Cyber Security Systems Administrator

• Engineer, implement, administer, patch, maintain, and optimize SIEM platforms and related monitoring capabilities
• Onboard and integrate log sources; manage ingestion and correlation workflows
• Develop and tune SIEM use cases, correlation rules, and detection content
• Support platform lifecycle management (architecture, upgrades, performance tuning, operational transition)
• Implement automation and orchestration capabilities to improve security operations and incident response
• Partner with infrastructure, cloud, network, endpoint, identity, OT, and application teams on secure integrations
• Provide technical support during cybersecurity incidents (investigation, containment, recovery, improvements)

• Hands-on SIEM engineering/administration in an enterprise environment
• Log source onboarding, integrations, and correlation rule development
• Scripting/troubleshooting for automation in Linux and/or Windows environments
• Windows and UNIX/Linux hardening, internals familiarity, and monitoring concepts
• Enterprise-scale security solution design/deployment/support experience
• Strong networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP
• Troubleshooting and operational support experience (including escalations/on-call)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Cyber Analytics, or similar discipline preferred (or equivalent relevant industry experience)

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to SOAR, threat intelligence, and cloud security technologies
• Familiarity with security frameworks/standards (e.g., NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, CIS CSCs, MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain)
• Experience with compliance programs/regulations (e.g., NERC CIP)

• Location: Akron, OH (primarily remote; onsite 1 day/week starting in 2027)
• Contract: W2 only, 12-month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with the client
• Pay: $ 40/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match