Cyber Security Admin

Vaco; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Cybersecurity Administrator for a hands-on role in the Northern Cincinnati area. You will support and strengthen the company’s cybersecurity across Microsoft 365, Azure, enterprise infrastructure, and OT systems.

Responsibilities include managing EDR/SIEM, vulnerability management, and firewall administration, while contributing to security awareness, DR/BC, and the maturation of the overall cybersecurity program.

Qualifications

• This role requires hands-on cybersecurity experience with security tools and programs.
• Strong ability to identify, analyze, and respond to security incidents.
• Experience communicating complex risks to technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, and other security tools.
• Support Microsoft 365 security, Defender, email security, DLP, MFA, and CA.
• Monitor security alerts and assist with incident response.
• Manage firewall rules and security across AD and Azure AD.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support security within manufacturing, OT, and industrial environments.
• Assist with vendor risk assessments, security awareness training, DR, and BC.
• Help mature the cybersecurity program with tools, processes, and controls.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

Incident response

Security risk communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related

Tools

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Splunk

Nessus

Qualys

Microsoft 365 Security

Active Directory

Azure AD

Firewall administration

Job description

Cybersecurity Administrator

Vaco is hiring a Cybersecurity Administrator for our client located in the Northern Cincinnati area.

This is a direct hire opportunity. Please no c2c or 3rd party solicitations.

This is a hands‑on role responsible for supporting and strengthening the company’s cybersecurity environment across Microsoft 365, Azure, enterprise infrastructure, and operational technology (OT) systems.

This person will play an important role in building out the security program, making it a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both day‑to‑day security operations and helping establish processes and best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, and other security tools.
• Support Microsoft 365 security, including Defender, email security, DLP, MFA, and Conditional Access.
• Monitor and investigate security alerts and assist with incident response.
• Manage firewall rules and support network and identity security across Active Directory and Azure AD.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support security within manufacturing, OT, and industrial environments.
• Assist with vendor risk assessments, security awareness training, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Help build and mature the overall cybersecurity program, including tools, processes, and controls.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, systems administration, or a similar role with direct security responsibilities.
• Hands‑on experience with EDR tools such as CrowdStrike or SentinelOne.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, preferably Splunk.
• Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Nessus or Qualys.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 security, Active Directory, Azure AD, and firewall administration.
• Ability to work independently and communicate technical security risks to both technical and business teams.

Preferred:

• CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, or similar certification.
• Manufacturing, industrial automation, OT, or IC S security experience.
• Experience with Oracle EBS and Azure security.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001.
• Experience helping build or mature a cybersecurity program.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.