Security and Systems Administrator - remote

Job Summary

Position is responsible for the company-wide implementation, maintenance, administration, and security of the company infrastructure, including the Linux (Ubuntu and other distributions), Microsoft Windows, and Mac OSX operating systems, desktops, and servers, as well as a variety of business-critical applications.

Specific Requirements

• US-based candidates only
• Information and Systems Security experience required.
• Must have experience with ISO 27001 Certification process and implementation.
• Must have the ability to provide security training to members of an organization.
• Responsible for developing and implementing security strategies.
• Must stay abreast of current technological and cybersecurity trends.
• Accountable for addressing risk assessments, risk mitigation and processing of security events and incidents.
• Must provide recommendations for and implementations of needed updates to existing systems.
• Familiarity and experience executing static, dynamic and penetration tests.
• Professional information security certifications.
• Knowledge of the implementation, configuration, and administration of Linux (Ubuntu and other distributions), as well as Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 and above.
• Experience writing Bash, PowerShell, and Batch scripts.
• Familiarity with services such as Docker, Active Directory, and DNS.
• Familiarity with the Amazon Web Services platform, specifically EC2 and VPCs.
• Experience with the installation and configuration of Windows, MacOS, and mobile operating systems, including iOS and Android.
• Keen troubleshooting and deductive reasoning skills.
• Familiarity with basic networking terminology and concepts.
• Experience with application support, security, and licensing.
• SIEM and IDS/IDP administration.
• Antivirus/Antimalware policy authoring and threat remediation.
• Familiarity with some of the following technologies in a corporate setting:
  • Email –Exchange, SMTP, IMAP, POP, etc.
  • Remote Access –Remote Desktop, SSH, TeamViewer, VNC, GoToMyPC, etc.
  • Online Meeting/Collaboration –WebEx, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Slack, etc.
  • Source Control –GIT, SVN, Perforce, CVS, Team Foundation Server, etc.
  • Security –OpenSSL, NTLM, Multi-Factor Authentication, RADIUS, SAML, etc.
  • Text Editing –NotePad++, VS Code, VIM, CodeWright, Emacs, etc.
  • Web Servers –Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat, NGINX, Microsoft IIS, etc.
  • Web Browsers –Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, etc.
  • Ticketing Systems - Jira, FogBugz, osTicket etc.
  • Other Services –VoIP, Atlassian Jira, Microsoft SharePoint, etc.
  • Backup and Recovery –Virtual machine and cloud snapshots.
  • Databases –Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with software VPNs and implementation, such as OpenVPN, LogMeIn Hamachi, Cisco AnyConnect, etc.
• Experience writing documentation and training materials.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and other InfoSec certifications and policies.
• Familiarity with AzureAD, Intune, Mobile Device Management

General Requirements

• Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, and to enter data into a computer terminal.
• Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material, with or without vision aids.
• Able to hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone.
• Speak in audible tones, so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to give and take direction, including training where necessary.
• Must be self-guided and have the desire to learn and work well in an environment with little to no supervision.