IT Security Systems Administrator - Schaumburg, Illinois

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

• 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

Schaumburg, Illinois Permanent USD90,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description This position is for a talented IT Security Systems Administrator to be an in-house IT Systems Specialist for a family owned organization in Schaumburg, Illinois.

• Work for a global family owned organization
• Join a growing IT team with great benefits, * Great Base Salary
• 10% Annual Bonus Target
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Excellent Growth Opportunity

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