DKKD Staffing
Security Administrator – Glendale, CA, 91205 – Full Time Employee – Not open to
DKKD Staffing, Glendale, California, us, 91222
JOB TITLE:
Security Administrator
Location:
Glendale, CA, 91205
Base Salary:
$123K – $145K
Job Category:
Technology Services
Employee Type:
Regular (E) (FT)
Manage Others:
No
100% onsite and travel to So Cal locations
Required Citizenship:
US or Permanent Resident Green Card
Required Degree:
4 Year Degree
Drug testing required
NOTE: Incumbents not certified will be required to enroll in the certification programs
JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking an experienced Security Administrator to join our client’s Technology Services Department. This position is responsible for safeguarding the organization’s information systems, networks, and data against security threats and vulnerabilities. This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events, managing access and entitlements, implementing and maintaining security tools, and ensuring compliance with established policies and standards.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a Security Administrator or similar role.
Related certifications such as CompTIA Security+, ISC2 SSCP, Microsoft SC-200, SC‑900, GIAC GSEC, GSECare preferred. Incumbents not certified will be required to enroll in the certification program.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, protocols, and technologies.
Hands‑on experience with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, antivirus, and patch management tools.
Familiarity with network security, encryption, vulnerability management, and incident response processes.
Strong analytical and logical problem‑solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills required; must be able to communicate effectively with core project team members, team leads, and end‑users.
Solutions driven and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities from planning through completion.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Execute day‑to‑day security operations under the direction of the Senior Security Engineer; escalates risk decisions and policy exceptions.
Escalate risk acceptance, policy exceptions, new tooling selection, and major incident declarations to the Senior Security Engineer; recommend options and document tradeoffs.
Develop, implement, and maintain security standards, policies, and procedures, including updating the organization’s Security Monitoring & Incident Response.
Monitor and analyze network traffic, logs, and alerts to detect security incidents and vulnerabilities.
Utilize SIEM tools for real‑time monitoring, correlation, and reporting of security events.
Implement and manage Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions to secure endpoints.
Investigate suspicious activities, anomalies, and breaches; perform root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Monitor and support antivirus, intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS), and other endpoint protection tools.
Document incidents, findings, and resolutions to improve overall security posture.
Coordinate third‑party penetration tests and audits; track remediation to closure.
Manage and monitor patch management processes, ensuring timely application of security patches and updates.
Coordinate remediation work with Infrastructure/Network teams and track issues to closure (tickets, change requests, documentation).
Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen threat detection and response strategies.
Administer user accounts, access rights, data entitlements, and authorizations across multiple platforms and applications.
Oversee account provisioning, deactivation, and periodic reviews to maintain least‑privilege access.
May administer and secure remote access infrastructure.
Competitive Benefits Our client takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to their employees, which, taken as a whole, leads the industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry.
Drug Testing Policy Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.
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Security Administrator
Location:
Glendale, CA, 91205
Base Salary:
$123K – $145K
Job Category:
Technology Services
Employee Type:
Regular (E) (FT)
Manage Others:
No
100% onsite and travel to So Cal locations
Required Citizenship:
US or Permanent Resident Green Card
Required Degree:
4 Year Degree
Drug testing required
NOTE: Incumbents not certified will be required to enroll in the certification programs
JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking an experienced Security Administrator to join our client’s Technology Services Department. This position is responsible for safeguarding the organization’s information systems, networks, and data against security threats and vulnerabilities. This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events, managing access and entitlements, implementing and maintaining security tools, and ensuring compliance with established policies and standards.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a Security Administrator or similar role.
Related certifications such as CompTIA Security+, ISC2 SSCP, Microsoft SC-200, SC‑900, GIAC GSEC, GSECare preferred. Incumbents not certified will be required to enroll in the certification program.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, protocols, and technologies.
Hands‑on experience with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, antivirus, and patch management tools.
Familiarity with network security, encryption, vulnerability management, and incident response processes.
Strong analytical and logical problem‑solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills required; must be able to communicate effectively with core project team members, team leads, and end‑users.
Solutions driven and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities from planning through completion.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Execute day‑to‑day security operations under the direction of the Senior Security Engineer; escalates risk decisions and policy exceptions.
Escalate risk acceptance, policy exceptions, new tooling selection, and major incident declarations to the Senior Security Engineer; recommend options and document tradeoffs.
Develop, implement, and maintain security standards, policies, and procedures, including updating the organization’s Security Monitoring & Incident Response.
Monitor and analyze network traffic, logs, and alerts to detect security incidents and vulnerabilities.
Utilize SIEM tools for real‑time monitoring, correlation, and reporting of security events.
Implement and manage Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions to secure endpoints.
Investigate suspicious activities, anomalies, and breaches; perform root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Monitor and support antivirus, intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS), and other endpoint protection tools.
Document incidents, findings, and resolutions to improve overall security posture.
Coordinate third‑party penetration tests and audits; track remediation to closure.
Manage and monitor patch management processes, ensuring timely application of security patches and updates.
Coordinate remediation work with Infrastructure/Network teams and track issues to closure (tickets, change requests, documentation).
Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen threat detection and response strategies.
Administer user accounts, access rights, data entitlements, and authorizations across multiple platforms and applications.
Oversee account provisioning, deactivation, and periodic reviews to maintain least‑privilege access.
May administer and secure remote access infrastructure.
Competitive Benefits Our client takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to their employees, which, taken as a whole, leads the industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry.
Drug Testing Policy Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.
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