Security Administrator

The Planet Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Strong benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A professional services organization is seeking a Security Administrator to ensure the integrity and security of enterprise systems. You will administer firewall policies, support security training, and conduct root cause analyses on incidents. The ideal candidate has experience with Checkpoint firewalls and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This role offers collaborative work and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Checkpoint firewall administration and configuration.
• Experience with KnowBe4 security awareness training.
• Excellent documentation skills and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an escalation point for SOC-related security incidents.
• Create and maintain firewall rule sets and configurations.
• Design and set up secure access solutions including VPNs.

Skills

Checkpoint firewall administration

KnowBe4 security awareness training

Networking

Problem-solving skills

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Checkpoint firewalls

Azure

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Security Administrator to join a growing professional services organization. This role focuses on ensuring the integrity, security, and availability of enterprise systems while providing expert-level firewall administration, SOC escalation support, and network security configuration. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to security, strong documentation skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to reduce risk and enhance security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an escalation point for outsourced SOC-related security incidents.
• Create, modify, and maintain firewall rule sets, policies, and device configurations.
• Administer and configure Checkpoint firewalls.
• Support and manage the organization’s security training and awareness programs (KnowBe4).
• Monitor and report on the availability and performance of security layers.
• Perform trend analysis to identify top security incidents and partner with teams to mitigate future risks.
• Design, set up, and configure secure access solutions, including remote access VPNs and site-to-site VPNs.
• Conduct root cause analysis on security events and implement corrective actions.

Must-Have Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Checkpoint firewall administration and configuration.
• Experience with KnowBe4 security awareness training.
• Experience with Azure (network security groups and application security groups).
• Networking experience across servers, telecom, and firewalls.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Strong documentation skills and clear communication abilities.
• High initiative and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Checkpoint Certification.
• CCNA Certification.

Why Join Our Client

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Strong benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and upward mobility.