IT Network & Security Administrator
Company: OmniOn Power
Location: Plano
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
We empower smarter business operations by connecting equipment,
software, and services to protect, control and optimize assets
within electrical infrastructures. The business provides customers,
across various industries, with end-to-end product and service
solutions ensuring the reliability and protection of their
electrical infrastructure. We provide the latest industry insights
and technology to develop solutions needed to meet customers
evolving challenges, including innovative critical power solutions
designed for high reliability and performance. Our culture is one
of quality and operational excellence fueled and supported by
talented people, tools and processes, and expertise.
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OmniOn Power is seeking a Network Security Administrator with a
track record of implementing network security best practices at the
enterprise level. This position is responsible for network
security, troubleshooting network access, and implementing security
policies and procedures at our organization. Responsibilities
include recommending enhancements, identifying areas of weakness,
and responding promptly to possible security breaches.
To be a successful Network Security Administrator, you should be
meticulous and detail-oriented, with excellent technical and
information security skills. You should be skilled at drafting and
understanding security policies and be able to manage run
operations to ensure safe and reliable enterprise IT network. This
role is located in Plano, TX and will report directly to our
CIO.
Essential Functions
Depending on the assignment, the incumbent may perform a
combination of some or all of the following duties, and perform
related duties as assigned:
- Management and administration of firewalls, including policies,
access control, and intrusion detection settings.
- Administering remote access authentication and security
configurations.
- Administering authentication and security policies and
procedures for networking devices such as routers and
switches.
- Administering wireless authentication, configuration, and
access control.
- Updating networking software with the latest security patches
and ensuring the proper defenses are present for each network
resource.
- Installing, administering, and troubleshooting network security
solutions.
- Responding quickly and effectively to all security incidents
and providing post-event analyses.
- Remaining up to date with the latest security systems,
standards, authentication protocols, and products.
- Developing and recommending innovative security controls to
protect network assets.
- The ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the
business on security issues.
- Performing network vulnerability and penetration tests,
identifying and defending against threats, and developing disaster
recovery plans.
- Configuring network security systems, analyzing security
requirements, and recommending improvements.
- Monitor system logs, SIEM tools, and network traffic for
unusual or suspicious activity. Interpret such activity and make
recommendations for resolution.
- Creating network policies and authorization roles and defending
against unauthorized access, modifications, and destruction.
- Consulting with staff, managers, and executives about the best
security practices and providing technical advice.
- Implement or coordinate remediation required by audits, and
document exceptions, as necessary.
- Develop and maintain network security diagrams and
documentation for security systems and procedures. Knowledge Skills
Abilities and Education Required
- Experience with multiple environments and operating systems,
devices and databases including Windows, Linux, Active Directory,
VMWare, Azure and AWS.
- Knowledge of a broad range of regulatory requirements,
including industry standards, legislation and compliance frameworks
is required; Examples include:
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) 27001
- IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and ISO 20000
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber
Security Framework
- Security+ certification
- Cisco Professional level certification (CCNP, CCDP)
preferred.
- Must have and maintain one or more IT Security Assurance
certification such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CIPT and/or CCSK.
- Technical proficiency with security-related systems and
applications.
- Experience in developing, documenting, and maintaining security
procedures.
- Knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers,
switches, firewalls, and associated network protocols and
concepts.
- Cisco certified or related certifications in networking.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and network
administration/protocols.
- A strong understanding and knowledge of computer, network, and
security systems.
- Good teaching, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving
skills. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems or
related discipline
- Minimum 7 years of progressively increasing responsibility in
the areas of information security, risk assessment, cyber-security,
and network administration in a large multi-location
corporation.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action
Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion,
sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation,
gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave
status, or protected veterans status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided
reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or
interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive
other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to
request accommodation.
Keywords: OmniOn Power, Allen , IT Network & Security Administrator, IT / Software / Systems , Plano, Texas
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