Mid Level IT Security Administrator

IT Security Administrator
Salt Lake City, Utah
6-month Contract-to-Hire
$45 to $48 per hour with a conversion salary of $90k to $95K annually

Summary
We are seeking a Security Administrator to support and enhance the security posture of a primarily Windows-based server environment. This role focuses on protecting operating systems, servers, and related infrastructure through proactive monitoring, administration of security controls, and adherence to best practices. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of hands-on experience in IT security within a Windows environment and is eager to grow their expertise in a collaborative, enterprise setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain security controls across Windows Server environments
• Monitor systems and logs to identify, investigate, and respond to security events and vulnerabilities
• Implement and manage access controls, permissions, and identity-related security measures
• Support patching, vulnerability management, and system hardening initiatives
• Assist with security incident response, investigation, and remediation efforts
• Maintain security documentation, procedures, and configurations
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and application teams to ensure secure system designs
• Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance-related activities as needed

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in a security administration or related cybersecurity role including systems administration role with a strong security focus
• Hands-on experience supporting Windows Server operating systems in an enterprise environment
• Security certifications such as Security+, CISSP (Associate), CISM, SSCP, or similar
• Experience in security principles including authentication, authorization, encryption, and least privilege
• Experience with security monitoring tools, antivirendpoint protection, and log analysis
• Experience with network and firewall security management, design and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with on-prem and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.)
• Familiar with scripting language (python)

Bonus Skills

• CIPTS certification (highly desired)
• Experience with Active Directory security, Group Policy, and identity management
• Exposure to SIEM tools and security event correlation
• Experience supporting compliance frameworks or internal security audits

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