IT Security Administrator

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states, serving the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. It is a 100% employee‑owned company that emphasizes ownership, learning, and growth.

Reporting to the IT Security Manager, the IT Security Administrator is a key member of the IT team. The role involves managing all aspects of cybersecurity within The Kendall Group and providing input across the organization by implementing secure processes and audits.

• Administer and support cybersecurity standards.
• Follow developed policies and procedures for verifying information security with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Follow established communication protocols.
• Respond to, mitigate, and log cybersecurity incidents.
• Monitor the security tools, antivirus, backup, and disaster recovery systems within the organization.
• Perform information system audits.
• Participate in the design and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits.
• Administer, oversee, and audit user access controls and permissions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure security requirements are met during software deployment.
• Participate in the tactical response to emerging cyber threats, interpret implications, and devise resolution plans.
• Maintain anti‑virus/endpoint protection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Process Management
• Problem Solving
• Technical Expertise

Work Experience: 2 years of security administration experience; strong knowledge of Information Security concepts; strong understanding of computer networking principles.

Education: Undergraduate degree, certification, or equivalent work experience.

Analytics/Computer

Skills:

Proficiency with modern security platforms and backup/recovery software; familiarity with industry standard security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or NERC-CIP.

Organization

Skills:

Highly organized and detail‑oriented; ability to multi‑task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast‑paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment.

Cross‑functional

Skills:

Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; flexible and quickly adaptable to changing priorities; demonstrated problem‑solving skills; ability to handle a large volume of phone calls.

Communication

Skills:

Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization; strong interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to present information in a manner that can be understood by non‑technical staff.

Physical, Mental and Visual

Skills:

Ability to see, talk, and hear;
Ability to sit for 8 hours a day.

Physical Environment: Normal office environment; occasional warehouse, fabrication environment, and exposure to moving equipment.

Travel: Must be willing to work occasional weekends or off hours and willing to travel if necessary.

• 5 years of previous security administration experience.
• Advanced degree in business or computer science.
• Industry recognized security certifications.
• Industry recognized networking certification.
• Proficiency in VMware deployment and administration, Red Hat Linux and Cisco networking hardware, MS O365.

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.