SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (SECURITY) at Adexen

Job description

Systems Administrator (Security) will be responsible for implementing and supporting security systems that will provide detection, prevention, containment, and deterrence mechanisms to protect and maintain the integrity of data files in line with the organization’s security policy.

• Implement, maintain and oversee enforcement of policies and associated plans for system security administration, and user system access based on industry-standard best practices
• Monitor reports, systems, logs and alerts for suspicious activity on the enterprise and recommend ways to control and reduce risk
• Seeks avenues to further integrate security into application and solution designs in line with best practices
• Lead in diagnosing current digital threats; refines and implements IT data security plan according to established timelines
• Drive the development, implementation, and maintenance of IT security solutions including firewalls, anti-virus solutions, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Establishes, maintains and corrects access rules across all IT systems and network infrastructure
• Evaluates information risk and potential vulnerabilities on a regular time schedule and works with the Productivity coaches to promote information security awareness through user training and education
• Collaborate with other administrators’ staff in the evaluation of new software and hardware systems, particularly as they relate to security
• Support the Service Delivery Manager in developing, reviewing and implementing policies, standards and procedures to ensure the integrity and safety of information
• Provides recommendations on mitigating or removing vulnerabilities within IT systems, while administering enterprise security solutions
• Develops guidelines and reports on the usage, control, maintenance and auditing of information and computing infrastructure
• Conducts vulnerability assessments and implement remediation to improve security standards and procedures within the organization that support strategic, tactical and operational objectives
• Ensures network (telecommunications, local and voice) security access and protects against unauthorized access, modification or destruction
• Educates, trains, and supports end-users and IT staff members on gaining security practice and procedure knowledge on areas including, enterprise platforms and evolving threats
• Develops and maintains communications with the disaster recovery planning group to ensure that disaster recovery plans adequately reflect the needs of the systems under the administrator's responsibility
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Service Delivery Manager

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related area
• 5 - 7 years cognate work experience, in a reputable organization/Institution
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in system and network design in a large scale data processing environment
• Familiar with a variety of security concepts, practices and procedures
• Certified Security Administrator and ITIL Service Management
• Oil & Gas Industry Dynamics
• Enterprise Systems Administration
• Security and Access Administration
• Knowledge of Oracle Database, RMAN, Secure Backup technologies
• Knowledge of Networking/Routing and Windows Enterprise Systems
• Customer Focus/Service Orientation
• Oral and Written Communication
• Project Management
• Broad hands-on knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data encryption
• Understanding of information management and data classification

Offer

Attractive package