.
• Implement security policies and procedures across IT systems, ensuring compliance with industry s best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Work with IT teams to integrate security controls within networking, applications, cloud, and server environments.
• Support vulnerability management processes, including scanning, analysis, and remediation planning.
• Assist in the deployment of security patches and updates across systems to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Monitoring, Detection & Incident Response:

• Continuously monitor security alerts and respond to security incidents in collaboration with the MSSP and IT teams.
• Investigate and remediate security breaches, unauthorized access attempts, or other security-related events.
• Utilize SIEM and other security tools to analyze logs and detect suspicious activity.
• Assist in forensic analysis and post-incident reviews to prevent future occurrences.

Collaboration & Security Best Practices:

• Work closely with vCISO, CIO, and MSSP to implement and refine security strategies.
• Collaborate with Networking, Applications, and Server/Cloud teams to ensure security is integrated into system design and operations.
• Ensure IAM (Identity and Access Management) policies align with the least privilege principles and enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Support IT teams in implementing Zero Trust security models and segmentation policies.
• Provide security configuration management for cloud environments, including Azure, WPEngine, Sucuri, and Microsoft 365 security settings.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Maintain compliance with regulatory frameworks such as NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
• Work with IT Security Team to assist in periodic security audits, access reviews, and risk assessments.
• Document and update security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Assist in IT security training and awareness programs for staff and end-users.

Troubleshooting & Support:

• Serve as an escalation point for security-related incidents and technical issues.
• Provide security expertise and recommendations for resolving IT system vulnerabilities.
• Assist with security aspects of IT change management and system updates.

Qualifications:

• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish), oral and written.
• Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT security administration, systems security, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, including NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management tools.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices (Azure Security Center, AWS Security Hub, M365 Defender).
• Proficiency in IAM, MFA, encryption, and access control policies.
• Ability to assess and mitigate cyber threats, malware, and phishing attacks.
• Experience in incident response, digital forensics, and threat intelligence.
• Familiarity with IT networking, system administration, and application security.

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field with at least two (7) years of experience or more in a similar position.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+) are preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in network and communication administration.
• Proficient in network monitoring and performance tools.
• Strong experience with security protocols and practices.
• Experience with cloud networking solutions (e.g., Azure) is a plus.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale network projects.