Senior IT Security Administrator

Role Overview

• Recommend, plan, and implement security measures to protect bank systems
• Oversight of day-to-day firewall, anti-malware, Microsoft Purview and Security Admin Centers, MFA, and secure email gateway monitoring and updating
• Update and make recommendations to computer security policies and procedures which relate to the internal and external integrity of the Banks systems
• Produce and maintain documentation and standard operational procedures
• Provides guidance, training, set-up, and implementation of the bank’s IT security systems
• Oversight of patch management process
• Documents applied security patches, including the criticality and patch purpose
• Review and respond to security events
• Works with Risk Oversight Group to provide guidance on incident analysis, root cause analysis, and problem resolution
• Works with AVP
• Security Officer to review IT security issues and incidents
• Fully documents and reviews any concerns to management
• Works with Risk Oversight Group to review user access and permissions as needed
• Manages security system logs and alerts via a SIEM and/or other tools
• Works with Security team, Risk Oversight Group, and Network team in developing and updating business continuity and disaster recovery protocols
• Collaborates with Security Team and Risk Oversight Group to identify and plan for data security initiatives and implementation of solutions on the Bank’s network and systems
• Stays current on emerging threats and vulnerabilities, proactively safeguarding bank systems from potential attacks
• Provides informed recommendations based on evolving industry trends and best practices
• Other related duties as requested

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Four (4) to Eight (8) years of relevant experience
• Required a thorough knowledge of the security field
• Must have excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Able to develop and understand technical documents
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
• Thorough understanding of computer-related security systems including firewalls, email gateways, encryption, and password protection and authentication
• Strong working knowledge of Active Directory and group policy security schemes
• Experience with application/system IT Security assessments including internal/external penetration testing
• Thorough understanding of vulnerability and patch management
• Proficient with a broad array of security software applications and tools
• Working knowledge of hardening host’s and guest operating systems in a virtualized environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, and Purview.
• Security+ or equivalent certification required

Tech Stack

• Azure
• Firewalls

Benefits

• Excellent compensation
• Workplace flexibility
• Competitive benefits package