PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Security Administrator I will perform various IT Security related functions to include the process of creating, maintaining, and removing user access to various systems, ensuring the right level of access at the right time. Working under established guidelines, policies and protocols, this position ensures the proper access to all types of enterprise applications, data communications systems, and services for each account holder while maintaining compliance with various audit requirements.

This is a temporary (direct hire) position for approximately 6-12 months (subject to change based on business need).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Following is a summary of the essential functions of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Administer security of the system(s) and user IDs which include account creation, deletion, modification, reset, or extension
• Act as an escalation point for security problems not resolved by the IT Support Desk
• Conduct basic analysis to ensure that security on all platforms complies with published company procedures
• Conduct a review of applicable system access reports and audit logs and files or reports problems accordingly
• Manage security for local, group and user accounts within a mixed Windows, Unix, and Linux environments
• Work with other technical teams on security projects and system integrations as needed
• Ensure compliance and adherence with corporate security controls and standards
• Ensure the protection of client and company information resources against unauthorized use, inappropriate degrees of access, disclosure, damage and/or loss
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation

MINIMUM SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Working knowledge of Active Directory/LDAP concepts such as Organization Units, group membership, and nested groups
• Working knowledge with Role Based Access Control (RBAC) methodology
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate security risk and compliance related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff

DESIRED SKILLS:

• A. S. in Computer Sciences or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of hands-on information security or network administration experience
• IAM (Identity and Access Management) experience to include working knowledge of IAM tools such as TAM, OIM, and Sailpoint.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to identify and resolve problems
• Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic knowledge of PCI and SOX-related controls
• 1+ certifications to include CompTIA Security+, Network+, or GIAC
• Experience in publicly traded financial services and/or insurance

National General is a leading insurance carrier which has been in the industry since 1939. Through subsidiaries and other affiliated companies, National General offers homeowners, flood, personal and commercial auto, RV, motorcycle, life, accident and supplemental health insurance products. National General Insurance is a thriving company committed to ensuring that our employees achieve their personal best. Our employees are advancing their careers at a best-in-class insurance provider that is an industry leader in innovation. We give employees resources which enable them to take charge of their own future success.