IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Administrator

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IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Administrator

Job Title: IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Administrator

Reports To: Director, IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity

Location: Durham, NC (four days on-site)

JOB Summary:

The IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Administrator is responsible for supporting, securing, and maintaining the organization's core technology environment, including networks, servers, endpoints, cloud services, identity access, and security platforms. This role helps ensure reliable IT operations while protecting systems and data through monitoring, patching, vulnerability remediation, access management, incident response support, and enforcement of cybersecurity standards and best practices.

JOB Responsibilities:

• Global Cybersecurity Systems: Administrate and manage Global Cybersecurity applications and Environments. Ensuring a secure environment for Kymera.
• Global Infrastructure: Administrate and manage Kymera's global infrastructure, including networking (LAN/WAN), server, and application (MS Office 365) environments.
• Identity and Access Management: Oversee global Identity and Access Management programs, running projects focused on improving and enhancing the global IAM programs.
• Cloud Environment: Assist with configuring and managing Kymera's Azure cloud computing environment, focusing on security and optimizing productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Security, Compliance & Risk Alignment: Apply global security and compliance standards as defined by the Director, Global Infrastructure & Security. Maintain required documentation, controls, and facilitate alignment with other IT teams. Assist with any compliance or security audits.
• Financial & Vendor Management: Manage cybersecurity and vendor relationships for North American sites, along with managing local spends where applicable
• Documentation of global infrastructure, cybersecurity and IAM environments and processes
• Some out-of-hours support and technical activities

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or equivalent or relevant current IT Certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified System Administrator, ICS2 certifications).
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience as a System Administrator or Security Administrator required including knowledge of modern SIEM, IDR, MDR platforms and services.
• Fluency in English is essential, other languages such as Portuguese, German or Norwegian a plus.
• Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card holder
• Active Directory and networking experience preferred including router, Access Point, basic switch management, general networking knowledge
• Expert level Windows Desktop and server knowledge and experience including Server management, backups, updates, reboots, imaging and restoring from image
• Global Microsoft Office 365 and Azure (or other cloud environment) administration knowledge and experience
• Datanchor and general encryption tools
• General business application support (connect, print, export) and telephone (including MS Teams)
• Generalist in IT - with the ability to seek solutions to technical issues but also ability to explain technical information clearly to non-IT users
• Technically savvy and ready to run projects
• Able to work with remote management; ready to find potential improvement needs and able to work along mutually set priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to present solutions/alternatives and influence the outcome of decisions
• Manage change effectively (Change Management)
• Self-starter with demonstrated initiative and hands-on
• Strong drive with the ability to make things happen
• Comfortable in a dynamic environment
• Preferred: ITIL Foundation certified

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Change Management - Understands and recognizes the need for change; responds positively to new situations, obstacles and opportunities. Takes responsibility for inspiring, leading and executing change in an effective way.

Communication - Speaks, writes, listens and presents information in a logical and articulate manner, appropriate for the audience; ensures that information is shared and understood.

Creativity - Seeks out and implements novel solutions that improve processes, systems, products, or services.

Customer Focus - Strives to understand and fulfill the needs and expectations of internal and/or external customers.

Individual Development - Is self-motivated, has energy and drive, is self-aware, deals with challenges and takes ownership of continuous individual development

People Leadership (Applies to People Managers) - Sets clear expectations and gives context; provides feedback and coaching to develop direct reports; motivates and recognizes exceptional performance.

Results Orientation - Holds self and/or others accountable for accomplishing work commitments and deliverables; understands the targeted results he/she is accountable for and actively strives to achieve them; sets high standards of performance for self and/or others.

TRAVEL: Occasional travel domestically or internationally (Canada and Europe) for remote site support or implementation of projects maybe required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Number of direct reports - None
• Number of indirect reports - None
• Revenue responsibilities - None
• Budget responsibilities - None

This role description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Administrator will be required to perform any other IT job-related duties as requested by their supervisor, consistent with their skills and experience.

Kymera International is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We recruit, hire, develop, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law in the countries where we operate.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and employment process for qualified individuals with disabilities or other protected needs, in accordance with applicable law.