Entry-Level Security Administrator (Contractor) - SIEM & AD

IDR, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental

Industry-leading organization

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

IDR, Inc. is seeking a Security Administrator to join our team in Fort Worth, TX. This entry-level contractor role supports the Cybersecurity team by performing foundational operational tasks under close guidance from senior analysts.

You will monitor security alerts with SIEM and other tools, review logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus and endpoint protection, and investigate suspected phishing emails. Documentation and escalation follow established procedures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a Security Admin role.
• 1+ years of hands-on cybersecurity principles, threats and incidents.
• Familiarity with SIEM, antivirus, endpoint protection and email security platforms.
• Experience with Active Directory or Entra ID.
• Basic understanding of PowerShell (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review security alerts using SIEM and other security tools.
• Review logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus and endpoint protection platforms.
• Investigate suspected phishing emails.
• Document findings and escalate using established procedures.

Tools

SIEM

Active Directory

Endpoint protection

Job description

IDR, Inc. is seeking a Security Administrator to join our team in Fort Worth, TX. This entry-level contractor role supports the Cybersecurity team by performing foundational operational tasks under close guidance from senior analysts.

You will monitor security alerts with SIEM and other tools, review logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus and endpoint protection, and investigate suspected phishing emails. Documentation and escalation follow established procedures.