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Cybersecurity System Administrator
Partners In HealthUnited StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 May 2026
💰 $85,000/yr($75,000/yr – $85,000/yr)
About the role
Position Title: Cybersecurity System Administrator Reports to: Senior Director, Information Security Location: Employees in this role can work from our Boston, MA office, remotely within the U.S. or hybrid of these two options (up to 5% travel) Position Type: Full-Time, Regular, 40 hours/week, Exempt
Position Overview The Cybersecurity System Administrator is a critical, hands-on role dedicated to the day-to-day operational defense of Partners In Health’s (PIH) global IT infrastructure. Serving as the organization's first line of defense, this individual is responsible for continuously monitoring our digital environment, triaging daily security alerts, and maintaining the health of our core defensive tools across both on-premises and cloud-based systems.
The Cybersecurity System Administrator will work closely with the Information Security Director and the broader IT department to execute our security strategy. This role focuses on critical execution: running routine vulnerability scans, managing identity and access controls, assisting with incident response, implementing priority cyber defenses, and serving as the primary escalation point for security-related helpdesk tickets. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented IT professional looking to deepen their hands-on expertise in cybersecurity operations. By maintaining the daily security posture, educating end-users, and executing established security playbooks, the Cybersecurity System Administrator plays a direct and vital role in protecting the systems and data that support PIH’s global health and social justice mission.
Responsibilities Daily Security Operations, Monitoring & Defense (40%)
- Monitor the organization’s Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and alerting platforms daily. Serve as the first line of defense to triage initial security alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and escalate complex or critical issues to senior security staff.
- Assist in the daily administration and health monitoring of security tools, including antivirus, EDR, firewalls, and email security tools.
- Work under the guidance of the Information Security Director to fine-tune monitoring alerts and detection rules to reduce false positives and alert fatigue.
- Review daily threat intelligence feeds and assist in updating internal blocklists and security controls based on emerging threats.
- Implement key cyber defenses, as prioritized by the Information Security Director and the IT Leadership team.
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