Job Specifications
Position: Security Administrator
Location: Onsite 3 days a week (Cincinnati, OH)
Type: Direct Hire
MUST HAVE - 2+ years managing Check Point firewalls
Creating objects/hosts, rules, and policies.
Comfortable with versions variance (specific version not critical).
SmartConsole proficiency (must be able to log in and perform changes).
Use of built-in logging / log viewer; able to trace, validate, and document changes.
Troubleshooting-first mindset — focus on advanced/high-impact tickets; not interested in basic queue work.
Strong networking fundamentals (L2/L3, routing, NAT, ACLs).
Exposure to CrowdStrike and Novapor (nice to have, not required).
Security fundamentals: CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) at a basic level.
Security Administrator
The Security Administrator role is responsible for designing, planning, implementing, and supporting various hardware and software security solutions to support the operations of the company. The position will be on-site in our downtown Cincinnati location.
Responsibilities
· Candidate should be able to handle first point escalation for all security technical and process issues
· Oversee the execution and completion of assigned tasks
· Troubleshooting reported problems
· Create and modify firewall rule sets, policies, and security device configurations
· Monitor and report on the availability of the various security layers
· Perform trend analysis, identify top security incidents, and work with respective teams to minimize future risks
· Document and improve existing processes
· Design, set up, and configure security architecture including hardware and software solutions based on the needs of the organization
· Plan and schedule changes coordinating with different stakeholders based on business needs
· Facilitate and support business-to-business connectivity of mission critical interfaces and systems
· Monitor security logs for alerts to troubleshoot and remediate as necessary
· Support security training and awareness programs throughout the organization
· Monitor, support, and report on vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, as well as compliance related solutions
· Design, set up, and configure various access solutions from remote access VPNs to site-to-site VPNs using diversified security platforms
· Perform root cause analysis on security events as needed
Position Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Cyber Security or related Computer Science
· Hands-on experience and expertise in firewall solution delivery practices which include upgrade, research, design, build, deploy, administration, and support.
· Ability to present ideas in user-friendly, business-friendly, and technical language.
· Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
· Proven hands-on experience with firewall technologies and comprehensive knowledge of networking communications and network security
· Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
· Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
· The ability to conduct research into a wide range of security issues is required.
· Highly self-motivated and directed with a strong attention to detail.
· Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Technologies
· Checkpoint firewall administration
· Cisco network and security administration
o Certification preferred
· Azure experience with Network Security Groups and Application Security Groups
· KnowBe4 Security Awareness
· SD-WAN knowledge