IT Security Systems Administrator - Schaumburg, Illinois

• Work for a global family owned organization
• Join a growing IT team with great benefits
  
  

About Our Client

This company is a global family business that acquires organizations in a variety of industries.

Job Description

The suitable IT Security Systems Administrator's responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Independently manage end-to-end security projects, including the architecture, deployment, troubleshooting, and administration of enterprise security platforms.
• Monitor and respond to security events.
• Identifies, analyzes, and documents potential security exposures, misconfigurations, or noncompliance issues, and presents findings to management for remediation.
• Support all network, internet, & firewall systems.
• Support end users with software and email issues.
• Support on-premise Active Directory and cloud Entra environment.
• Stay up-to-date on information technology trends and security standards
  
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The suitable IT Security Systems Administrator will have the following experience:

• Bachelors Degree
• 5 years of hands-on experience in Systems Administration or Network Engineering, with a proven transition into enterprise Information Security.
• Demonstrated experience independently deploying and troubleshooting enterprise applications or security tools from scratch (not just monitoring pre-existing deployments).
• Information Security knowledge and/or experience, including familiarity with security architecture, security policies and procedures, and best practices.
• Knowledge of application, system, and network security attacks and mitigation techniques.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Understanding of networking concepts, firewalls, web proxies, SIEM, email, and vulnerability management concepts.
• Understanding of patch management with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner while understanding business impact.
• Knowledge of the current IT threat landscape and emerging trends in cyber security.
• Excellent communication
  
  

What's On Offer

The suitable IT Security Systems Administrator will receive:

• Great Base Salary
• 10% Annual Bonus Target
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Excellent Growth Opportunity
  
  

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS 5 DAYS ON-SITE IN OFFICE AND YOU MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

Contact: Joshua Kerslake

Quote job ref: JN-052026-7027738