Network and Security Administrator

About the role

Kyndryl is looking for a highly skilled and proactive Network and Security Administrator to manage, maintain and secure complex IT infrastructure for a government ministry and additional enterprise clients in Jerusalem. The role sits at the intersection of system administration, enterprise networking and cybersecurity, and is client-facing, taking ownership of firewall policies, network switching, endpoint protection, user access controls and infrastructure monitoring.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out operational handovers and keep government and enterprise IT environments stable and running continuously.
• Administer and harden Check Point firewalls, Fortinet FortiGate appliances and Cisco switching infrastructure.
• Manage Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy Objects and user access controls.
• Use PowerShell to automate tasks, configure systems and generate custom reports.
• Oversee endpoint protection, XDR solutions, Syslog servers and central monitoring to detect and mitigate threats.
• Troubleshoot complex multi-domain network and security incidents and provide technical support to government stakeholders and enterprise clients.
• Refine Network Access Control (NAC) and security policies to meet industry standards.

Required profile

• Proven hands-on experience administering integrated system, network and security environments.
• Experience with Check Point firewalls and Fortinet FortiGate appliances.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco routers, switches, enterprise LAN/WAN and the Cisco CLI.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory and GPOs.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and customer-oriented communication.
• Preferred: Juniper/HPE switch experience, Portnox NAC, Trend Micro Apex One, McAfee Web Gateway or PRTG; government or MSP background; Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Check Point CCSA/CCSE, Fortinet NSE or Microsoft certifications.

What we offer

• A hybrid-friendly culture with well-being support programs.
• Career development tools, personalized goals and continuous feedback.
• Learning opportunities including certifications with Microsoft, Google and Amazon, plus coaching and hands-on experience.