Information Security Systems Administrator

Department: Computing and Information Services | Job Family: Administrator

Position Summary

Reporting to the Information Security Officer, the Information Security Administrator is a member of the team responsible and accountable for the Vassar College Information Security Program. This exciting position collaborates with diverse technical teams to strengthen and streamline our security infrastructure with a primary focus on protecting existing services and deploying cutting‑edge security technologies using AI, enterprise APIs, and SaaS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Computing and Information Services (CIS) vulnerability management program.
• Conduct forensic investigations for information security incidents.
• Provide Linux and Windows systems administration.
• Develop and implement information security procedures.
• Support the college‑wide Information Security Program with focused projects and operational duties as assigned.
• Serve as Service Owner or Application Manager for on‑prem and cloud applications that strengthen Vassar College’s information security profile.
• Optimize and fine‑tune AI‑driven capabilities within existing security stacks to improve threat detection.
• Secure and monitor enterprise APIs and SaaS integrations to prevent data exposure and unauthorized access.
• Manage security configurations across cloud and SaaS platforms to ensure benchmark compliance.
• Integrate industry threat feeds to proactively identify and mitigate emerging infrastructure risks.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A minimum of two years of systems administration experience including systems build/configuration, systems optimization, systems maintenance, and systems design.
• A minimum of two years in a complex enterprise environment.
• Proven experience with network protocols and architecture.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently both in a team and independently.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Security+ or other equivalent certifications.

Compensation

The compensation for this position is $71,700 – $85,000 per year. When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.