Sr. Systems Security Administrator - U.S.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Systems Security Administrator is to ensure that all IT systems: both hardware and software based, operate efficiently across BS&B s US affiliates with a key emphasis on system

security and data resilience. The job also entails the completion of key IT security projects that are in line with the organization s strategic objectives and growth plans. In order to

successfully work in this environment, some travel will be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage and maintain the network environment and all associated physical and logical structures.
• Manage and configure the US active directory environment including AD synchronization, group and security policies.
• Maintain the Microsoft Azure server environment and network topology.
• Manage the US data backup and resiliency services across the US affiliates.
• Support employee user access and role-based system access and right management, including audit tracking.
• Develop and maintain support documentation in accordance with BS&B and industry standards.
• Interact with IT equipment vendors, contractors and consultants.
• Responsible for all decisions pertaining to the purchasing and installation of all hardware, software and networking equipment in the U.S. region
• Responsible for all IT security-based strategic planning projects in the U.S. region.

KEY ACCOUNTAILITIES:

• Managing administrative duties and ticket documentation effectively and in a proactive way.
• Manage the network, server and application environment across the governed regions.
• Examine the networking topologies of each facility in the NAFTA region in order to optimize data flow, security and resiliency.
• Assess the data security requirements in each of the governed regions and develop suitable response plans to handle both internal and external threats.
• Advise on tools, best practice techniques and methodologies that enhance the organization s infrastructure.

KEY CHALLENGES:

• Complete all assigned projects on time and to a high standard.
• Ensure that the communication systems are fully operational across all regions. This includes email, Internet, intercompany, audio and video communications.
• Ensure that all direct reports are performing their assigned duties successfully.
• Ensure that all problems are communicated sufficiently and on a timely basis to all affected parties.
• Proactively work to identify security risks, categorize them and provide suitable solutions.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor s degree in software engineering, networking systems or a systems security discipline.
• Azure Administration certification is a distinct advantage.
• Cybersecurity accreditation an advantage.
• 5 to 7 years experience in a mid to large company environment as a network or system security administrator.
• Proven track record of problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills: both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.

DIRECT REPORTS:

• System Administrator in charge of supporting the U.S. operations
• All external IT support and security contractors in the U.S.

AAP/EEO

BS&B and Affiliated Companies provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.