Jr. Network Security Analyst

Columbia, SC, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Contract W2
12 Months
On-site
$50 - $57/hr
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Skills

  • Amazon Web Services
  • CISSP
  • Cloud Computing
  • Computer Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Security
  • Firewall
  • FISMA
  • HIPAA
  • Healthcare Information Technology
  • IBM QRadar
  • IPS
  • IT Security
  • IaaS
  • Information Systems
  • KPI
  • Leadership
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Office
  • Nessus
  • Network
  • Network Design
  • Network Security
  • OS X
  • Privacy
  • Qualys
  • RMF
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Reporting
  • Risk Management Framework
  • Security Architecture
  • Splunk
  • System On A Chip
  • Technical Analysis
  • Vulnerability Scanning

Summary

We have an immediate opening with our direct client, and your skills match their needs. Please review the job description below and reply with your updated resume.

Job Title: Jr. Network Security Analyst
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Columbia, SC
Direct Client
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • This is a hands-on technical role reporting to the Office of Cybersecurity SOC lead.
  • The analyst will support leadership, business units, partners, andvendors in day-to-day cybersecurity operations.
Security Program Experience:
Strongly desired experience includes:
  • CMS ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, NIST or other FISMA RMF frameworks
  • Performing repeatable security processes supporting compliant enterprise architectures
  • Supporting security considerations for multi-tenant cloud environments and vendor integrations
Technical Experience:
Candidates should have hands-on experience with:
  • 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, Splunk (Preferred)
  • Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, etc.)
  • Cloud Infrastructure Security (Preferred)
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Assist in maturing network security and compliance solutions
  • Investigate and respond to daily network alerts
  • Perform network security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure changes
  • Conduct technical analysis for network security planning and engineering
  • Review and assessment of connectivity, website block and firewall rule requests to ensure they do not present an elevated risk to the agency
  • Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential threats
  • Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports that violate the agency s approved standards governing Ports, Protocols and Services.
  • Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend countermeasures
  • Collaborate with other areas of the agency to implement security controls
  • Support cloud and on-premise network changes and enhancement projects
  • Ensure compliance with ARC-AMPE, HIPAA and SCDIS-200
  • Assist with KPI creation and trend report monitoring
  • Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification
  • Provide guidance on best practices to technical teams
  • Perform additional SOC duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
  • Approximately 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, security architecture, compliance tools, data protection, and access models
  • Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
REFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
  • Experience working in regulatory environments
  • Experience supporting health IT or state government.
  • Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standards
  • Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS).
REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field; or equivalent experience
  • A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA

PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • CISSP or Security

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  • Dice Id: 91122780
  • Position Id: 8997730
  • Posted 7 hours ago
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