IT Security Administrator

Position Overview 
Basic ITS is seeking an experienced IT Security Administrator to join a well-established 
organization in the Bloomington, IL area. This individual will be responsible for managing and 
enhancing the organization's cybersecurity program, protecting critical infrastructure, responding 
to security incidents, and implementing security best practices across the enterprise. 
This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who enjoys owning security 
initiatives, collaborating across IT teams, and making a meaningful impact on an organization's 
overall security posture. 

Responsibilities 
• Manage and maintain the organization's cybersecurity program. 
• Monitor and administer security technologies, including firewalls, endpoint protection, 
identity and access management, and vulnerability management solutions. 
• Lead security incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, 
remediation, and post-incident reviews. 
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, and security audits while 
recommending remediation strategies. 
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards. 
• Evaluate, recommend, and deploy new security tools and technologies. 
• Collaborate with infrastructure and IT teams to ensure security is integrated into systems 
and projects. 
• Assist with business continuity and disaster recovery planning. 
• Monitor security logs, investigate threats, and respond to security events. 
• Provide security awareness guidance and serve as the primary resource for cybersecurity
related questions. 
• Maintain technical documentation and prepare reports for leadership on security risks, 
trends, and compliance. 

Qualifications 
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or 
equivalent professional experience. 
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT infrastructure. 
• Strong understanding of network security, TCP/IP, Windows environments, and endpoint 
security. 
• Experience with firewalls, vulnerability management, identity and access management, 
SIEM, and endpoint protection platforms. 
• Knowledge of security frameworks and industry best practices. 
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently. 

Preferred Certifications 
• CompTIA Security+ 
• GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) 
• Fortinet NSE 
• ITIL Foundation