Data Security Admin 2

Remote

 

HM:

Labor Cat: 

 

 

Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Duration: 12 Months

 

Site: 100% remote

 

Export Control: No

Will Close to New Subs:

 

**Must be able to pass a live coding test

 

 

Notes from Spotlight Call:

 

 

 

Job Description:

 

Summary:

The main function of a data security administrator is to plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure of information. A typical data security administrator is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing security measures to safeguard the computer database.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.
• Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
• Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
• Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
• Modify computer security files to incorpo*** new software, correct errors or change individual access status.
• Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.

 

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Basic knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.
• Basic knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Basic knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations, agency rules and the democratic political process.
• Basic knowledge of computer development software, such as Cisco Systems, IBM Tivoli Identity Management (TIM), etc.

 

Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree in computer programming or relevant field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-4 years experience required.

 

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

• The candidate will work within a team the processes requests for network policy changes.
• This role specifically will proactively take requests from a queue and provide a security assessment of the request and how it aligns to Caterpillar network security policies.
•  These requests will be for firewall rules, proxy exceptions, cloud connectivity, or general network security requests.
• Additional work will include maintenance activities tied to deployed firewall rules.

 

Typical Day:

• Process requests from ticket queue and provide policy analysis of the request, resulting in approval or denial of request.
• Training / helping users submit requests as needed.
• Communicating with customers verbally and written on policy decisions.
• Helping users identify alternative solutions to enable their business outcomes that align to Caterpillar policies.
• Maintenance activities tied to cleanup and validation of existing deployed firewall rules / proxy policies / cloud solutions.

 

• Working with a team of about 10 people.
• Will have weekly team meetings.
• Always communicating online through teams to problem solve and help process requests.
• Fast paced and deadline oriented

 

Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree in computer programming or relevant field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-4 years experience in cybersecurity required.

 

 

Technical Skills Required:

(Required)

• 1 to 2 year experience with Firewall administration or rule analysis

 

(Desired)

• Checkpoint firewall experience is a plus
• Cybersecurity certifications

 

Soft Skills Required:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.