IT Security Administrator

Introduction

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented IT Security Administrator to support and maintain the organisation’s IT security environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day security administration, user access management, security auditing, and ensuring compliance with established security policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of IT security principles, experience in managing user access controls, and relevant industry certifications, including CompTIA Security+ and GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) .

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day IT security administration and operational support.

• Manage user accounts, access permissions, and authentication controls.

• Administer user access provisioning, modification, and deprovisioning in line with security policies.

• Conduct regular access reviews and security audits to identify potential risks and compliance gaps.

• Monitor security controls and investigate access-related security issues.

• Ensure compliance with internal IT security policies, procedures, and industry best practices.

• Maintain accurate records of user access, security activities, audit findings, and corrective actions.

• Assist with identifying, assessing, and mitigating information security risks.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures.

• Investigate and resolve security administration issues and escalate incidents where necessary.

• Collaborate with IT teams to maintain a secure and compliant IT environment.

• Recommend improvements to access management processes and security controls.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Relevant qualification in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Proven experience in IT security administration, user access management, and security auditing.

• Strong understanding of access control principles, authentication, authorisation, and least-privilege access.

• Knowledge of IT security policies, risk management, and compliance requirements.

• Good analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Required Certifications

Candidates must hold the following certifications

• CompTIA Security+

• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

Key Competencies

• IT security administration

• User access and identity management

• Security auditing and compliance

• Access control reviews

• Risk identification and mitigation

• Security policy implementation

• Incident investigation and escalation

• Technical documentation and reporting

• Communication and stakeholder collaboration