Security Analyst

Job Title: Security Analyst – Consultant 
Location: Columbia, SC 29201 - Onsite
Duration: 12 Months


Required Skills

• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or equivalent experience
• Network-security-centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support
• Hands-on experience in IT security or system administration
• Working knowledge of secure network design
• Working knowledge of security architecture
• Experience with compliance tools
• Understanding of data protection and access models
• Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Technical Experience

• Secure network design principles
• Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
• Switching and routing
• Enterprise firewalls
• Network auditing
• IDS/IPS platforms
• Network security monitoring
• SIEM platforms such as QRadar or Splunk
• Vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus or Qualys
• Cloud infrastructure security

Preferred Skills

• CISSP or Security+
• Experience working in regulated environments
• Experience supporting Health IT
• Experience supporting State Government
• Familiarity with FISMA
• Familiarity with NIST
• Familiarity with CMS ARC-AMPE
• Familiarity with HIPAA security and privacy standards
• Experience with Azure or AWS cloud network security controls

Responsibilities

• Assist in maturing network security and compliance solutions
• Investigate and respond to daily network security alerts
• Perform network security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure changes
• Conduct technical analysis for network security planning and engineering
• Review connectivity, website-blocking, and firewall-rule requests to identify potential security risks
• Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential threats
• Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports involving approved ports, protocols, and services
• Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend countermeasures
• Collaborate with agency teams to implement appropriate security controls
• Support cloud and on-premise network changes and enhancement projects
• Support compliance activities involving CMS ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, and SCDIS-200
• Assist with KPI creation and security trend monitoring
• Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification
• Provide network-security best-practice guidance to technical teams
• Perform additional SOC duties as assigned