Cybersecurity Administrator

Job#: 2025678

Job Description:
Apex Systems is looking for a Cybersecurity Admin to support one of our top clients. This position is fully remote on a stable, flourishing program. If interested, please send your updated resume to
Job Responsibilities

• Hands on configuration, tuning, and operating Microsoft security tools MDE, Intune, AIP, Purview, Defender
• Lead planning and implementation of related technologies in multiple environments.
• Operate endpoint and cloud security tools for internal testing and customer environments.
• Provide administration and operationally support adopted endpoint security technology covering EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) and Next-Gen Anti-virus solution
• Support investigations and contribute to large and small-scale cyber breaches.
• Understand and follow proper escalation paths for incidents and/or tasking, as necessary.
• Understand the business need of security and be able to brief customer on its importance and implementation requirements.
• Deployment and maintenance of cloud security and endpoint applications.
• Document, maintain, and improve standard operation procedures (SOPs) and processes regarding web security and endpoint management.
• Stay current on cloud security and endpoint security best practices, active threats and mitigation strategies.
• Consistently create, tune, review and analyze policies.
• Leading, guiding, designing, and developing security strategies and solutions for cybersecurity across a hybrid, multi-cloud environment.

Required Skills:

• Undergraduate degree in computer science, engineering, information science or a related technical discipline or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, cloud and or infrastructure.
• Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience designing and managing endpoints and endpoint management solutions
• Passion for technology, teamwork, overcoming challenges and providing exceptional customer service
• Strong prioritization, problem solving, diagnosis and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of operating system (OS) internals, the mechanics of OS exploits with preventive and detective controls
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with trouble ticketing systems such as ITSM/Remedy, Cherwell, ServiceNow, etc
• IAT II Certifications: CompTIA Security+ and/or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
• Experience and knowledge of Trellix, Azure AD, Intune, Entra ID, and co-management
• Knowledge of cloud security and endpoint protection best practices.
• Experience applying technical security controls to address DoD security requirements.
• Linux and Windows expertise
• Experience with Microsoft 365 security services such as Advanced Threat Protection, Cloud App Security, and Azure Information Protection.
• Cloud workload experience (Amazon Web Services, Azure)
• APIs integration and troubleshooting
• Python and PowerShell

Desired Certifications:

• Microsoft MD-102 certification
• Azure AZ-104 certification
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert or similar certifications.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.