IT Security Systems Administrator

About ACA:
 

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

 
Position Summary 

The IT Security Systems Administrator is responsible for the implementation and ongoing management of the security related technology systems utilized by ACA Group (“ACA”).

This position needs to understand the IT vision and work towards realizing it. Individuals would be responsible for finding ways to apply departmental new ideas into their daily work. This position needs a self-starter who works to improve their own effectiveness as well as provides ad-hoc suggestions for broader improvements for IT Security Systems. Execution of assigned tasks on time and on quality with some oversight and assistance from others.

Job Duties

1. Hands-on experience with AWS-native security tools such as Security Hub, GuardDuty, Inspector, and Detective.
2. Hands-on experience with SASE platforms (e.g., Netskope, Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma or equivalent).
3. Analyze security events and incidents sourced from AWS telemetry and SASE platforms to identify threats, anomalies, and suspicious activity.
4. Experience with change management & ticketing systems (Jira & Zendesk or equivalents).
5. Participate in vulnerability scanning and assessment efforts, leveraging AWS Inspector and related tooling to identify and prioritize remediation.
6. Support due-diligence and audit activities, collecting and presenting evidence from AWS environments and SASE platforms as required.
7. Assist with containment and mitigation of security incidents, utilizing AWS Security Hub playbooks, GuardDuty findings, and SASE event data.
8. Identify gaps, vulnerabilities, exploits, and weaknesses in cloud and network security controls; produce mitigation recommendations based on AWS and SASE security best practices.
9. Conduct technical reviews and security control assessments of AWS workloads, SASE integrations, and related IT systems.
10. Handle escalations from 1st/2nd line support, especially for AWS account issues, SSO/SASE policy violations, and cloud security events.
11. Perform ad‑hoc and special project work, supporting both internal initiatives and client-facing engagements involving AWS security or SASE deployments.
    
    
    

Education, Experience and Skills

Required Education and Experience

• Required Education and Experience 
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or three years of practical experience in related information security role.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
2. Four years of practical experience in related information security role (e.g., SOC Analyst) Relevant cybersecurity professional certification (e.g., Sec+ CySA+ GSEC SSCP)

Required Skills and Attributes

1. Demonstrated professional integrity
2. Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs
3. Ability to work well in a fast-paced, small-team environment
4. Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients
6. Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks
7. Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus
8. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
9. Strong oral and written communication skills
   
   
   

What working at ACA offers:
 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical coverage fully funded by ACA for employees and their family as well as access to Maternity & Fertility and Wellness programs. ACA also provides Personal Accident Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Employee Discount programs and Employee Resource Groups. You’ll be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Privilege Leave, Casual/Sick Leave, and other leaves of absence to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being.

 About ACA:
 

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

What we commit to:
 

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.