Network Security Administrator

A network & security administrator helps secure computer systems for a company, organization, or agency. As a network & security administrator, your job duties may involve creating or updating security infrastructure and continually monitoring networks for unauthorized access or suspicious activities. Network & Security Administrator design and install a network security policy across the network.

A security administrator installs, administers and troubleshoots an organization’s security solutions. The security administrator will ensure the network’s security is protected against unauthorized access, modification or destruction and troubleshoot any access problems.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installing, administering, and troubleshooting network security solutions.
• Updating software with the latest security patches and ensuring the proper defences are present for each network resource.
• Performing vulnerability and penetration tests, identifying and defending against threats, and developing disaster recovery plans.
• Configuring security systems, analyzing security requirements, and recommending improvements.
• Monitoring network traffic for suspicious behaviour.
• Creating network policies and authorization roles and defending against unauthorized access, modifications, and destruction.
• Consulting with staff, managers, and executives about the best security practices and providing technical advice.
• Training staff to understand and use security protocols.
• Provide technical support services to IT support staff at various branches

QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Good teaching, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Authentication
• Access control
• Firewalls
• Disaster prevention
• Recovery
• Intrusion detection
• Encryption
• Data Integrity
• System Administration
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Secure Network Architecture
• Vulnerability Testing
• Threat modelling
• Virtualization Technologies
• Cloud Security
• Firewalls
• Encryption solutions
• Secure coding practice