Your Story.

As a Cybersecurity Systems Administrator, you will manage and administer key network security infrastructure including firewalls, IPS, VPNs, and load balancers. You'll monitor security logs and network traffic to identify anomalies, manage malware prevention systems, and ensure web filtering integrity. Additionally, you will install and maintain security solutions, contribute to automation using scripting languages, and participate in the planning and implementation of security projects. This role requires collaboration with team members and the development of performance metrics to align with security objectives.

Your Passion. Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefits that set us apart.

• Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Work Week
• Hybrid work schedule – Onsite Tuesday – Thursday with the option to work remotely Monday and Friday. Compressed work week – Option of ½ day Friday
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center:
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Relocation Assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store

What You Do.

• Administer network security systems, collaborating on tasks related to firewalls, IPS systems, VPN concentrators, NAC, load balancers, and other internet security systems. Contribute to monitoring firewall and intrusion detection logs, the Extended Detection & Response (XDR) portal, and analyze network traffic for potential anomalies.
• Provide input in interpreting network activity and contribute to recommendations for resolution.
• Administer malware prevention systems, with a focus on AI-enabled endpoint protection. Participate in ensuring the deployment of protection across computer systems, contributing to routine assessments for virus and malware-free environments.
• Administer web filtering systems, contributing to managing and tracking user internet activity. Generate Internet usage reports and address management requests for insights at a user level.
• Install, configure, and maintain a comprehensive array of security software and hardware solutions, applying best practices to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and security. Participate in optimizing configurations to enhance performance, efficiency, and security.
• Develop foundational scripting and coding skills in Python, PowerShell, or other relevant scripting languages. Begin leveraging scripting and automation for foundational security tasks, including basic threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and response automation. Contribute to initiatives aimed at introducing automation to security processes within the IT environment. Follow scripting best practices, including version control and documentation. Collaborate with IT teams to understand and support basic automation strategies.
• Participate in planning and contributing to the design, building, and implementation of security solutions. Contribute to ensuring the protection of company information, emphasizing availability, integrity, confidentiality, and availability. Assist in developing technical documentation and procedures for securing systems, servers, networks, and Internet systems, under guidance.
• Collaborate with senior team members to research emerging products, services, protocols, and standards to enhance security. Support in recommending, scheduling, and participating in security improvements, upgrades, and/or purchases.
• Coordinate small projects or project task related to medium, and large projects, working alongside internal and external resources and consulting partners. Contribute to developing and implementing performance metrics, ensuring projects align with specific Statements of Work. Support efforts to maintain the expected quality of service while managing project costs effectively.
• Contribute to research and analyze new technologies, detailing their pros and cons, including cost implications and recommendations. Communicate complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Enhance communication skills to engage in critical discussions and resolve conflicts across different groups. Engage with vendors and partners, asking pertinent questions to clarify their offerings for your team. Break down technical analysis into accessible discussion points for non-technical staff, using examples, diagrams, and presentations.
• Discover opportunities for continuous improvement activities of the environment and of individual skill sets for yourself and others as a student and mentor. Develop and practice verbal and electronic communication to effectively enable team interaction, communication, and evaluation of ideas within your team and other technical teams. Seek to understand ideas and positions from others better, dissect complex processes, asking questions to understand divergent perspectives better.
• Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing troubleshooting tools and techniques for effective problem resolution with solid analytical and problem-solving skills. Actively participate in incident response activities of medium and large complexity. Maintain organized documentation of troubleshooting processes and solutions, adhering to industry best practices. Provide 2nd level of support to the Service Desk team, contributing expertise in handling security incidents. Demonstrate effective communication skills, collaborating with team members and conveying technical information clearly and concisely.
• Understand and articulate the principles of SAFe Agile methodology, actively participate in agile processes and improve team collaboration (Training will be provided)

Your Education and Experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field required
• 3 years’ experience in relevant Security Systems Administration
• Working and engaging in an Agile team environment a plus
• CISSP or similar certification is a plus

Our Story.

With over 2,400 employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities