JUNIOR NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST with Min 5yrs exp (webcam Interview) (ONSITE_local to south Carolina)
Full Time
On-site
$DOE
NextGen Solutions Corporation
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Skills
- IT Security
- Network Design
- PCNSE or CCNA
- CISSP or Security+
Summary
We are looking for Security Analyst - Consultant (Min 5+yrs Exp) ONSITE (Web Cam Interview)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
DIRECT CLIENT Position
Number of positions: 1
Length: 12Months +
Work Address: Columbia, SC 29210
Looking for a Security Analyst Consultant
Work Location: Fully Onsite
Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed.
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
The Office of Cybersecurity ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems and services. Strong candidate must have hands-on experience with:
Data network design best practices
Routing and switching protocols
Network security best practices
On-premise and/or cloud networking environments
This role requires someone who can contribute independently on technical tasks
and support more senior analysts on complex initiatives.
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, and vendors 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:
1. Secure network design principles
2. Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
3. Switching and Routing
4. Enterprise Firewalls
5. Network auditing
6. IDS/IPS platforms
7. Network security monitoring
8. SIEM platforms such as QRadar, Splunk (Preferred)
9. Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, etc.)
10. Cloud Infrastructure Security (Preferred)
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Assist in maturing network security and compliance solutions
2. Investigate and respond to daily network alerts
3. Perform network security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure changes
4. Conduct technical analysis for network security planning and engineering
5. Review and assessment of connectivity, website block and firewall rule requests
to ensure they do not present an elevated risk to the agency
6. Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential threats
7. Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports that violate the agency's approved standards governing Ports, Protocols and Services.
8. Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend countermeasures
9. Collaborate with other areas of the agency to implement security controls
10. Support cloud and on-premise network changes and enhancement projects
11. Ensure compliance with ARC-AMPE, HIPAA and SCDIS-200
12. Assist with KPI creation and trend report monitoring
13. Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification
14. Provide guidance on best practices to technical teams
15. 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
2. Hand-on experience in IT security or system administration
3. Working knowledge of secure network design, security architecture, compliance tools, data protection, and access models
4. Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry.
5. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
Preferred Skills:
Experience working in regulatory environments
2. Experience supporting health IT or state government.
3. Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standards
4. Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS).
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
1. BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field;
or equivalent experience
2. A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA
PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
- CISSP or Security+
Required/Desired Skills
Candidates must have ALL the "Required" skills in order to be considered for the position. "Desired" or "Highly Desired" skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required.
Skill Matrix
| Experience with Business workflow processes | Required / Desired | Amount of Experience | Years of Expe Years rience |
| BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or 5+ years equivalent experience | Required | 5 | Years |
| A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA | Required | | |
| 3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience in IT security or system administration | Required | | |
| Working knowledge of secure network design, security architecture, compliance tools, data protection, and access models | Preferred | | |
| Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry. | Required | | |
| proficiency with Microsoft Office tools | Required | | |
| CISSP or Security+ | Preferred | | |
| Experience working in regulatory environments | Preferred | | |
| Experience supporting health IT or state government. | Preferred | | |
| Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standards | Preferred | | |
| Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS). | Preferred | | |
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 91166778
- Position Id: 2026-9573
- Posted 8 hours ago
Company Info
About NextGen Solutions Corporation
NextGen Solutions has the experience to manage your growth well to ensure that all customers receive the highest level of service possible. Our strength lies in the careful selection of network consultants, expert technical skills, and dedicated customer service. We ensure our consultants have both of these essential attributes. We strive to always do what is right for the client and the employee. When these two core beliefs are combined, the end result is a collaborative work environment and a satisfied customer base.
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