Specialist, Technology Systems and Security

Description

POSITION TITLE:

Specialist, Technology Systems & Security

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor, Technology Systems & Security

DIRECT REPORTS:

None

STATUS:

Exempt

DATE:

March 2026

LOCATION:

Information Technology

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Technology Systems & Security Specialist is responsible for planning, implementing, securing, and managing the organization's information systems, cloud platforms, and network infrastructure. This role expands beyond traditional security monitoring to include day-to-day administration of enterprise systems, cloud services, and security platforms, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, availability, and operational reliability across the technology environment.

The position serves as a key technical resource supporting cybersecurity, systems engineering, and platform operations in alignment with organizational business objectives and IT strategic priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Security Operations & Risk Management

* Stay current with the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.

* Monitor, analyze, and respond to suspicious network, system, and application activity.

* Monitor and restrict access to sensitive, confidential, or regulated data across on-premises and cloud environments.

* Investigate security incidents, document findings, implement response actions, and generate reports for IT leadership and key stakeholders.

* Implement and maintain security controls such as encryption, firewalls, endpoint protection, identity controls, and secure authentication mechanisms.

* Routinely identify, test, deploy, and verify security patches across systems, applications, and infrastructure.

Systems Administration

* Administer, monitor, and support enterprise network infrastructure, including Meraki firewalls, switches, wireless access points, and network policies.

* Manage and maintain the Verkada platform, including cameras, access control, alarms, and associated security configurations.

* Administer Microsoft 365 services, including but not limited to:

* Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, Office 365)

* Exchange Online

* SharePoint Online

* Microsoft Purview (Data Loss Prevention, Information Protection, eDiscovery)

* Support identity and access management, including Azure AD / Entra , role-based access controls, conditional access, and MFA policies.

* Manage and support cloud services in Microsoft Azure, Google Workspace, and Amazon Web Services, including security configuration, resource monitoring, access controls, and cost-awareness best practices.

* Maintain system availability, performance, and reliability through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and remediation.

Compliance, Documentation & Process Improvement

* Assist with security and compliance initiatives (e.g., PCI DSS) by implementing and maintaining required technical safeguards.

* Document system configurations, security controls, operational procedures, and user guides.

* Continually improve IT processes and procedures; ensure standard operating procedures are consistently followed and kept current.

* Provide security awareness guidance and technical training to users and IT staff as needed.

Project & Collaboration

* Participate in the analysis, design, testing, implementation, and maintenance of security and systems solutions based on business requirements.

* Demonstrate strong project planning and execution skills to meet timelines, quality standards, and organizational priorities.

* Collaborate with other IT staff, vendors, and business stakeholders to support enterprise technology initiatives.

* Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Approximately 90% sitting and 10% standing/walking.

* Direct interaction with administrative staff, management, and technical teams.

* Requires professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills required for technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration.

* Works independently with minimal supervision; requires high levels of analytical and problem-solving ability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Scheduling

* Typically, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

* May require working outside of normal hours including weekends and holidays.

2. Pre-Employment Requirements:

* Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

3. Education &

Certifications:

* 4 - Year College Degree

* IT Certifications in appropriate discipline preferred

* Willing to substitute relevant work experience in lieu of the above education and certification requirement

4. Knowledge &

Experience:

* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

* Knowledge of system, application, and cloud security threats and vulnerabilities.

* Experience with network hardware including firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless technologies.

* Understanding of LAN/WAN architectures and TCP/IP networking.

* Working knowledge of virtualization and cloud computing platforms.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and…