Information Security Administrator

Our public sector client is seeking an experienced Information Technology Security Administrator to support the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of enterprise information systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform gap analyses between security policies, standards, and current practices; recommend remediation strategies and process improvements.
• Assist in establishing, documenting, and maintaining IT security compliance processes and supporting tools aligned with frameworks such as CJIS, ISO 27001, and SSAE/SOC standards.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to prioritize and remediate security risks.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve security-related security gaps and vulnerabilities.
• Support incident response activities during cybersecurity events and security breaches.
• Assist with security administration functions and provide technical guidance when needed.
• Collaborate with IT teams to improve security awareness and promote security best practices.
• Support IT asset security controls, compliance metrics, and reporting.
• Assist with vulnerability management processes, remediation efforts, and ongoing security assessments.
• Review and respond to security logs, alerts, and notifications generated by enterprise security platforms.
• Monitor and verify timely deployment of security patches and updates across enterprise systems.
• Conduct periodic security assessments and testing to identify and remediate risks.
• Monitor cybersecurity intelligence sources and respond to emerging threats.
• Generate automated and ad hoc security reports utilizing enterprise security tools.
• Assist with application inventory, data flow documentation, and system mapping initiatives.
• Support vendor security oversight and third-party risk management activities.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness initiatives throughout the organization.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is preferred.
• At least five (5+) years of hands-on experience administering enterprise security controls in a professional IT environment.
• Strong technical experience with networking, server administration, systems infrastructure, databases, scripting, cloud technologies, or other enterprise technologies.
• Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity initiatives within a complex IT environment.
• Ability to successfully pass an extensive background investigation and pre-employment screening consistent with public sector employment requirements.

Skills

• Strong understanding of project management and change management principles.
• Experience with networking, server administration, database technologies, scripting, and systems integration.
• Working knowledge of enterprise security technologies and security operations.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory standards, including CJIS, ISO 27001, and related public sector security requirements.
• Experience working across multiple cybersecurity domains.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Technical Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Security Configuration
• Security Risk Assessments
• Vulnerability Management
• Information Security Risk Management
• Security Auditing
• Security Monitoring & Incident Response

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting public sector, government, law enforcement, or other highly regulated environments.
• Professional cybersecurity certifications such as:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
  • Or other related cybersecurity certifications.

Schedule

This position is 100% onsite during the initial onboarding and training period (approximately the first six months). Following that period, there is the potential for a hybrid work schedule based on employee performance, successful onboarding, and agency/business needs.