Mohawk Ambulance Service · 2 weeks ago
Systems Security Administrator
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMohawk Ambulance Service is looking for an experienced Systems Security Administrator to join their growing team. This role is responsible for maintaining and safeguarding the organization’s information systems and data assets while ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations.
Responsibilities
Administer, monitor, and maintain security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and security monitoring tools
Help administer and maintain infrastructure and systems (e.g., Servers, Switches, Microsoft 365, and other applicable systems)
Implement and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards to protect systems, networks, and data
Monitor security logs, alerts, and reports; investigate and respond to security incidents, breaches, and vulnerabilities
Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and security audits; recommend and implement remediation measures
Manage user access controls, identity and authentication systems, and privileged access management
Apply security patches, updates, and configuration changes to servers, applications, and network devices in coordination with IT operations
Support compliance efforts related to regulatory and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or other applicable frameworks)
Develop and maintain incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity security procedures
Provide security guidance and training to IT staff and end users to promote security awareness and best practices
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to evaluate, implement, and support security technologies and solutions
Prepare and maintain documentation related to system configurations, security controls, incidents, and compliance activities
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of equivalent work experience required in systems administration, network security, or information security roles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to respond effectively to security incidents and work under pressure with minimal supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional multi-tasking and project completion skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to explain concepts to non-tech clients and aptitude to understand and follow standard operating procedures
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Commitment to staying current with emerging security threats, technologies, and best practices
Strong knowledge of network, system, and application security principles
Experience with security tools such as firewalls, SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners, and identity management systems
Familiarity with Windows and Linux server environments and common networking protocols
Experience managing Microsoft environments via Active Directory, Group Policy, M365, and Intune deployment
Strong understanding of security frameworks, policies, and compliance requirements
Preferred
College degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or similar
Security-related certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent
Company
Mohawk Ambulance Service
We are the largest, privately-owned ambulance service in upstate NY, serving Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer and Saratoga counties
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase