IT Security & Windows Administrator

UniSea, Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 94,395 - 113,290; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Job summary

A seafood processing company in Redmond, WA is seeking an IT Security/Windows Administrator. Responsibilities include managing IT security systems, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with IT teams. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Security+, and experience in Microsoft and security tools. This full-time position offers a salary range of $94,395 - $113,290/year, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in administering Microsoft systems.
• 2+ years in IT Security using Azure AD security tools.
• Must be able to travel to Dutch Harbor, Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and resolve security issues.
• Administer and monitor Azure AD and Windows Server environments.
• Investigate and document security breaches.
• Maintain effective communication between technical and non-technical users.

Skills

Microsoft Desktop Administration

Microsoft Server Operating Systems

Troubleshooting Skills

Security Tools (CrowdStrike, Windows Defender)

Active Directory

PowerShell Scripting

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Security+ or equivalent certification

Tools

Azure AD

SCCM/MECM

Hyper-V

VMware

Job description

This range is provided by UniSea, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$94,395.00/yr - $113,290.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from UniSea, Inc.

UniSea is looking for a IT Security/Windows Administrator to join our IT team in Redmond, WA! UniSea has an opening in our IT Department for someone with a passion for IT Security that has a strong background in general Windows Administration duties and troubleshooting.

Our IT Security/Windows Administrator is responsible for providing technical support, diagnosing, and resolving security problems within the UniSea information systems enterprise to protect from cyber‑attacks. Work closely with the IT team to design, implement, document, and maintain operations of all IT security and automation systems and act as Security and Automation tools Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Duties include occasionally working after hours and/or weekends and participating in on‑call rotation as needed. This position is based out of our Redmond, Washington Corporate location and requires 25% travel to Dutch Harbor, Alaska to support our seasonal production facilities.

• Administer, support, and monitor our Azure AD environment regarding Conditional Access, Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), Intune, Duo and other security related tools. Administer and maintain Windows Server environments including Azure, Active Directory, Group Policy, Defender, SIEM, and DNS services.
• Act as primary administrator for Endpoint Detection Response (EDR) platforms CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SIEM, and SentinelOne. Responsible for maintaining and supporting the platforms and monitoring daily activity.
• Develop professional working relationships with contracted outside partners, to support and improve security for EDR platforms and other security systems.
• Responsible for daily administration, monitoring and support for Endpoint Automation platform using Intune and SCCM/MECM.
• Implement and maintain Active Directory hardening solutions in response to the rapidly evolving threat landscape.
• Create and implement Organization‑Wide Security Protocols. Maintain knowledge of current security protocols and make updates, as necessary.
• Review ongoing vendor security updates to prioritize and plan deployments based on industry best practices.
• Investigate, document, and resolve all security breaches. Responsible for notifying the IT Director in a timely manner of active and attempted breaches.
• Serve as technical contact for both Redmond and Dutch Harbor locations. Help maintain and monitor enterprise systems availability and security.
• Actively look for security vulnerabilities within the UniSea IT infrastructure with the appropriate tools and document the findings. Research and apply fixes to the known vulnerabilities or make recommendations to the IT Director for necessary improvements.
• Respond promptly to issues. Research and document solutions for problems solved. Help create and maintain FAQ bulletins within the Company. Set appropriate expectations for complex issues and maintain effective communication.
• As Security and Automation Tools SME, provide guidance to the IT team regarding the security impacts of various projects and programs within the IT department. Collaborate with members of the IT team on special projects and escalated problem solving.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required education, skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent education and experience.
• Security+ or equivalent certification is required.
• At least 4 years of experience in administering Microsoft Desktop and Microsoft Server operating systems, Windows system networking, Microsoft Exchange server and Active Directory.
• At least 2 years of experience working in IT Security and using Azure AD security tools, CrowdStrike, Windows Defender and SentinelOne.
• Must have expertise working with and troubleshooting:
• Windows and Linux based operating systems, hardware, and software
• Active Directory
• DNS, DHCP, and network infrastructure
• Virtualization software (Hyper‑V and VMWare)
• Backups and recovery solutions
• PowerShell scripting
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to quickly analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
• Must be able to effectively communicate between technical and non‑technical users.
• Must be able to travel as needed to Dutch Harbor, Alaska for up to several weeks at a time.

This is a salaried Exempt position and is not eligible for overtime pay. The starting wage range is from $94,395 - $113,290 per year.

UniSea offers a rich benefits package including:

- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance available after eligibility period is satisfied

- A variety of different voluntary coverages are offered – including AFLAC policies and additional life insurance for self and family members

- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts are available after the eligibility period is satisfied

- 401(k) plan with a 100% company match on the first 5% contributed plus an additional 3% employer contribution – after six month eligibility period is satisfied

- Employer paid life insurance

- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

UniSea is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Fisheries