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# Lead Information Security Administrator

- **Company:** Miami Dade College
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Antivirus Softwares, Applications Architecture, User Authentication, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Information Leak Prevention, Data Systems, Linux, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Firewalls (Computer Science), Web Filtering, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/lead-information-security-administrator-509779160

## About the Role

* Bachelor degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a closely related field with a minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in computing and security administration CISSP or related certification
 * All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
 * Knowledge of authentication, IT services access policies, and related internal and external security considerations
 * Knowledge of encryption systems, including certificate systems
 * Advanced experience working with network security systems, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, and network monitoring
 * Advanced knowledge in large security data set analysis & management of analytics systems
 * Advanced knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems, IP data network, testing, monitoring and management
 * Strong understanding of endpoint security solutions to include File Integrity Monitoring and Data Loss Prevention
 * Knowledge of information technology trends and impact on related security procedures and processes and the current and development
 * Advanced knowledge of authentication, IT services access policies, and related internal and external security considerations
 * Experience designing secure networks, systems and application architectures Direct experience with anti-virus software, intrusion detection, firewalls and content filtering methodologies
 * Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

## Description

* Administers security controls which safeguard access to IT resources
 * Performs security assessments of internal processes and systems; recommends mitigating actions
 * Investigates security incidents, creates, and distributes related reports
 * Maintains communication with vendors regarding security system updates and technical support security products
 * Develops new or modifies existing security controls, processes, policies and procedures
 * Promotes and administers security awareness among the user community
 * Researches and recommends security solutions, to include technology architecture, software and hardware
 * Performs security assessments of 3rd party technology solutions
 * Coordinates with technology operation counterparts across institution on security initiatives
 * Conducts electronic document searches in response to requests from the College Office of Legal Affairs


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