Senior IT Security Administrator

PeoplesBank

Senior IT Security Administrator at PeoplesBank ensuring security of the bank's systems and data. Leading cybersecurity efforts and implementing advanced solutions for protection against threats.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeHolyoke • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,000 - $97,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recommend, plan, and implement security measures to protect bank systems
Oversight of day-to-day firewall, anti-malware, Microsoft Purview and Security Admin Centers, MFA, and secure email gateway monitoring and updating
Update and make recommendations to computer security policies and procedures which relate to the internal and external integrity of the Banks systems
Produce and maintain documentation and standard operational procedures
Provides guidance, training, set-up, and implementation of the bank’s IT security systems
Oversight of patch management process
Documents applied security patches, including the criticality and patch purpose
Review and respond to security events
Works with Risk Oversight Group to provide guidance on incident analysis, root cause analysis, and problem resolution
Works with AVP - Security Officer to review IT security issues and incidents
Fully documents and reviews any concerns to management
Works with Risk Oversight Group to review user access and permissions as needed
Manages security system logs and alerts via a SIEM and/or other tools
Works with Security team, Risk Oversight Group, and Network team in developing and updating business continuity and disaster recovery protocols
Collaborates with Security Team and Risk Oversight Group to identify and plan for data security initiatives and implementation of solutions on the Bank’s network and systems
Stays current on emerging threats and vulnerabilities, proactively safeguarding bank systems from potential attacks
Provides informed recommendations based on evolving industry trends and best practices
Other related duties as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Four (4) to Eight (8) years of relevant experience
Required a thorough knowledge of the security field
Must have excellent customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Organized with attention to detail
Able to develop and understand technical documents
Strong critical thinking skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
Thorough understanding of computer-related security systems including firewalls, email gateways, encryption, and password protection and authentication
Strong working knowledge of Active Directory and group policy security schemes
Experience with application/system IT Security assessments including internal/external penetration testing
Thorough understanding of vulnerability and patch management
Proficient with a broad array of security software applications and tools
Working knowledge of hardening host’s and guest operating systems in a virtualized environment
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, and Purview.
Security+ or equivalent certification required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation
Workplace flexibility
Competitive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

Firewall ManagementAnti-Malware ImplementationSecurity Policy DevelopmentPenetration TestingPatch ManagementEncryption TechniquesPassword ProtectionTechnical DocumentationSecurity Software ProficiencyVirtualized Environment Hardening

Soft Skills

Customer Service SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCritical Thinking

Certifications

Security+ Certification