What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Administrator position at Top Prospect Group?
Overview
We are seeking a Security Administrator to support and enhance the security posture of a hybrid Microsoft infrastructure within a regulated financial services environment. This individual will be responsible for safeguarding on-premise and cloud-based systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and proactively identifying and mitigating security risks. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in Microsoft security technologies, identity management, and threat detection.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and secure Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) environments, including identity governance and access controls
- Manage and monitor Microsoft 365 security tools (Defender, Purview, Conditional Access, MFA)
- Implement and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures across hybrid infrastructure
- Monitor security alerts and respond to incidents, including investigation, containment, and remediation
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate patch management across servers and endpoints
- Support SIEM/SOC operations, including log analysis and threat detection (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel)
- Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations (SOX, FINRA, PCI-DSS, etc.)
- Assist with security audits, risk assessments, and documentation
- Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and application teams to embed security best practices
- Support endpoint security tools and firewall technologies as needed
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in IT security or systems/security administration
- Strong experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity/access management
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance tools
- Knowledge of Azure / Entra ID security controls
- Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel)
- Understanding of threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management
- Familiarity with hybrid (on-prem cloud) Microsoft environments
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks and regulatory requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in financial services or regulated industries
- Familiarity with endpoint protection (Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, etc.)
- Exposure to network security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS)
- Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell)
- Relevant certifications (Security , CISSP, Microsoft Security certifications)
Salary : $60 - $70