Security Administrator

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Georgia; In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Georgia is seeking a Security Administrator to support IT functions and ensure secure operation of in-house systems, servers, and network connections across a large, geographically dispersed business community.

The role involves reviewing security architectures, identifying vulnerabilities, maintaining security tools, and documenting changes. Strong Windows Active Directory or Cisco Networking expertise and relevant certifications are desired; PM skills are a plus.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• 2-4 years of IT security experience.
• Certification in Windows AD or Cisco Networking required/desirable.
• Security certifications like SSCP/GIAC/CISSP are desirable; PM skills a plus.
• Security+ or MCSE/CCNP certification may be required.

Mansioni

• Review security architectures and implement improvements.
• Identify and resolve security breaches and vulnerabilities.
• Maintain security systems such as IDS/IPS, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Assist with security standards and policy implementation.
• Monitor, report on, and respond to security incidents.
• Document changes and generate access reports.

Conoscenze

Network security

Windows Active Directory

Cisco Networking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

SSCP, GIAC or CISSP certification desired

Security+ or MCSE/CCNP recommended

Strumenti

Firewalls

VPNs

IDS/IPS

Encryption technologies

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Security Administrator

Date: Sep 25, 2026

Location: Georgia, United States

Are you looking for more?

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What we need:

Dallas TX, Kennesaw GA, or Calhoun GA Onsite.

The Security Administrator is an established performer that works to facilitate and support IT functions and projects to resolve a wide range of IT issues. This role will be responsible for providing security services for a large, geographically dispersed business community by ensuring the secure operation of in-house computer systems, servers, and network connections.

What you'll do:

• Review and assist in implementing network and system security architectures.
• Identify and resolve potential security breaches and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure acceptable best practices for information security are identified and integrated into network and system designs and implementations.
• Maintain and configure security systems, e.g., network and host-based Intrusion Prevention Systems, firewalls, VPN connections, antivirus protection, malicious code defense, encryption, vulnerability scanning, and other security technologies.
• Assist with security and authentication standards and policies, working with Network, Operations, and Applications engineers to ensure proper implementation.
• Assist in evaluating, planning, and implementing new security systems, tools, processes, or procedures.
• Assist with monitoring, reporting, and responding to security incidents, both intrusive and non-intrusive.
• Ensure proper documentation through internal change control process. Generate access reporting on all supported systems.
• Work on projects and assignments as part of a large work team.
• Create and retain an audit trail for all changes made.
• Use verbal and written communications to demonstrate a customer-focused attitude when dealing with customers.
• Escalate security related issues as appropriate to the attention of IS Management to avoid or minimize business impact.
• Perform accurate analyses, conduct research, and draw meaningful conclusions about potential job/work-area impacts.
• Provide second level support to resolve security problems that are especially difficult to diagnose, such as intermittent problems or problems involving advanced networking issues.
• Work closely with IT Management, Support Center personnel, and other IT technical and applications staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 2-4 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Preferred 1-3 years of IT security experience.
• Must have certified expertise in Windows Active Directory or Cisco Networking.
• SSCP, GIAC or CISSP security certification is desired. Project management skills are considered a plus.
• Developing technical knowledge of advanced PC diagnostics and advanced networking. Security +, MCSE or CCNP certification is required.
• Developing technical knowledge with hands‑on experience managing systems development in new computing architectures and environments.

What you're good at:

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles as well as industry practices and standards.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.