IT Security Administrator - Long Term Project - Carson , NV

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$40.00/hr - $47.00/hr

IT Security Administrator
- Long Term Project
- Carson City, NV

Title:

IT Security Administrator

Location:

Carson City, NV
* 100% on site work
* Compensation: $40.00 - $47.00/Hour
Duration:6-12+ months long term project with possible extensions
Work Requirement: US Citizen, GC Holder, or Authorized to work in the U.S.
Project:

Our Government client in Carson City NV is looking Security Administrator.


SUMMARY
The Analyst will assist the Information Security Officer (ISO) in enhancing the organization’s information security posture by developing and maintaining documentation and playbooks, configuring logging and alert systems, creating automations, and supporting compliance and risk management activities. The role enables the ISO to focus on strategic priorities by offloading routine and technical tasks. The goal of this SOW is to augment the bandwidth of the ISO, matching the skillset of the contractor to a subset of the key responsibilities listed below.


RESPONSIBILITIES
Documentation and Runbook Development

• Develop and maintain detailed documentation and playbooks for daily, weekly, and monthly information security operations, including incident response procedures and system maintenance tasks.
• Create and update checklists for operational tasks, such as patch management, vulnerability scans, and access control reviews.
• Format and standardize information security policies, procedures, and guidelines for clarity and accessibility.

• Configure logging mechanisms for security tools (e.g., Graylog, NXLog, Logstash Forti Analyzer) to capture relevant security events and system activities.
• Set up and fine-tune alert rules for real-time detection of security incidents, such as unauthorized access attempts or anomalous network traffic.
• Monitor and validate log integrity and retention policies to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

• Develop automated scripts (e.g., using Python or Power Shell) to streamline repetitive security tasks, such as log analysis, vulnerability scanning, and report generation.
• Create workflows to automate incident response processes, including ticket creation, escalation, and notification for security events.
• Integrate automation tools with existing security platforms (e.g., SIEM, ticketing systems) to improve operational efficiency and reduce response times.

• Collect and organize data for risk assessments, including asset inventories, vulnerability scan results, and threat intelligence feeds.
• Support compliance audits by preparing documentation and evidence for frameworks like IRS Publication 1075 and PCI DSS.
• Track and report on remediation efforts for identified vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.

• Collect and analyze data from security tools (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection platforms) to generate metrics on vulnerabilities, incidents, and system performance.
• Develop automated scripts (e.g., using Python or Power Shell) to streamline data collection and reporting processes.

• Assist in the execution of operational tasks, such as user access reviews, security patch verification, and backup validation.
• Support the ISO in coordinating incident response drills and tabletop exercises.
• Perform additional tasks as directed to support information security initiatives.

• Modernization Project Deliverables
• Implementation Plans
• Scope Management Plans
• Project Communications Plan
• Activity List
• Risk Management Plan

• Strong working knowledge of computer networks, Windows, and Linux.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing SIEM tools.
• Experience with…