Network Security Administrator

About LiDestri Foods

LiDestri Foods has grown from our roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food products for our national and retailer brand partners. A family-run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three U.S. locations. We have decades-long partnerships with some of the most respected consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and the most highly inventive retailer brands. 

Excellent Pay and Benefits:

• Great career-pathing
• Professional development, including unlimited online training courses
• Health insurance with premium contributions
• Dental, vision, HSA
• 100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k – with employer match
• Paid time off to include- vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays
• Company bonuses
• And many more….

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Network Security Administrator I helps build, secure, and support a resilient, modern technology environment across corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. This hands-on role works with cloud-connected networks, next-generation security platforms, identity and access controls, and operational technology while collaborating with business teams and technology partners to deliver reliable, secure services.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Administer, monitor, and continuously improve secure LAN, WAN, wireless, internet, VPN, and cloud connectivity across corporate and manufacturing locations
• Support modern network and security technologies, including next-generation firewalls, SD-WAN, network access control, secure remote access, segmentation, and resilient connectivity.
• Monitor network and security platforms, investigate alerts and performance issues, identify root causes, and coordinate timely remediation
• Assist with incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessments, and the implementation of corrective and preventive security controls
• Manage and review identity, privileged access, third-party access, and network access controls using least-privilege and zero-trust principles
• Partner with infrastructure, applications, and operations teams to securely integrate cloud services, business systems, manufacturing technology, and vendor solutions
• Support the security and availability of operational technology and controls networks, including secure segmentation and managed third-party connectivity
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, asset records, procedures, standards, and incident documentation
• Use monitoring, logging, and performance data to improve availability, capacity, reliability, and disaster recovery readiness
• Plan and implement hardware, software, firmware, configuration, and security updates in accordance with change-management practices
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend practical improvements that simplify operations, reduce risk, and support business growth
• Coordinate with service providers and technology vendors, track issues through resolution, and verify that solutions meet operational and security requirements
• Provide responsive technical support, communicate clearly with users and stakeholders, and contribute to security awareness and knowledge sharing
• Participate in an on-call rotation and scheduled maintenance activities as required
• Work in a safe manner compliant with Company safety procedures and regulations
• Report food safety and quality concerns to personnel authorized to initiate action

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, networking, computer science, or a related field, with 5 or more years of relevant hands-on experience supporting enterprise networks, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or related technologies; or
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, networking, computer science, or a related field, with 3 or more years of relevant hands-on experience supporting enterprise networks, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or related technologies; or
• An equivalent combination of education, relevant hands-on experience, training, and industry certifications demonstrating the knowledge and skills required to successfully perform the role will be considered
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, wireless networking, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, network segmentation, and secure remote access.
• Familiarity with cloud and hybrid infrastructure, identity and access management, multifactor authentication, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and centralized monitoring or logging
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, interpret performance and security data, document findings, and drive issues to resolution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical and security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences and work effectively with IT teams, business stakeholders, plant operations, and external vendors
• Strong service orientation, sound judgment, attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to work independently while appropriately escalating risks and issues
• Curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning, with an interest in emerging networking technologies, cybersecurity threats, cloud services, OT security, and evolving security best practices
• Industry certifications such as Network+, Security+, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, or comparable credentials are valued but not required

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Regularly required to sit, use hands
• Occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, with a potential of up to 25 pounds
• Sedentary office environment
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing plant floor requiring the use of personal protective equipment (ear plugs, safety glasses, bump cap, skid-resistant leather shoes, etc.)
• Must follow Good Manufacturing Practice (hair net, no jewelry, no fake nails or eyelashes, no food/drink, gum, etc. in manufacturing Plant).
• Regular local travel between manufacturing facilities (17 miles)
• Occasional out of state travel (when necessary, at least once per year)