Systems Security Administrator in Durham, NC

Systems Security Administrator Job Description

Systems security administrators maintain and support existing business system applications. They must demonstrate technical knowledge of data systems security procedures and familiarity with systems hardware and software. Candidates should have good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team setting. It is important that candidates keep abreast of industry security trends and developments, as well as applicable government regulations. A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, plus several years of computer systems and security-related experience are typical requirements for the job, although relevant work experience can sometimes be substituted for a four-year degree.

Typical systems security administrator duties:

Monitoring systems security and responding to security incidentsParticipating in security systems testing; documenting failures and corrective action takenReporting anomalies with systems and monitoring database uptimeEnsuring integrity and confidentiality of sensitive dataPreventing and detecting intrusion

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Salary for Systems Security Administrator in Durham, NC
114368 - 163530
25th percentile
114368
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
137914
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
163530
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
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