IT Administrator

Primary responsibility:

• System Monitoring: Continuously monitor networks and endpoints for security incidents, suspicious activity, and unauthorized access.
• Threat Defense: Install, configure, and maintain security infrastructure, including firewalls, data protection controls, and encryption software.
• Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct vulnerability scans, penetration tests, and risk assessments to identify weaknesses in software and infrastructure.
• Incident Response: Act as a first responder to security breaches, identifying the root cause and implementing remediation actions.
• Security Reporting: Prepare technical reports and documentation regarding audit findings, security metrics, and compliance.
• Compliance and Policies: Ensure systems adhere to industry-standard cybersecurity policies and data privacy regulations.

Others:

• Manage and maintain key data access and backups, Provide IT support for company end users.
• Perform system maintenance, administration and inventory management for devices, systems, IT infrastructure.
• Data management: backups, reporting, integrity, custom reports/data-IO

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with security frameworks, network protocols, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and SIEM tools.
• Analytical Abilities: Strong critical thinking to analyze potential threats and validate security events.
• Certifications: Often requires certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or GIAC.
• Proactive Mindset: Staying updated with emerging threats, new vulnerabilities, and the latest security technologies.