Briggs and Morgan, P.A. (now Taft Law) · 1 day ago
Security Administrator
Southfield, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expTaft Law is a full-service law firm seeking a Security Administrator to support their Information Technology department. The role involves protecting digital assets, responding to security incidents, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with security policies.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Respond to security alerts, indications of compromise, and helpdesk security incident tickets in real time. Gather information, take action to protect the firm, and communicate findings
Assist the Security Operations Manager with internal and external security audits, security assessments, vulnerability testing, and risk analysis
Help develop and deploy end-user training programs and work with users to ensure compliance
Support IT and other teams in verifying the security of third-party vendors, collaborating to meet security requirements
Monitor security access, vendor access, remote access, and anomalies
Participate in periodic reviews by internal audit, compliance teams, and other risk-related functions as required
Adhere to all IT Department standards and Firm Information Security Policies, including but not limited to change control and maintenance windows
Follow ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) disciplines and processes, including IT Service Management, Incident Management, Change Management, and Problem Management
Maintain and apply knowledge of relevant areas by attending seminars, reading periodicals, and participating in outside organizations
Work cooperatively with the firm’s MSSP to ensure Taft resources are secure
Monitor the network for security-related issues, including abnormal access attempts, suspected malware, possible breaches, and any potential weaknesses
Collaborate with the helpdesk to identify and resolve possible security events and incidents, providing timely and relevant in-house escalation support and adhering to ticketing procedures and SLA requirements
Assist in researching new software applications intended to enhance the firm’s system security
Help draft documentation for security-related policies and procedures
Support the training team in preparing relevant security training plans and materials, and assess their adoption rate and effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Minimum of one year of experience in cybersecurity-related work
Proficiency and understanding of current cybersecurity technologies, including perimeter/edge next-generation security, endpoint security, heuristic security, and security-related monitoring
Availability after hours and remotely to respond to threat alerts and possible attacks
Ability to write reports, knowledge base articles, and short procedures
Clear thinking in crisis or stressful situations
Proficiency in Windows operating systems as they pertain to security threats
Proficiency in firewalls, application monitoring, and securing the network perimeter
Demonstrates teamwork (receptive to and acts upon input from others, willing and able to compromise as needed, displays willingness to work with all firm employees, willingly assists others)
Demonstrates initiative (contributes new ideas, is self-motivated)
Demonstrates organizational skills and effective use of time (ability to plan, set priorities, and manage time to ensure work is completed efficiently and within department plans and budget parameters)
Demonstrates flexibility (willing to adjust to changes, able to work with all levels of firm employees)
Exhibits dependability (maintains presence in all office locations as appropriate)
Adheres to strict confidentiality standards (keeps all information concerning firm matters and clients confidential)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred
Security or Microsoft certifications
Familiarity with helpdesk ticketing systems such as Service Desk Plus or ServiceNow
Law firm experience
Company
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. (now Taft Law)
Briggs and Morgan has combined with Taft Law (http://www.linkedin.com/company/taftlaw).
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Joseph kinning
Partner
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