IT Security Administrator

Premier Credit Union
Johnston, United States of America
28 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Johnston, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Computer Security
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Zero Trust Network Access
Security Information and Event Management
Information Technology

Job description

We're hiring a hands-on Security Administrator to be our dedicated security expert. You'll own security across our M365 environment, network perimeter, and endpoints - working directly alongside a close-knit IT team rather than inside a siloed security function., * Configure and manage next-generation firewalls, VPNs, and network perimeter controls.

  • Run XDR and SIEM platforms end-to-end - from deployment to analytic rule authoring and alert tuning.
  • Lead incident response across the full lifecycle and communicate risk clearly to non-technical leadership.

Requirements

Do you have experience in VPN management?, * 3-6 years of hands-on security or security-adjacent IT experience.

  • Proven M365 and Entra ID security experience (Conditional Access, PIM, DLP, MFA).
  • End-to-end EDR/XDR and SIEM ownership - CrowdStrike or comparable platform required.
  • NGFW and VPN configuration experience; Palo Alto preferred, PCNSE a plus.
  • Familiarity with NIST CSF, Zero Trust, and financial institution security requirements.
  • Strong communicator who can translate technical risk for a non-technical audience., * Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship? Yes or No
  • Have you worked in an IT environment where you were the primary or sole security resource, collaborating directly with IT generalists rather than within a dedicated security team? Yes or No
  • This position is a hybrid role that requires you to be located in Iowa. Are you able to work from Iowa? Yes or No
  • Do you have hands-on experience configuring security controls in Microsoft 365 or Entra ID, such as Conditional Access policies, PIM, or DLP? Yes or No
  • To make sure we're aligned, what total compensation range are you looking for in your next role?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Johnston, IA 50131

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance, * Health, dental, and vision insurance plus 401(k).
  • Paid time off.
  • A leadership team that invests in technology and backs its IT team., * 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

About the company

Premier Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. We're a small team with big ambitions - IT has full leadership support, real budget, and a roadmap worth getting excited about. If you want ownership, variety, and to actually see the impact of your work, you'll fit right in.

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