IT Security Administrator - Oahu

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 72,500 - 90,600; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Companies in Honolulu – Oahu is seeking an IT Security Administrator to develop, enforce, and monitor security policies, IAM controls, and backup processes. The role collaborates with NOSC on cyber defense and system monitoring.

Candidates should have hands-on system administration experience, familiarity with VPNs, firewalls, and security best practices, and relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities to contribute to enterprise security.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of AIM security experience.
• 1-3 years of system recovery experience.
• Certifications such as A+ CE, CCNA‑Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP, CCNA Security, CySA+ (CSA+), GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE are considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document systems administration procedures and security policies.
• Manage accounts and access controls, and maintain system security baselines.
• Monitor system configurations, perform repairs, and ensure data redundancy/recovery procedures.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software interfaces and ensure operability of systems.
• Participate in company emergency response activities as assigned.

Skills

Networking concepts

Network security concepts

System administration concepts

IT user security policies

VPN security

Firewall security principles

OS command line

Troubleshooting system components

Data backup and recovery

Communication skills

Education

A+ CE

CCNA-Security

CySA+ (CSA+)

SSCP

Security+ CE

CND

Tools

Virtualization software

System monitoring tools

Job description

Company: Hawaiian Electric Companies

Position: IT Security Administrator

Role: Professional

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: $72,500.00 to $90,600.00

Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

Job Function

Develops, administers, and maintains security policies, system policies, backup processes, batch jobs, and Identity and Access Management (IAM). Monitors scheduled tasks, IAM alerts and alarms. Collaborates closely with NOSC on cyber defense and system monitoring.

Essential Functions

• Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures. Comply with organization systems administration standard operating procedures. Implement and enforce usage policies and procedures. Design group policies and access control lists to ensure compatibility with organizational standards, business rules, and needs.
• Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment. Manage system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability. Maintain baseline system security according to organizational policies.
• Monitor and maintain system/server configurations. Perform repairs on faulty system/server hardware. Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures. Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems. Check system hardware availability, functionality, integrity, and efficiency.
• Conduct periodic system maintenance including cleaning (electronically), disk checks, routine reboots, data dumps, and testing. Diagnose faulty system/server hardware. Provide ongoing optimization and problem‑solving support. Conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability.
• Participate in company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

Basic Qualifications

Knowledge Requirements

• Computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Measures or indicators of system performance and availability.
• System performance tuning tools and techniques.
• Principles and methods for integrating system components.
• Risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• Systems administration concepts.
• Server and client operating systems.
• Basic system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.
• Operating system command line/prompt.
• System/server diagnostic tools and fault identification techniques.
• File system implementations (e.g., NTFS, FAT, EXT).
• Virtualization technologies and virtual machine development and maintenance.
• Organizational IT user security policies (e.g., account creation, password rules, access control).
• Network protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and directory services.
• The type and frequency of routine maintenance needed to keep equipment functioning properly.
• Enterprise IT architecture.
• Systems engineering theories, concepts, and methods.
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) security client configurations.
• Local area and wide area networking principles and concepts, including bandwidth management.
• IT security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption).
• Specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
• Cyber threats and vulnerabilities and cybersecurity principles.
• Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data security standards and concepts.
• Network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense‑in‑depth).

Foundational Skills Requirements

• Operating system administration.
• Correcting physical and technical problems that impact system/server performance.
• Recovering failed systems/servers.
• Maintaining directory services.
• Troubleshooting failed system components (i.e., servers).
• Diagnosing connectivity problems.
• Optimizing software.
• System/server maintenance.
• Configuring and utilizing software‑based computer protection tools (e.g., software firewalls, anti‑virus software, anti‑spyware).
• Interacting with and helping customers.
• Collaborating with teammates and other employees.
• Communicating effectively in writing and verbally.

Experience Requirements

• Few years (1‑3) of AIM security experience.
• Few years (1‑3) of system recovery experience.
• One or more of the following certifications: A+ CE, CCNA‑Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP, CCNA Security, CySA+ (CSA+), GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP (other certification will be considered).

EEO Statement

Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at [phone].