Security Systems Administrator

Overview: TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client provides a full range of services including web portal providing information on the state, business and economic development, public safety, Learning, law, justice, health, education, Corrections, transportation, IT, Social Services and culture. It also supplies information on government services and current job openings. Position: Security Systems Administrator Location: Atlanta, GA 30303 Duration: 4 Months Job Type: Contract Work Type: Onsite Job Summary: Assists in the day-to-day administration and maintenance of IT security systems. Second level support to the Help Desk for IT security system issues. Solves IT security system problems and executes solutions within specifications and with direction/guidance. Job Duties and Performance Standards: Serves as lead administrator for IT security systems. Administers departmental firewall solutions. Monitors, implements changes after approval, backups, works with trouble tickets, and patching. Administers departmental Virtual Private Networking (VPN) solutions. Monitors, implements changes after approval, backups, works with trouble tickets, and patching. Responds to incidents on a 24X7 basis. Other duties as assigned. Creates policies and procedures for the administration of IT security systems, where needed. Firewalls VPN Performs vulnerability assessments against new devices before production implementation. Configures, tests, reports, and provides guidance to correct deficiencies with IT system assessments. Escalates issues with the Information Security Officer. Works with various levels of departmental personnel to ensure that business needs and security objectives are met. Completes work requests. Responds to email requests dealing with IT security systems. Works with section managers and the ISO to determine appropriate security controls for business systems. Assists the Information Security Officer with technology evaluations and solutions. Conducts reviews of new and existing technologies and coordinates planning with the ISO. Reviews statistics from current IT security systems and provides feedback to ISO. Minimum Qualifications: 3 years - Experience with configuring and maintaining hardware firewalls 2 years - Experience with configuring and maintaining VPN systems 2 years - Experience with configuring and maintaining nix systems 2 years - Experience with configuring and maintaining Windows server systems Excellent customer service skills Excellent communication skills Preferred Qualifications: SSCP Certification CISSP Certification Security Certification GIAC Certification TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Employer (m/f/d/v) supporting workforce diversity.