Cybersecurity & IT Systems Administrator – Smart Buildings – Remote

>>THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION THAT CAN BE LOCATED ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.<<

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

Transform the everyday with us!

Cybersecurity and IT Systems Administrators design, configure, administer, and support leading edge technology to ensure Siemens can continue to deliver high quality solutions and services to our customers.

• This role supports the Siemens Smart Infrastructure Buildings U.S. business and reports to the director of Cybersecurity and IT Solutions and Services.
• This role coordinates closely with and takes direction from the national Managed Services lead and the Portfolio Manager for Cybersecurity and IT solutions and services.
• In this role, you will be a key technical expert and focuses on developing and maintaining the infrastructure, systems, applications, and processes needed to deliver Cybersecurity and IT solutions and services to Siemens’ customers.

As a Cybersecurity and IT Systems Administrator you will:

• Design, configure, and deploy IT systems such as networking, compute, virtualization, and storage used to enable the delivery of both internal and customer-facing cybersecurity and IT capabilities.
• Administer and maintain IT systems including monitoring performance, making changes to configuration, and troubleshooting issues on systems such as network switches, firewalls, hypervisors, and SAN/NAS storage devices.
• Design, configure, and deploy cybersecurity and IT applications such as Remote Monitoring and Management tools (RMM), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), End Point Detection and Response products (EDR), Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM), and backup solutions.
• Administer and maintain cybersecurity and IT applications including, monitoring performance, maintaining user accounts and groups, configuring functionality, implementing integrations, and configuring databases
• Deploy, configure, administer and maintain Windows-based server operating systems including imaging, configuration hardening, role administration (DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, etc.), monitoring performance and functionality, managing patching/updates, managing certificates, and troubleshooting issues.
• Administer and maintain key infrastructure systems such as imaging servers and distribution methods, monitoring systems, and backup and restoration capabilities for both internal-use lab and production hosting environments.
• Provide system and application support including managing and responding to issue reports, supporting stakeholders across teams, and collaborating to implement new functionality and capabilities.
• Maintain physical co-location infrastructure and setup including coordinating with co-location provider, physical system maintenance, and cable management.
• Design and implement automation solutions including scripting common tasks, customizing functionality (such as imaging task sequences), and developing system integrations.
• Support development of API integrations including ensuring API connectivity, maintaining development environments, implementing security methods, and monitoring functionality.
• Support the implementation of security controls including coordinating with cybersecurity teams, reviewing controls, implementing control measures, documenting control implementation, providing implementation evidence, hardening systems, and monitoring control efficacy.
• Support the development and maintenance of productivity and functionality applications and solution built using low-code platforms such as Microsoft PowerApps, PowerAutomate, PowerBI, and Mendix.
• Develop and maintain documentation including, network topologies, system design documents, configuration baselines, as-built documentation, and reference documentation.
• Manage cybersecurity and IT assets including, tracking physicall assets, maintaining asset control, and reporting on asset lifecycle planning.

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• 2-3+ years of experience with common cybersecurity technologies including, but not limited to; firewalls, IDS/IPS, HIDS/HIPS, EDR, vulnerability scanners, and SIEM
• 2-3+ years of experience with common IT technologies including, but not limited to; switches, firewalls, routers, wireless APs, SFPs, structured cabling, hypervisors, and Windows OS
• 2-3+ years of experience deploying and administering Windows Server OS environments including, but not limited to; configuring roles, administering move/add/change, working with certificates, and troubleshooting issues
• 1-2+ years of experience with designing best-practice cybersecurity architectures including, but not limited to; trust boundary and segmentation design, DMZ designation, network tap and traffic collection
• 1-2+ years of experience with designing best-practice IT architectures including, but not limited to: calculating port densities, determining PoE loads, selecting cabling types and layouts, designing TCP/IP subnetting and segmentation, vLAN organization, and selecting logical switching topologies
• 1-2+ years of experience designing and deploying IT hardware systems such as networking, compute, and storage
• 1-2+ years of experience working with Microsoft 365 related toolsets, such as SharePoint Online and PowerPlatform (PowerApps, PowerAutomate, PowerBI, etc.)
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and industry best practices including, but not limited to; NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Controls, CIS hardening guidelines and federal Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and controls.
• Strong written and oral communication skills – ability to communicate effectively across teams and foster good working relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively organize and run both remote and in-person meetings, including, but not limited to: developing agendas, organizing topics, promoting participation, taking minutes, etc.
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Familiarity with common Cybersecurity and IT design and execution tools such as Visio, Iris Intangi, and project management software
• Experience in a customer service role and ability to effectively communicate technical topics to non-technical audiences

You’ll benefit from: 

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
• The pay range for this position is $82,320 – $141,120. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.