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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Security Administrator - **Company:** Kforce Inc. - **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Antivirus Softwares, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Loss, Network Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, Network Protocols, Remote Access Technology, Phishing, Software Vulnerability Management, Mobile Os, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Patch Management - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/cef224fa-ecda-4b13-ba8e-c3a691e1ccae ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, another related field, or equivalent job experience * Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (e.g., firsthand experience as a security administrator, network administrator, or system administrator, etc.) * Possess or obtain industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+ within in six months of hire, paid for by the company * Experience with architecture/system hardening techniques * Understanding of network protocols, common services, network vulnerabilities, and network attack patterns * Broad technical knowledge of server, desktop, and mobile operating systems * Experience with security and vulnerability management tools found in large network environments * Experience with remote access solutions, including solutions for mobile devices * Experience with encryption, anti-virus, and patch management technologies * Experience monitoring key infrastructure elements, identifying security events, performing analysis, and initiating response activities (including documentation and escalation, as appropriate) * Knowledge of industry security standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, etc.) * Experience in performing risk analysis and managing security and technology controls * Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences * Strong decision-making capabilities, with an ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution * Have a team player mentality and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders * Ability to accomplish tasks by established deadlines and to use time efficiently to balance competing demands and priorities * A self-starter who takes initiative and requires minimal supervision ## Description Kforce has a client that is seeking an Information Security Administrator in Scottsdale, AZ. Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities: * Administer and maintain up to five security tools and/or applications * Analyze successful and unsuccessful breaches of security controls, determine their root cause, and support remediation efforts * Responsible for day-to-day tickets, break fix * Assist/support escalation of verified security events/incidents from analyst(s) * Create and maintain global security documents (e.g., procedures and guidelines to address identities, endpoints, data, applications, and infrastructure), and devise methods to measure their effectiveness * Provide periodic assistance to internal and external auditors (IA) (e.g., Provide control evidence and other requests in a timely manner. Participate in IA interviews, providing clarification of processes and technologies performing controls) * Assist other team members with security tools, creation of reports and security issues resolution * Report unresolved network security exposures, misuse of resources, noncompliance * Manage and maintain external assets * Manage and review dark web datasets Manage Microsoft security platform to include: * Azure Conditional Access Policies * Named locations * Privileged Roles * Intune * Microsoft Defender platforms * Perform threat and vulnerability assessments * Provide remote access platform design, configuration, and support * Assist and train members in becoming and remaining compliant with the company's Information Security Policies and Standards, including support of the creation and maintenance of security training content * Research and participate in the selection of innovative technologies that will protect against data loss; Assist in the configuration and deployment of such tools * Assist in the development of security awareness communications (Quarterly newsletters) * Monitor phishing simulation platform ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How to Avoid LLM Pitfalls - Mete Atamel and Guillaume Laforge](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1328-how-to-avoid-llm-pitfalls-mete-atamel-and-guillaume-laforge) - [Hacking iOS and Developing for Airbnb with Nicolas Haunold, Software Engineer at Airbnb](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100361-hacking-ios-and-developing-for-airbnb-with-nicolas-haunold-software-engineer-at-airbnb) - [Passkeys: Truly Phishing-Resistant? 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