IT Security Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Oversee the operation of CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Microsoft Defender, Tanium, Adaptive, Tenable, Office 365, Entra ID, computer log files, and various security tools.

• Analyze security alerts generated by the external Security Operations Center.

• Assess whether alerts are false positives, genuine security events, attacks, or security incidents.

• Record details including who, what, where, when, and how, along with containment/remediation actions and recommendations.

• Evaluate, monitor, and coordinate the remediation of vulnerabilities across endpoints, web applications, cloud environments, and internal networks.

• Report security incidents to IT Security Leadership and the Director of IT Operations.

• Examine reported suspicious emails, classify them, categorize and file them, and communicate findings and recommendations to the reporters.

• Administer periodic IT security and privacy training for users.

• Ensure software and hardware are up to date with current security levels and patches.

• Stay informed on cybersecurity news and the tactics, techniques, and procedures employed by threat actors.

• Research, summarize, and report on security bulletins and publicly recognized threats.

• Support colleagues with onboarding, training, investigations, and reporting.

• Conduct technical assessments of information security incidents and provide reports along with remediation actions.

• Uphold security policies, procedures, and plans related to system security administration and user access.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement improved security measures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber/IT Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• 4+ years of experience in IT security and system administration or equivalent experience.

• Proficiency in implementing security software systems, applications, and related products.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID, including Entra ID Protection, Conditional Access policies, MFA, passwordless authentication, FIDO2, and identity governance.

• Best practices in software management and troubleshooting experience.

• Practical knowledge of Security Operations Center policies, procedures, and protocols.

• Understanding of data privacy and protection practices and relevant laws.

• Basic knowledge of SIEM, Intrusion Detection Systems, endpoint security, web proxy/content filtering, Active Directory, PKI, RADIUS, and log analysis.

• Capability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, time management, and communication abilities.

• Willingness to learn new technologies and products.

• Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards regarding data integrity and security.

• Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned or directed by Management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from home.

• Monday to Friday schedule, 8 AM–5 PM PH Time.

• Holiday schedule aligns with US holidays.