IT Security Administrator

Jobtailor; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a cybersecurity professional in Frederick, MD to administer endpoint security, monitor threats, and respond to incidents. The role requires experience with identity management, vulnerability management, and security governance.

You will strengthen policies, manage audits, and lead training initiatives to bolster organizational security. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in IT or cybersecurity, strong analytical and documentation skills, and familiarity with Microsoft

Qualifications

• Strong cybersecurity fundamentals and practice.
• Minimum 3 years IT or cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with endpoint security solutions, identity management, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies preferred.
• Experience supporting compliance, audits, or security governance initiatives preferred.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain endpoint security platforms.
• Monitor security alerts, threats, and suspicious activity.
• Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
• Manage identity security controls, including Multi-Factor Authentication and Conditional Access policies.
• Assist with NIST documentation.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities.
• Conduct security reviews for vendors, software, cloud services, and AI technologies.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage compliance, audits, and security assessments.
• Maintain incident response documentation and processes.
• Monitor security logs and investigate anomalies.
• Recommend security improvements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cybersecurity awareness initiatives and training activities.
• Maintain documentation relating to security controls and operational procedures.

Skills

analytical skills

investigative skills

communication abilities

documentation skills

risk assessment

independent work

multi-priority management

troubleshooting skills

problem-solving skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

endpoint security solutions

identity management

vulnerability management

Microsoft security technologies

Job description

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain endpoint security platforms.
• Monitor security alerts, threats, and suspicious activity.
• Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
• Manage identity security controls, including Multi-Factor Authentication and Conditional Access policies.
• Assist with NIST documentation.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities.
• Conduct security reviews for vendors, software, cloud services, and AI technologies.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage compliance, audits, and security assessments.
• Maintain incident response documentation and processes.
• Monitor security logs and investigate anomalies.
• Recommend security improvements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cybersecurity awareness initiatives and training activities.
• Maintain documentation relating to security controls and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to assess risk and recommend practical security solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of IT or cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with endpoint security solutions, identity management, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies preferred.
• Experience supporting compliance, audits, or security governance initiatives preferred.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications preferred.

Hard Skills

• endpoint security
• cybersecurity incident response
• Multi-Factor Authentication
• Conditional Access
• vulnerability assessments
• security reviews
• cybersecurity policies
• risk mitigation
• security audits
• security assessments

Soft Skills

• analytical skills
• investigative skills
• communication abilities
• documentation skills
• risk assessment
• independent work
• multi-priority management
• troubleshooting skills
• problem-solving skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• cybersecurity certifications