Senior Systems Administrator (Security)

JOB PURPOSE/REASON:

The role of the Senior Systems Administrator (Security) is to ensure the secure operation of the in-house computer systems, servers, and network connections. This includes monitoring system logs, scrutinizing network traffic, performing daily vulnerability scanning / remediation, security awareness training and troubleshooting. The Senior Systems Administrator (Security) supervises subordinate technical staff and contractors.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

- Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity OR Network Security OR comparable experience
- Six (6)+ years experience in Network Security and/or IT Operations field
- Five (5)+ years experience in supervisory position including personnel management
- In-depth technical knowledge of network, PC and platform operating systems
- Hands-on experience with devices such as firewalls, VPN's, network switches and routers
- Knowledge of applicable practices and laws relating to data privacy and protection
- High Level of analytical and problem solving abilities
- Ability to conduct research into security issues and products as required
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
- Highly self motivated and directed
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Strong customer service orientation
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and network administration/protocols. Strong knowledge of internet content filtering.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION:

At least one major security certification (CISM, CISSP, SANS GIAC, CISA, ITIL, etc).

PRIMARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Exhibit superior customer service skills.
- Assume ownership of assigned tasks and projects, execute all assigned tasks to quality completion and inform immediate supervisor of any delays, setbacks, or failures.
- Deploy, manage and maintain all security systems and their corresponding or associated software, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, cryptography systems and anti-virus software.
- Develop, implement, maintain and oversee enforcement of policies, procedures and associated plans for system security administration and user system access based on industry-standard best practices.
- Manage connection security for local area networks, the district's web site, the company intranet and e-mail communications.
- Manage and ensure the security of databases and data transferred both internally and externally.
- Design, implement and report on security system and end user activity audits.
- Design, and oversee penetration testing of all systems in order to identify system vulnerabilities.
- Monitor server logs, firewall logs, intrusion detection logs and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity. Interpret activity and make recommendations for resolution.
- Recommend, schedule (where appropriate) and apply fixes, security patches, disaster recovery procedures and any other measures required in the event of a security breach.
- Assess need for security reconfigurations (minor or significant) and execute them if required
- Keep current with emerging security alerts and issues.
- Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols and standards in support of security enhancement and development efforts.
- Test new security software and/or technologies prior to approval.
- Recommend, schedule and perform security improvements, upgrades and/or purchases
- Provide on-call security support to end-users.
- Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.