Remote Information Security Administrator

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Administrator to join our remote team in the United States. You will implement and maintain security measures to protect digital assets and operational data, monitor for threats, and respond to security events from a remote, self-driven capacity.

The role emphasizes a strong cybersecurity foundation, solid organizational skills, and the ability to manage responsibilities independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in IT support, network administration, or information security.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, and security principles.
• Familiarity with security tools such as firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills suitable for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain security hardware and software, including firewalls, antivirus, and VPNs.
• Monitor network and system logs for security breaches and anomalies.
• Implement and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Assist in vulnerability management and remediation efforts.
• Respond to security incidents and provide initial analysis.
• Manage user access controls and permissions.
• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.
• Support the implementation of new security technologies.
• Maintain security documentation and records.
• Provide basic security support to end-users.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

Remote work

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Antivirus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Administrator to join our remote team in the United States. You will implement and maintain security measures to protect digital assets and operational data, monitor for threats, and respond to security events from a remote, self-driven capacity.

The role emphasizes a strong cybersecurity foundation, solid organizational skills, and the ability to manage responsibilities independently.