Network Security Administrator

Network Security Administrator | JOB DESCRIPTION 

SUMMARY 

At Magnolia, the Network Security Administrator is responsible for safeguarding an organization’s network, systems, and data security integrity. This role involves implementing security measures, monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity, and responding to security incidents. The administrator will configure firewalls, manage intrusion detection systems, and ensure compliance with security policies and standards. Additionally, they will conduct regular security audits, provide training to staff on security best practices, and stay updated on emerging security threats and technologies. This position works from Magnolia Headquarters in Waco, Texas. It reports to the IT Operations Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform network planning, detailed design, and hands-on implementation of IP network projects, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure network infrastructure tailored to meet organizational goals and project specifications* 
• Administer and configure network infrastructure, including switches, routers, wireless access points, and servers* 
• Develop and implement security strategies, policies, and procedures 
• Conduct security risk and vulnerability assessments* 
• Stay updated on security trends and ensure compliance 
• Manage security incident response procedures 
• Perform audits and reviews of security controls* 
• Assess the security of third-party vendors and partners 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

*Metrics evaluated on Performance Review 

 COMPETENCIES 

• Teamwork: Contribute to a team environment supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Work effectively with others, be a team player and contribute toward team goals. 
• Critical Thinking: Propose creative solutions within the specific specialization. Ability to analyze data, trends, and patterns. 
• Expertise: Expert in knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques relevant to specialization. Able to develop expertise in related area(s). 
• Communication: Actively engage in listening to teammates and guests and be open to feedback from guests, peers, and management. 
• Guest Focus: Ability to proactively understand and meet guest needs, ensuring a personalized and guest-centric experience. 
• Strategy and Goal Setting: Approach change with positivity and curiosity. Know your role in achieving team goals. 
• Hard skills: Experience with Microsoft Azure, Defender, Intune, Microsoft 365 Compliance Center, Data Loss Prevention and PII protections 

 ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university preferred. 
• 3-5 years of experience with a related degree, 4-7 years of experience with a non-related degree, or 5+ years of industry experience preferred. 
• Knowledge of security standards (ISO 27001, PCI,NIST, GDPR). 
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Defender, and Intune 
• Must be available to be on call as business needs require 

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and arms to reach, handle, feel; utilize fine motor dexterity of fingers; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS  

Magnolia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. 

 This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description at any time.