IT Administrator (Infrastructure & Cloud Security Specialist)

Location: Remote
Experience: 5+ years in IT infrastructure, cloud security, and international client support

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled IT Administrator with deep expertise in IT infrastructure, cloud security, and proactive breach prevention. The ideal candidate will ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of company and client systems while providing seamless remote support to global teams. Experience in security compliance, risk mitigation, and incident response is critical.

Key Responsibilities

1. IT Infrastructure & Security Management

• Administer and secure servers, networks, firewalls, VPNs, and endpoints (on-premise & cloud).
• Perform regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
• Implement zero-trust policies, MFA, encryption, and endpoint protection (EDR/XDR).
• Monitor SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Wazuh) for real-time threat detection.

2. Cloud Security & Data Protection

• Manage AWS/Azure/GCP environments with strict IAM, least-privilege access, and data encryption.
• Ensure secure backups, disaster recovery plans, and ransomware protection.
• Enforce GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, or ISO 27001 compliance (as applicable).

3. Incident Response & Breach Prevention

• Develop and test incident response plans (IRP) for data breaches.
• Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and apply patches.
• Train employees on security best practices (phishing, password hygiene, social engineering).

4. Remote Support & Global Collaboration

• Provide 24/7 remote IT support for international clients and internal teams.
• Document security policies, IT procedures, and compliance reports.
• Work with cross-border teams to align IT security with business needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

Security & Compliance:

• Hands-on experience with firewalls (Fortinet/Palo Alto), SIEM, IDS/IPS, and DLP tools.
• Knowledge of NIST, CIS Benchmarks, or MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Experience in penetration testing (a plus).

Cloud & Infrastructure:

• Proficient in AWS/Azure security tools (Guard Duty, Security Hub, Sentinel).
• Strong background in Windows/Linux server hardening.

Networking & Troubleshooting:

• Expertise in VPNs, VLANs, SD-WAN, and Zero Trust Networking.
• Scripting (PowerShell/Python/Bash) for automation and security tasks.

Soft Skills

• Fluent in English (additional languages preferred).
• Proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented in threat detection.
• Strong communication skills for global stakeholders and incident reporting.