IT Security Administrator

Samaritan's Purse
Boone, North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/27/2015
Categories: Information Technology
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: Unspecified
Job Description:

Ensure the secure operation of computer systems, servers, and network connections for SP in coordination with the network support staff. 


Develop, implement, maintain, and oversee enforcement of policies, procedures and associated plans for system security administration and user system access based on industry-standard best practices.

 

Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of security enhancement and development efforts and emerging security alerts and issues.

 

Recommend, schedule, and perform security improvements, upgrades, and/or purchases.

 

Deploy, manage and maintain all security systems and their corresponding or associated software, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, cryptography systems, and anti-virus software.

 

Manage connection security for local area networks, the company website, the company intranet, and e-mail; perform penetration testing of all systems to identify system vulnerabilities.

 

Design, implement, and report on security system and end user activity audits and report to IS management, internal auditors, or as directed.

 

Monitor server logs, firewall logs, intrusion detection logs, and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity. Interpret activity and make recommendations for resolution.

 

Recommend, schedule and apply fixes, security patches, disaster recovery procedures, and any other measures required in the event of a security breach..

 

Available to provide on-call support as needed by management to fulfill the department Service Level Agreement and Internal Operating Procedures.

 

Four-year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred. 


About Samaritan's Purse

The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) gives a clear picture of God's desire for us to help those in desperate need wherever we find them. After describing how the Samaritan rescued a hurting man whom others had passed by, Jesus told His hearers, "Go and do likewise."    Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. For 40 years, Samaritan's Purse has done our utmost to follow Christ's command by going to the aid of the world's poor, sick, and suffering. We are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. This, in turn, earns us a hearing for the Gospel, the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ.   Our emergency relief programs provide desperately needed assistance to victims of natural disaster, war, disease, and famine. As we offer food, water, and temporary shelter, we meet critical needs and give people a chance to rebuild their lives. Our community development and vocational programs in impoverished villages and neighborhoods help people break the cycle of poverty and give them hope for a better tomorrow. We impact the lives of vulnerable children through educational, feeding, clothing, and shelter programs that let them know they are not forgotten.   Our Operation Christmas Child shoe box gift ministry and The Greatest Journey discipleship program demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, share the good news of Jesus Christ.We provide first-class treatment in the Name of the Great Physician through our World Medical Mission projects, as well as supplying mission hospitals with much needed equipment and supplies.Positions are available at our international headquarters in Boone, NC, throughout the U.S., and around the world. Visit our website at samaritanspurse.org for more information and to see a list of all current openings. If you are searching for a career with impact come see how we serve.

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