Network Security Administrator

We are looking for an experienced Systems Security Administrator to support and strengthen a local government technology environment in South Carolina. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for a hands-on candidate who can secure infrastructure, investigate threats, and take direct action to resolve issues across on-premises and cloud systems. The role requires a strong background in systems and network administration, along with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily security operations by monitoring alerts, reviewing system and network activity, and identifying risks that could affect the organization’s technology environment.
• Investigate cybersecurity events, determine root cause, and carry out remediation steps to contain threats and restore secure operations.
• Lead response efforts for security incidents, including urgent issues that may require after-hours support for critical events.
• Administer and harden core infrastructure such as Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure AD, Microsoft 365, and Azure-based services.
• Evaluate security settings across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid platforms and implement improvements that strengthen overall protection.
• Manage vulnerability assessment and remediation activities by prioritizing findings, coordinating fixes, and validating resolution.
• Organize and support security audits, penetration testing activities, and follow-up actions to address identified gaps.
• Develop and maintain security policies, technical documentation, awareness materials, and reporting for leadership and compliance needs.
• Supervise assigned staff or resources, coordinate vendor support, and serve as a trusted security advisor to departments across the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, systems administration, network administration, cloud administration, or a combination of these areas.
• Proven hands-on experience responding to security incidents, investigating alerts and logs, and completing remediation work.
• Strong background supporting Microsoft environments, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Azure services.
• Experience with vulnerability management processes, including assessment review, prioritization, and corrective action.
• Working knowledge of network security concepts such as firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, SIEM, and enterprise security monitoring.
• Prior leadership, supervisory, or team coordination experience in an IT or security setting.
• Valid driver’s license.