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Swoon Staffing

Security Administrator

Peoria, IL · On-site

$42 - $44.33/hr

Title: Data Security Admin Location: East Peoria, IL Workplace type: 100% onsite (M-F, 40 hour work week) Type: Contract Pay: $42-44.33 MAX/hour on w2 IV type: 1-2 rounds Length: 12 months ...

Prolim Global

PWC_ Security Administrator

Chicago, IL · On-site

PROLIM (www.prolim.com) is currently seeking Security Administrator for one of our top Client for ... Data Security Protocols, encryption, and access control * Compliance Standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Security Administrator

Culpeper, VA · Hybrid

$55 - $60/hr

Security Administrator (IAM) Worksite Location: Culpeper, VA 22701/ Hybrid Onsite in Culpeper 2+ ... Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy ...

Amentum

Security Administrator

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Our security administrators will provide a wide range of support functions that may include the following, depending on office assignment: customer service support, data entry, review of security ...

Pae

Security Administrator

Chantilly, VA

Our security administrators will provide a wide range of support functions that may include the following, depending on office assignment: customer service support, data entry, review of security ...

Barfield Inc

Security Administrator

Miami, FL · On-site

Job Summary The Security Administrator is responsible for protecting the organization's systems, networks, and data by implementing, monitoring, and maintaining security controls and best practices.

VOLT

Security Administrator

Clifton, NJ · On-site

$30 - $32/hr

Volt is immediately hiring Security Administrator at Clifton, NJ As a Security Admin, you will ... data collection, and record and report maintenance. * Maintain security databases, logs, files ...

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Security Administrator

Security Administrator

Swoon Staffing

Peoria, IL • On-site

$42 - $44.33/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

1 year contract for a Data Security Admin role with a leading client in Peoria, IL area. APPLY NOW!


Title: Data Security Admin

Location: East Peoria, IL

Workplace type: 100% onsite (M-F, 40 hour work week)

Type: Contract

Pay: $42-44.33 MAX/hour on w2

IV type: 1-2 rounds

Length: 12 months- possibility to extend

Screenings: no tech, full panel drug and background once hired

+optional benefits and 401K


Must haves:

  • Education & Experience Required: Associates degree required in IT or related field, Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 5-7 years of hands-on IT Architect, including 2–3 years in a cybersecurity
  • Prior experience/roles include IT Architect, Cloud Architect would be ideal
  • Persons with prior roles exclusively in Security & Vulnerability Operations, Incident Response, GRC organizations – would not be ideal candidates

Technical Skills MUST HAVES

  • knowledge of overall cyber security
  • Knowledge of exp documenting or designing large system architecture
  • High level communication skills – updating team members and stakeholders on a consistent basis.
  • (Desired) Demonstrated expertise in developing IT solutions utilizing secure enterprise architectures using industry standards such as NIST CSF, NIST 800?53/800?171, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Controls & Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
  • (Desired)Prior role as a Network Security Architect/Engineer





Typical task breakdown:

  • Review and assessment of architectural artifacts (e.g. architecture diagrams) for compliance to security policy and identification of risks and potential areas of improvement - Collaborate with peer Cybersecurity professional in the assessment of IT solution for security posture

Interaction with team:

  • Working with global internal business partners. Will be working with main team of about 8 people and interacting with teams across the business on specific cases.


Job Description:

Summary: The main function of a data security administrator is to plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure of information. A typical data security administrator is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing security measures to safeguard the computer database.

Job Responsibilities:

• promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.

• Review and approve plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.

• Supervise risk assessments and approve the execution of tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.

• Provide solutions for encryption of data transmissions and the building of firewalls to conceal confidential information.


Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Expert ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

• Expert leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

• Expert knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.

• Expert knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.

• Expert knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations, agency rules and the democratic political process.

• Expert knowledge of computer development software, such as Cisco Systems, IBM Tivoli Identity Management (TIM), etc.

Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree in computer programming or relevant field required. Bachelor's degree preferred. • 5+ years experience required.