Senior System Administrator & Security Lead

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an IT Security & Systems Administrator to manage servers, networks, and security across the organization. You will implement vulnerability controls, perform patch management, and ensure robust disaster recovery plans while coordinating with different teams.

The role requires strong collaboration and leadership to advance security posture and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will monitor performance, document procedures, and respond to security events, with a focus

Qualifications

• Experience with network and application vulnerability scanners.
• Knowledge of security frameworks.
• Ability to communicate vulnerabilities to all areas of the company.
• Lead monthly patch management meetings and follow-ups.
• Provide cybersecurity recommendations to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain servers, networks, and IT systems for optimal performance.
• Install, configure, and update software and hardware components.
• Monitor system performance and perform routine maintenance to prevent downtime.
• Enforce security practices: firewalls, backups, access controls.
• Provide user technical support and resolve issues promptly.
• Perform system backups and disaster recovery procedures.
• Manage user accounts and permissions with proper access controls.
• Collaborate with IT teams on upgrades and enhancements.
• Document configurations and troubleshooting procedures for the team.
• Respond to system alerts and conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Manage cloud infrastructure and attract integration with on-prem systems.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Be reachable for upgrades, outages, and changes during non-working hours.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Problem-Solving

Tools

Server Administration

Network Management

Software Installation

System Audits

Disaster Recovery Procedures

Security Frameworks

Vulnerability Scanning

Patch Management

Infrastructure Architecture

Change Management

Antivirus Software

Firewalls

Cloud-Based Infrastructure

Microsoft Office

Network Monitoring Tools

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an IT Security & Systems Administrator to manage servers, networks, and security across the organization. You will implement vulnerability controls, perform patch management, and ensure robust disaster recovery plans while coordinating with different teams.

The role requires strong collaboration and leadership to advance security posture and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will monitor performance, document procedures, and respond to security events, with a focus