Information Security Administrator

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Information Security Administrator to join our growing Information Security team. This role will be responsible for administering and optimizing the company’s email security and identity security platforms, ensuring strong protection against threats and secure access across the enterprise. The successful candidate will take ownership of critical security tools, manage day-to-day operations, and work closely with the Manager of Information Security to enhance our overall security posture.

Responsibilities

• Email Security Administration: Administer and optimize the Barracuda Email Defense platform, including configuration, monitoring, and tuning to protect against phishing, spam, and malicious content.
• Identity Security Management: Configure, maintain, and monitor Microsoft Entra ID, DUO, and CrowdStrike Identity Threat Protection platforms to ensure secure authentication and access management.
• Cloud & SaaS Security: Manage security features and controls within Microsoft Azure and O365/M365, applying best practices for access control, identity governance, and compliance.
• Threat Mitigation & Response: Investigate and remediate email and identity-related threats, working in collaboration with the broader security team.
• Access & Policy Enforcement: Implement and enforce identity and access policies, including MFA, conditional access, and privileged account management.
• DNS Management: Administer and monitor public and private DNS configurations, with a focus on maintaining and updating critical records such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to support secure and reliable email delivery
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend and implement platform improvements to enhance security effectiveness and efficiency.
• Compliance Support: Assist with audits and reporting for security and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI, GDPR).
  
  

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience in information security administration. Or, 6+ years of experience in information security administration without Bachelor’s degree.
• Hands-on experience administering email security platforms (Barracuda preferred).
• Strong knowledge of identity and access management, including Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), DUO, and preferably CrowdStrike Identity Threat Protection.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Azure and O365/M365 administration and security configurations.
• Solid understanding of authentication protocols, MFA, SSO, and conditional access policies.
• Experience responding to security incidents and managing platform alerts.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
  
  

Work authorization: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States now and in the future (no visa sponsorship available).

Nice-to-have Skills

• Security certifications such as Microsoft Security (SC-200, SC-300), Azure Security Engineer Associate, or similar.
• Experience with endpoint and network security platforms.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, etc.).
  
  

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the position.

About Direct Travel

Our growing company relies on excellence to deliver on our commitments to our customers. This starts with our employees. Our inclusive culture encourages entrepreneurial spirit empowering employees to build strong, long-lasting relationships with our customers and deliver innovative solutions.

Direct Travel is one of the most respected Travel Management companies providing our customers with smart consultation, tailored solutions and a true partnership. Our specific focus on the mid-market means our travel experts deliver personalized service to every client.

Are you interested in delivering excellence to our clients?

Together we will help our clients Navigate Their Way and Create Truly Moving Experiences.

For more information, visit www.dt.com.