Junior Security Administrator

Job Summary

The Junior Security Administrator plays an essential role in safeguarding the organization’s digital infrastructure, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring users have the appropriate level of access. Working closely with security solutions engineer and systems teams, this role handles day-to-day security operations, identity and access management (IAM), endpoint protection, and basic vulnerability tracking. The ideal candidate is an analytical, detail-oriented professional with a strong security mindset who is ready to enforce security baselines and help maintain corporate compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily user access control tasks. Provision and de-provision user accounts, configure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), manage single sign-on (SSO) integrations, and enforce the principle of least privilege across corporate systems.

• Assist in maintaining and deploying Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) or antivirus agents across all corporate workstations and servers. Ensure definition files are updated and investigate minor endpoint alerts.

• Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) consoles, firewall logs, and cloud security alerts. Perform initial triage on suspicious activities (e.g., unusual login locations, flagged emails) and elevate high-risk threats to security solutions engineer.

• Assist in executing routine internal and external vulnerability scans. Document findings, track remediation progress across systems and network teams, and verify that critical patches are applied on schedule.

• Manage corporate email security gateways. Review flagged spam or phishing reports from users, update blocklists and assist in running internal phishing simulation campaigns to improve employee awareness.

• Assist in gathering evidence, logs, and configuration records for periodic governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) audits, ensuring alignment with standards like ISO 27001, HIPAA, or NIST frameworks.

• Maintain precise documentation of security policies, access matrices, approved exception logs, and incident handling runbooks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Practical experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Active Directory. Understanding of Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and role-based access control (RBAC).

• Solid grasp of core security concepts including firewalls, Access Control Lists (ACLs), user VPNs, data encryption at rest and in transit, and secure protocols (HTTPS, SSH, TLS).

• Comfortable navigating both Windows Server/Workstation environments and enterprise Linux distributions to verify local security settings.

• Basic ability to read and interpret log files from operating systems, applications, and network devices.

• Must be willing to work in rotating shifts or US time zone.

• Must be willing to work in the office at Bridgetowne, QC.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Medical Solutions Philippines provides Equal Employment Opportunity in compliance with all applicable government laws, ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.

Data Privacy Disclaimer

Medical Solutions Philippines is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy applies to the personal data collected and processed during the recruitment process. We will process your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

Purpose of Processing

Your personal data will be collected and processed solely for the purpose of recruitment and selection activities related to the advertised position. This includes assessing your qualifications for the role, communicating with you during the recruitment process, and making hiring decisions.

Types of Personal Data Collected

- Contact information (e.g., name, address, email address, phone number)

- Professional qualifications and work experience

- Educational background and certifications

- Employment history and references

- Any other information you voluntarily provide in your application

Legal Basis for Processing

Processing of your personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party (i.e., to assess your suitability for employment) and for our legitimate interests in making employment decisions.

Data Retention

Your personal data will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Disclosure of Personal Data

Your personal data may be disclosed to third parties only when necessary for the purposes of recruit