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.