Security Administrator

Vernovis; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Voluntary short & long-term disability

Job summary

A Total Talent Solutions company in Cincinnati is seeking a Security Administrator to manage and enhance their firewall operations. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of hands-on experience with Check Point firewalls and a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related fields. Responsibilities include troubleshooting firewall issues, managing security policies, and ensuring the security infrastructure is robust. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on Check Point firewall administration.
• Experience with firewall design, deployment, upgrades, and security incident troubleshooting.
• Strong foundational networking knowledge required to support firewall operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day troubleshooting and management of a 240-rule Check Point firewall environment.
• Monitor and report on the availability of security layers and respond to alerts.
• Conduct root cause analysis and collaborate with teams to minimize risks.

Skills

Check Point firewall administration

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Networking knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Check Point firewall

Azure NSGs/ASGs

Job description

Security Administrator

Location – Hybrid – Cincinnati, OH (Downtown)

Compensation – $90,000 – $120,000

Who We Are

Vernovis is a Total Talent Solutions company that specializes in Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance & Accounting functions. At Vernovis, we help these professionals achieve their career goals, matching them with innovative projects and dynamic direct hire opportunities in Ohio and across the Midwest.

Client Overview

We are partnering with a long‑standing national enterprise seeking a seasoned Security Administrator to support and evolve their enterprise security operations.

What You’ll Do

• Perform day‑to‑day troubleshooting and management of a 240‑rule Check Point firewall environment across 130 North American sites.
• Manage the KnowBe4 security awareness platform, including phishing exercises and training.
• Assist in designing and implementing new security platforms.
• Create and modify firewall rules, policies, and security device configurations.
• Monitor and report on availability of security layers and respond to alerts.
• Conduct root cause analysis, trend analysis, and collaborate with teams to minimize risks.
• Support vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, compliance reporting and B2B connectivity.
• Document and improve processes; design and support secure architecture solutions (VPN, access, hardware/software).

What Experience You’ll Have

• 2+ years of hands‑on Check Point firewall administration.
• Strong foundational networking knowledge required to support firewall operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience with firewall design, deployment, upgrades, and security incident troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and ability to prioritize in high‑pressure environments.

What Experience Is Nice To Have

• Check Point certification (highly preferred).
• Cisco security/network certification.
• Experience with Azure NSGs/ASGs, SD‑WAN, and broader enterprise security tools.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Short & Long‑Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, and 401(k).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vernovis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If interested, please contact: [e-mail]