South Dakota Staffing
Senior Information Security Administrator
South Dakota Staffing, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57102
Senior Information Security Administrator
The Senior Information Security Administrator is a hands-on technical role focused on securing Solarity's infrastructure, endpoints, and cloud environments. This position leads the implementation and optimization of security controls across both Windows and Linux systems, performs technical security assessments, and drives incident response activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system administration, deep familiarity with modern security tooling, and the ability to proactively identify, remediate, and defend against threats. In addition to technical leadership, this role includes mentoring junior team members and actively contributing to technical evidence collection and system hardening efforts in support of HITRUST and SOC 2 compliance. Primary Responsibilities: Administer, implement, and continuously improve security controls across server, endpoint, and cloud environments (Windows and Linux). Lead technical security assessments and proactively identify misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and operational risks. Manage and maintain security tooling across key areas including: File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), Configuration Management, Vulnerability Management, Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Firewall and VPN security, SIEM and Log Analysis, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate lifecycle management. Monitor, triage, and respond to real-time security alerts and incidents in coordination with MDR and internal teams. Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to enforce least privilege, network segmentation, and secure configurations. Automate security workflows and infrastructure hardening tasks using scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) or orchestration tools. Support audit readiness and evidence collection for HITRUST, SOC 2, and other compliance frameworks by producing technical documentation and system artifacts. Maintain internal security documentation and create technical knowledge base articles for broader IT use. Provide technical mentoring to junior team members on operational security tooling, secure architecture, and incident response processes. Contribute to Incident Response, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and security policy development, providing technical input to support broader governance and compliance initiatives. Qualifications: 5+ years of progressive experience in technical security administration, infrastructure security, or system/network administration with a security focus. Solid foundational knowledge of both Windows and Linux environments, including system hardening, access controls, and secure configurations. Experience with tools and platforms in one or more of the following areas: File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), SIEM / log aggregation and analysis, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Vulnerability Management, Firewall and VPN configuration, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate lifecycle management. Strong scripting or automation skills using tools such as PowerShell, Python, or Ansible. Hands-on experience contributing to technical evidence collection and remediation for frameworks such as HITRUST, SOC 2, and HIPAA. Familiarity with remote access, endpoint protection, and hybrid/cloud environments (especially Azure). Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills. Self-motivated, self-directed, and comfortable managing priorities in a remote environment. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and
The Senior Information Security Administrator is a hands-on technical role focused on securing Solarity's infrastructure, endpoints, and cloud environments. This position leads the implementation and optimization of security controls across both Windows and Linux systems, performs technical security assessments, and drives incident response activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system administration, deep familiarity with modern security tooling, and the ability to proactively identify, remediate, and defend against threats. In addition to technical leadership, this role includes mentoring junior team members and actively contributing to technical evidence collection and system hardening efforts in support of HITRUST and SOC 2 compliance. Primary Responsibilities: Administer, implement, and continuously improve security controls across server, endpoint, and cloud environments (Windows and Linux). Lead technical security assessments and proactively identify misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and operational risks. Manage and maintain security tooling across key areas including: File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), Configuration Management, Vulnerability Management, Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Firewall and VPN security, SIEM and Log Analysis, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate lifecycle management. Monitor, triage, and respond to real-time security alerts and incidents in coordination with MDR and internal teams. Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to enforce least privilege, network segmentation, and secure configurations. Automate security workflows and infrastructure hardening tasks using scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) or orchestration tools. Support audit readiness and evidence collection for HITRUST, SOC 2, and other compliance frameworks by producing technical documentation and system artifacts. Maintain internal security documentation and create technical knowledge base articles for broader IT use. Provide technical mentoring to junior team members on operational security tooling, secure architecture, and incident response processes. Contribute to Incident Response, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and security policy development, providing technical input to support broader governance and compliance initiatives. Qualifications: 5+ years of progressive experience in technical security administration, infrastructure security, or system/network administration with a security focus. Solid foundational knowledge of both Windows and Linux environments, including system hardening, access controls, and secure configurations. Experience with tools and platforms in one or more of the following areas: File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), SIEM / log aggregation and analysis, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Vulnerability Management, Firewall and VPN configuration, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate lifecycle management. Strong scripting or automation skills using tools such as PowerShell, Python, or Ansible. Hands-on experience contributing to technical evidence collection and remediation for frameworks such as HITRUST, SOC 2, and HIPAA. Familiarity with remote access, endpoint protection, and hybrid/cloud environments (especially Azure). Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills. Self-motivated, self-directed, and comfortable managing priorities in a remote environment. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and