Senior IT Security Administrator

PeoplesBank

Senior IT Security Administrator at PeoplesBank plays a critical role in cybersecurity. Safeguarding systems and data while implementing advanced security solutions.

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
Works with the bank’s associated vendors as needed
Updates and makes recommendations to computer security policies and procedures
Produce and maintain documentation and standard operational procedures
Provides guidance, training, set-up, and implementation of the bank’s IT security systems
Follows and implements best practice standards for IT security (e.g., NIST, FS-ISAC, etc.)
Oversight of patch management process
Works with the Security team, Network Administrators and Helpdesk to review and apply/coordinate applicable software patches and upgrades to bank systems
Documents applied security patches
Review and respond to security events
Works with Risk Oversight Group to provide guidance on incident analysis, root cause analysis, and problem resolution
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Four (4) to Eight (8) years of relevant experience
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

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Firewall ManagementAnti-Malware ImplementationPatch ManagementActive Directory SecurityPenetration TestingEncryption TechniquesSecurity DocumentationIncident AnalysisSIEM ManagementVirtualized Environment Security

Soft Skills

Customer Service SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCritical Thinking

Certifications

Security+ Certification