Network Security Administrator

Taylor Hodson Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Job summary

A staffing agency is looking for a Security Administrator to support network security operations and assist with IT projects. Responsibilities include managing and maintaining network security, conducting security audits, and providing cybersecurity training. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in the field. The company offers benefits like medical insurance, a 401(k), and a pension plan. This full-time role is categorized as mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related role.
• Familiarity with network security hardware and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain network security across systems and infrastructure.
• Monitor network and infrastructure for security threats.
• Administer Managed Detection and Response (MDR) systems.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Network monitoring proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, management, technology, or related field

Tools

WatchGuard

Cisco

Meraki

Rapid7

Proofpoint

Job description

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

We are seeking a Security Administrator to support network security operations and assist with related IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain network security across systems and infrastructure.
• Monitor network and infrastructure for security threats.
• Administer Managed Detection and Response (MDR) systems and email filtering solutions.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies and guidelines for internal teams and third-party vendors.
• Analyze and respond to alerts and security incidents in collaboration with leadership.
• Apply firmware, software updates, and security patches to network hardware and servers.
• Conduct regular security audits and reviews.
• Provide cybersecurity training and best practices guidance to stakeholders.
• Assist with incident response and remediation efforts.
• Manage phishing simulation and security awareness training platforms.
• Support various IT projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with network security hardware and solutions (e.g., WatchGuard, Cisco, Meraki).
• Experience with MDR platforms (e.g., Rapid7) and email security solutions (e.g., Proofpoint) is a plus.
• Proficiency in network monitoring tools and diagnostic utilities.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning, Information Technology, and Project Management

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations and Technology, Information and Media

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan