Security Administration Engineer 1

The Security Administration Engineer is responsible for the quality control within the Security infrastructure and tools.

This includes building and defending scalable, secure, and robust systems; defining security requirements for operational systems and networks; helping the organization understand advanced cyber threats; and helping to create strategies to protect networks.

This role will be responsible for execution of the vulnerability management program and assist the Security Administration Manager with improving processes and reducing the time remediate vulnerabilities.

This leader must be current and keep current with changing technology, industry best practices, and standard security frameworks.

Assign remediation tasks and assist application owners and remediation teams by providing vulnerability analysis and remediation prioritization.

Maintain the vulnerability scanning infrastructure, scan schedules, and risk scoring adjustments

Participates in direct support of security systems and tools, including installation, configuration, security, and maintenance.

Implements upgrades, enhancements, and fixes following established change management procedures. Maintains security tool disaster recovery and DEV/Test environments.

Execute and improve vulnerability management processes (vulnerability scanning, remediation, exceptions, etc.) and maintain process documentation.

Participates as a technical lead in the execution of the security program roadmap across the enterprise by providing expert guidance and solutions engineering services as part of initiatives and day-to-day operations.

Stays current with emerging identity technologies, solutions and best practices. Advises Security Administration Manager on related risk and security posture.

Performs troubleshooting and remediation of security tool issues. Participates in scheduled and unscheduled after-hours system maintenance and support. Performs rotational on-call duty.

Provides implementation assistance for onboarding new security tools and processes. Updates team training documentation, technical processes, and testing plans.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred:

CompTIA Security+

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

Required:

• Thorough understanding of vulnerability management concepts and processes.
• Demonstrates strong problem solving, analytical, interpersonal and ownership skills.
• Proficiency with cloud, hybrid cloud, and on-prem Security Administration models.
• Thorough understanding of security protocols/methodologies and controls.
• Preferred:
• Knowledge of all aspects of the software development lifecycle
• Knowledge of web development technologies

EXPERIENCE

Preferred:

• Microsoft Defender - Endpoint Vulnerability Management
• Delinea Privilege Manager
• 2+ years of experience in an information security role

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Required:

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with
• business managers, Enterprise Architecture, IT engineering and IT operations staff.
• Ability to break down technically complex and ambiguous concepts and rationalize into simple concepts and ideas.
• Ability to understand and articulate business imperatives as well as the business impact of security tools, technologies and policies.
• Ability to mentor and provide coaching to team members.