IT Security Administrator - Oahu

Develops, administers and maintains security policies, system policies, backup processes, batch jobs, and Identity and Access Management (IAM). Monitors scheduled tasks, IAM alerts and alarms. Collaborates closely with NOSC on cyber defense and system monitoring., * Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures. Comply with organization systems administration standard operating procedures. Implement and enforce usage policies and procedures. Design group policies and access control lists to ensure compatibility with organizational standards, business rules, and needs.

• Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment. Manage system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability. Maintain baseline system security according to organizational policies.
• Monitor and maintain system/server configurations. Perform repairs on faulty system/server hardware. Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures. Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems. Check system hardware availability, functionality, integrity, and efficiency.
• Conduct periodic system maintenance including cleaning (electronically), disk checks, routine reboots, data dumps, and testing. Diagnose faulty system/server hardware. Provide ongoing optimization and problem-solving support. Conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response., * File system implementations (e.g., New Technology File System [NTFS], File Allocation Table [FAT], File Extension [EXT]).
• Virtualization technologies and virtual machine development and maintenance.
• Organizational information technology (IT) user security policies (e.g., account creation, password rules, access control).
• Network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System.
• (DNS), and directory services.
• The type and frequency of routine maintenance needed to keep equipment functioning properly.
• Enterprise information technology (IT) architecture.
• Systems engineering theories, concepts, and methods.
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) security client configurations.
• Local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management.
• Information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption).
• Specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
• Cyber threats and vulnerabilities and cybersecurity principles.
• Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data security standards and concepts.

• Network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth). Foundational Skills Requirements

• Operating system administration.
• Correcting physical and technical problems that impact system/server performance.
• Recovering failed systems/servers.
• Maintaining directory services.
• Troubleshooting failed system components (i.e., servers).
• Diagnosing connectivity problems.
• Optimizing software.
• System/server maintenance.
• Configuring and utilizing software-based computer protection tools (e.g., software firewalls, anti-virus software, anti-spyware).
• Interacting with and helping customers.
• Collaborating with teammates and other employees.
• Communicating effectively in writing and verbally.

Knowledge Requirements

• Computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Measures or indicators of system performance and availability.
• System performance tuning tools and techniques.
• Principles and methods for integrating system components.
• Risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• Systems administration concepts.
• Server and client operating systems.
• Basic system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.
• Operating system command line/prompt., * Few years (1-3) of AIM security experience.
• Few years (1-3) of system recovery experience.
• One or more of the following Certifications A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP, CCNA Security, CySA+ (CSA+), GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP (Other certification will be considered).

Our employees are committed to the company’s foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

The P ET DESKTOP SERVICES Department of the P INFO TECHNOLOGY & SVCS Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional), Hiring Range:The hiring range for the IT Security Administrator [Req ID 10562] position is $72,500.00 to $90,600.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications. About Hawaiian Electric Companies Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state’s 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state’s leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs. The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com. Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position. Applicant Certification By submitting an application for the position, candidates:

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