Senior Security Administrator

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The principal purpose of the Senior Security Administrator position is to support and maintain the organization’s security environment by protecting information, systems, and resources from security risks. The role is responsible for implementing security procedures, managing user access, monitoring security activities, and supporting compliance with organizational security policies and standards.

Security Administrator will support the administration, monitoring, and continual improvement of our cybersecurity applications and platforms. The individual will play a key role in ensuring the ongoing functionality of existing security tools.

Administer and maintain cybersecurity platforms (e.g., SIEMs, EDR solutions, vulnerability scanners, email security gateways, public security scoring sites).

About Manhattan Associates

• We create possibilities that move life and commerce forward Welcome to Manhattan.
• Every day, our supply chain commerce technology connects two billion people to 20 billion consumer choices.
• In the warehouse, on the road and in the store, we make what was once impossible, possible.
• Our team members’ backgrounds, experiences and perspectives add to us as a whole and make us unique.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cybersecurity tools and platforms for disruptions, alerts, misconfigurations, and performance issues.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of platforms and escalate significant issues and incidents to senior security staff in a timely manner.
• Recommend and assist with functional improvements to existing security solutions.
• Participate in audits, security reviews, and compliance initiatives as needed.
• Assist in documenting cybersecurity processes, configurations, and workflows.
• Evaluate security implications of current processes, service requests, and proposed changes

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have a foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles and a strong willingness to learn and grow into an engineering-focused career path.
• 4+ years or more of overall IT experience, preferably in systems, network, infrastructure, or technical support environments 1–2 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security, with exposure to security operations and administration 1–2 years of experience working with cloud environments, such as Microsoft Azure, GCP, AWS or similar platforms
• Experience with anti-malware and malware response, basic administration and monitoring of security tools including antivirus/EDR, SIEM platforms, firewalls, and identity and access management (IAM) systems
• Experience identifying, assessing, and remediating security vulnerabilities across systems, applications, and infrastructure
• Exposure to security and secrets management platforms used to protect credentials, keys, passwords, and other sensitive information

Ability to properly handle confidential and sensitive information

• Basic understanding of encryption technologies and digital certificate management, including certificate installation, renewal, and troubleshooting
• Basic experience with incident response & resolution on Windows and Linux systems, including investigation, containment, and remediation
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve security-related issues
• Experience with running scripts and scripting languages necessary for troubleshooting and identifying EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s degree in information systems or comparable experience CEH, CHFI, SSCP or Security+ highly desired ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Monitor various platforms for security design flaws, configuration flaws, and other security related service changes

Monitor ticketing systems and respond according to severity

• Perform platform configuration updates as required for end-user operation
• Monitor end-user compliance with acceptable use policies and configurations remain in compliance with security requirements
• Ensure known vulnerabilities are managed and mitigated in a timely manner

Responding to security events and participating in investigations

• Ensure regulatory controls are followed and evidence of violation is maintained for review
• Maintain current knowledge of security practices ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Knowledge of NIST, CIS Top 20, and ISO 27001 controls
• Knowledge of business impact and critical needs for IT services
• Ability to manage tasks independently and escalate as necessary
• Ability to work with and coordinate between multiple groups
• Ability to function in a dynamic environment, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize appropriately & ability to pay attention to detail Desire to learn security best practices and promote security throughout the organization

Committed to diversity and inclusion

• At Manhattan, it’s about more than just the work.
• From cultural celebrations to interest groups to volunteer opportunities, your true self is always welcome here.
• In the United States, Manhattan Associates participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration.
• Participation in the E-Verify Program allows Manhattan to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees after the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) has been completed.

We are proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran.