Cybersecurity Analyst & System Administrator
11 days ago
El Paso
Job Description Compensation Range $105,000 - $110,000 annually in Colorado, or the equivalent in Texas Company Description: Plastic Molding Technology (PMT) manufactures high precision plastic parts for automotive, telecommunications, medical device, renewable energy, and industrial customers. The primary manufacturing processes are injection molding and thermoforming. PMT has ~100 injection molding presses at its two primary manufacturing locations in El Paso, TX and Centennial, CO (a suburb of Denver). A third facility in Longmont, CO (a suburb of Denver) provides in-house repair and fabrication of tools & dies. Why Join Us? • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile professional to join our IT team as a Cybersecurity Analyst & System Administrator. This hybrid role combines expertise in safeguarding digital assets with hands-on administration of enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will proactively defend against cyber threats while ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our IT infrastructure. What you’ll do: Cybersecurity Analyst Duties • Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using SIEM tools and threat intelligence platforms, • Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis to identify and remediate weaknesses, • Implement and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry best practices (NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, ITAR), • Manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and email security gateways, • Perform forensic analysis and root cause investigations of security breaches, • Provide security awareness training and guidance to employees, • Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, and virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V)., • Manage user accounts, group policies, and access controls across enterprise systems., • Oversee patch management, system updates, and software deployments., • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization., • Ensure reliable backups, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity readiness., • Support networking infrastructure including DNS, DHCP, VPN, and routing/switching., • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)., • 3–5 years of combined experience in cybersecurity and system administration., • Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows Server environments., • Experience with SIEM tools and endpoint security solutions., • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 cloud platforms and hybrid environments., • Proficiency in scripting PowerShell for automation and incident response., • Relevant certifications preferred: CompTIA Security+, CYSA+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, CISSP, or equivalent., • DELMIAWorks IQMS knowledge a plus, • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills., • Ability to balance proactive security measures with operational efficiency., • Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration. This position is on-site.