Remote Security and System Administrator

Description:

• The System Administrator will be the primary administrator and security agent for the company's system and telecommunications.
• This role involves maintaining upgrades, performing maintenance, and handling installations needed for employees.
• The System Administrator will educate employees and serve as the first point of contact for technical support within the business.
• Responsibilities include monitoring user accounts for least privileges, creating new accounts, and removing old accounts across various platforms including Linux, AWS IAM, VOIP, and Email.
• The role requires architecting, designing, implementing, and deploying technical security controls to address security issues and enable new business opportunities.
• The System Administrator will research and evaluate new security technologies to fill gaps in existing security services.
• Enhancing the security team's capabilities by planning solution delivery, answering technical questions, and mentoring team members is also a key responsibility.
• The position involves planning security systems by evaluating network and security technologies and determining security requirements through analyses and risk assessments.
• Implementing security systems, specifying intrusion detection methodologies, and preparing preventive measures are essential tasks.
• The role may include providing leadership and mentoring in areas of expertise to peers and management.
• Supporting compliance with required standards and developing risk-based mitigation strategies for various systems is expected.
• The System Administrator will create and maintain vulnerability management policies and procedures, and design security automation where possible.
• Responsibilities also include responding to support calls and emails, performing server administration tasks, monitoring for bugs, and conducting routine audits of systems.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in technology or computer science is required for this position.
• Competency in Bash scripting is necessary.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience with industry-leading vulnerability scanners and the ability to interpret their outputs is required.
• Familiarity with the Common Vulnerability Scoring methodology for assessing vulnerability criticality is needed.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team is crucial.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in IAAS and PAAS on a global scale is required.
• Strong experience with cloud virtualization technologies, specifically Docker and AWS, is necessary.
• Familiarity with the AWS shared responsibility model from a security perspective is required.
• Strong time management skills are essential for this role.
• Prior technical support experience is necessary.
• A strong knowledge of operating systems, equipment, technology, and performance-monitoring tools is required.
• Specific skills in Linux Administration, AWS, Debian, Nagios or Icinga, DNS, HAProxy, Nginx, and FreePBX are preferred.

Benefits:

• The position offers the flexibility of remote work.
• Employees are expected to be available during standard US business hours (9am-5pm EST).
• The role provides opportunities for professional development and mentoring within the security team.
• Employees will gain experience working with cutting-edge security technologies and cloud services.
• The company promotes a collaborative work environment, allowing for teamwork and shared learning experiences.