Systems Security Administrator

About Us

Abacus Health Solutions is an innovative health management company with a strong history in the development and management of chronic condition programs. Utilizing the latest in healthcare technologies, Abacus translates evidence-based medicine into real world interventions. Our programs for diabetes and hypertension are built to foster high rates of adoption, resulting in healthier, more productive employees.

Abacus values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe in creating teams made up of individuals with various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This results in greater innovation and collaboration, leading to better solutions. As such, we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Abacus offers a competitive benefits package and a hybrid work schedule allowing work from home and in-office work. Company Background

From its inception in 1988 and at its core, Abacus Health Solutions has been a research and development firm. Today Abacus translates evidence-based medicine to real world interventions for our clients and their employees.

A strong behavioral science background shapes the development of all our solutions. Abacus uses these strengths and an experienced team of healthcare experts, technologists, and clinicians to develop and deploy innovative health behavior change tools and targeted programs to help employers control rising healthcare costs and provide high quality health benefits that optimize the health and productivity of their workforce. Abacus works with every client to develop a program that fits the needs and goals of each unique organization. We are excited and passionate about the work we do, and the success of our programs has enabled our recent growth. Job Description We are seeking a Systems Administrator to join our team in response to the exciting growth of our company. This candidate will help troubleshoot and solve issues for existing or new technical implementations at the company. This role will also be a resource for our Helpdesk for complex issues but will also maintain a portfolio of projects to help support the needs of the business. This position will work closely with stakeholders across different business areas to ensure we deliver excellent solutions and superior internal and external customer service. The optimal candidate will possess a breadth of knowledge and experience across networking, systems, and security operations.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Systems Security Administrator to support our goal of continuously strengthening our security posture across endpoint, server, network, cloud, and identity platforms. This role will be hands-on and operational, working closely with internal technology teams and third-party security partners to ensure our systems remain secure, resilient, and compliant in a healthcare-regulated environment.

This position supports a hybrid workforce spanning on-premises, remote, and cloud-based systems and will play an active role in both day-to-day security operations and strategic security initiatives, including incident response readiness, ransomware recovery positioning, and compliance alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Endpoint, Server, and Device Security

- Configure, manage, and monitor endpoint security for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices

- Maintain secure configurations for servers (on-prem and cloud) using industry hardening standards

- Manage patching and vulnerability remediation across endpoints, servers, and infrastructure

- Support MDM configuration and security enforcement for mobile device compliance

Identity, Access, and Zero Trust Controls

- Administer identity and access controls across users, devices, and services

- Support identity protection, conditional access, MFA, and privileged access workflows

- Apply security best practices for AI agent identities and non-human workloads (service principals, managed identities, API tokens)

Network, Firewall, and Edge Security

- Help support the management of firewall and edge security rules, monitoring, and maintenance

- Support secure access for remote and hybrid users

- Provide input on network segmentation, VPN, and secure connectivity patterns

Cloud, Application, and API Security

- Secure workloads in cloud environments

- Support the security of public-facing web applications and APIs

- Collaborate with engineering teams to validate secure configurations and access patterns

Data Protection, Governance, and Compliance

- Support the implementation and maintenance of Data Governance, DLP, and information protection controls

- Help design methodology for data classification, retention, and compliance workflows

- Support healthcare regulatory requirements, including HIPAA-aligned safeguards

Security Operations & Vendor Coordination

- Coordinate with MDR and other third-party security vendors to ensure coverage and visibility

- Review alerts, findings, and recommendations; drive remediation to closure

- Assist with security tooling optimization and gap analysis

Incident Response & Resilience

- Provide input into Incident Response, ransomware recovery, and disaster recovery planning

- Participate in tabletop security exercises and post-incident reviews

- Support documentation, runbooks, and continuous improvement efforts

Change Management & Documentation

- Maintain and update security policies, standards, and technical documentation

- Participate in change control processes to ensure security-impacting changes are reviewed, approved, and auditable

- Contribute to security runbooks, diagrams, and control evidence to support audits and operational continuity

Automation & Scripting

- Leverage scripting or automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or equivalent) to support security operations, reporting, or configuration consistency

- Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort while maintaining clear controls and auditability

Compliance & Framework Support

- Assist with maintaining alignment to SOC 2, HITRUST, NIST, CIS, and HIPAA frameworks

- Support audits, evidence collection, and control validation

Required Experience & Qualifications

- Background in endpoint, server, and cloud systems administration

- Hands-on experience securing on-prem, remote, and hybrid environments

- Familiarity with security tooling and Windows operating systems

- Experience supporting Apple (macOS/iOS) and Android devices

- Working knowledge of cloud security fundamentals

- Experience collaborating with third-party security vendors

- Strong understanding of modern identity and zero-trust concepts

- Practical experience securing web applications and APIs

- Comfortable working in a regulated healthcare environment

Preferred / Plus Qualifications

- Experience with data governance solutions (DLP, information protection, retention)

- Exposure to using and securing AI-related workloads or service identities

- Experience supporting SOC 2, HITRUST, NIST, CIS, or HIPAA compliance

- Security or systems certifications such as CISSP, Security , CISM, or related cloud/security certifications

What We’re Looking For

- Hands-on, pragmatic systems security practitioner

- Comfortable balancing technical execution with compliance needs

- Clear communicator who collaborates well with internal teams and vendors

- Able to discern and delegate tasks as needed to ensure efficient and effective implementation within reasonable timelines

- Understands security as both technology and process

Our benefits package includes:

• Company-sponsored health, dental, and vision coverage currently through Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI
• 2 weeks of paid vacation, increased to 3 weeks after your first year at the company.
• 2 weeks of paid sick time
• 2 paid personal days.
• 11 paid holidays
• 401k plan with 3% automatic company-paid contributions
• Flexible Spending Account for pre-tax payment of out-of-pocket health and dependent/childcare costs
• Employee profit-sharing bonuses

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cranston, RI 02920

Salary : $75,000