Position Overview: The Network and Security Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, and ongoing management of the organization's network and cybersecurity infrastructure. This position plays a critical role in maintaining regulatory compliance, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring high availability across all IT systems.
Key Responsibilities:Security Operations - Manage and maintain endpoint protection (e.g., SentinelOne)
- Administer VPN infrastructure and email filtering solutions
- Monitor and respond to security alerts and events
- Conduct internal phishing simulations and user security training
- Maintain logs, reports, and documentation related to security incidents and compliance
- Support annual audits and security assessments
Network and Infrastructure Management - Maintain network hardware (switches, firewalls, access points, routers)
- Design and manage VLANs, ACLs, and network segmentation
- Oversee network performance monitoring and troubleshooting
- Maintain network diagrams, rack elevations, and floorplans
- Participate in infrastructure planning, upgrades, and DR/failover testing
- Collaborate with vendors for hardware procurement and support
Compliance Support - Align infrastructure and security practices with HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and HITECH controls
- Assist with documentation and implementation of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards
- Stay informed on evolving compliance requirements and industry standards (e.g., NIST, CIS)
Requirements
Qualifications: - 5+ years of experience in network and security administration roles, preferably in healthcare or other regulated industries
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks: HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and HITECH
- Experience with endpoint protection platforms (preferably SentinelOne), enterprise VPNs, and next-gen firewalls
- Proficiency with networking protocols and infrastructure management (LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, etc.)
- Solid grasp of high availability systems, load balancing, and failover technologies
- Familiarity with NIST or CIS security frameworks is a plus
- Strong documentation and process-building skills
- Industry certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCNA, Network+, Security+)