- Design and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure architecture.
- Define standards for network, systems, and endpoint configurations.
- Lead the design and implementation of cloud and on-prem environments.
- Ensure infrastructure aligns with security and compliance requirements.
- Develop and maintain security architecture and strategy.
- Implement and manage endpoint protection, identity security, and access controls.
- Define and enforce conditional access and MFA strategies.
- Continuously assess and improve security posture.
- Lead response efforts for security incidents and major technical events.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate containment, remediation, and recovery activities.
- Provide technical escalation support for complex issues.
- Design and maintain disaster recovery and backup strategies.
- Ensure systems meet recovery time and recovery point objectives.
- Conduct testing and validation of recovery processes.
- Improve system resilience and availability.
- Serve as technical authority over managed service provider.
- Define expectations for infrastructure performance and security.
- Review and validate MSP work, configurations, and changes.
- Escalate and resolve vendor-related technical issues.
- Ensure MSP activities align with internal standards and policies.
- Provide technical approval for infrastructure and security changes.
- Ensure changes align with architecture and security standards.
- Collaborate with Governance & Risk on control implementation.
- Support controlled and auditable change processes.
- Partner with the IT Director on technology strategy and roadmap.
- Advise leadership on infrastructure and security risks.
- Support Service Operations with Tier 3 escalation guidance.
- Collaborate with Governance on policy implementation.
- Security posture of the organization
- Integrity and scalability of infrastructure architecture
- Effective incident response and resolution
- Reliability of backup and disaster recovery systems
- Technical performance of managed service providers
- Enforcement of infrastructure and security standards
- 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering and/or cybersecurity
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
- Strong experience with network architecture and security (firewalls, segmentation)
- Experience with identity platforms (Active Directory, Entra ID)
- Experience with endpoint security and management tools
- Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Experience in hybrid cloud environments (Azure preferred)
- Certifications such as CISSP, CCNA/CCNP, or Microsoft security certifications
- Experience working with managed service providers
- Experience in regulated environments
- Strong technical architecture and design skills
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Ownership and accountability mindset
- Ability to lead technical decisions
- Clear communication of complex technical concepts
- Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
This role supports Accountability, Discipline, Security & Stewardship, Service Excellence, and Continuous Improvement within the IT department.
This position is full-time in person, onsite in Florence AL.
Preferred
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5 year(s): Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)
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5 year(s): Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
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5 year(s): Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
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5 year(s): Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
Preferred
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Associates or better in Information Technology or related field
Required
Preferred
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Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
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Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
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Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
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Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
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Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
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Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Preferred
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Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
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Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
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Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
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Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
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Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
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Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
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Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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