Cybersecurity and Network Administrator

Cybersecurity and Network Administrator 

IT Department 

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a global network of policy research centers, is seeking a full-time Cybersecurity and Network Administrator (CNA) to manage and secure its technology infrastructure and equip staff with cybersecurity best practices. This position will be responsible for addressing the day-to-day notifications generated by our cybersecurity and infrastructure systems, for assisting end-users who have been compromised, and for ensuring that any known threats and security gaps are remediated. The CNA will work under the supervision of the Senior Technology and Cybersecurity Manager and will also work closely with Carnegie's outsourced Tier 3 network engineers to ensure that all infrastructure systems are performing as expected.

The Cybersecurity and Network Administrator will also be responsible for day-to-day operations of the security solutions as well as the identification, investigation, and resolution of security breaches detected by those systems. The CNA will monitor, assess, and enhance our security infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safeguarding sensitive data, and will also provide occasional end-user training and create documentation around security best practices.

This position is also responsible for managing our network infrastructure both in Washington DC and our international centers. This includes overseeing the on-premise and cloud systems and infrastructure, including Meraki switches, wireless access points, and firewalls. Knowledge of firewall configuration and PowerShell scripting is optimal. Experience with any of the following systems is preferred: CrowdStrike, Rapid7 (SIEM and vulnerability management), Avanan Checkpoint, KnowBe4, Cisco Secure Access, and Azure's tools such as Defender (Advanced Threat Protection), Security Center, and Purview. Experience with network design and architecture a plus.

The ideal candidate will also have experience managing Cloud infrastructure-as-a-service environments, preferably in Azure. They will also have experience managing SaaS business productivity tools, particularly Microsoft 365. Prior M365 administration is highly desired. Experience running M365 for a similar environment with 300+ users using Outlook, MS Office, Teams, SharePoint and other M365 tools is preferred. Exposure to Claude Enterprise and other AI tools and MCP configurations are also beneficial.

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