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Network Security Analyst

Columbia, SC, US • Posted 12 hours ago • Updated 12 hours ago

Contract W2

12 Months

On-site

Depends on Experience

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Job Details

Skills

PCNSE
CCNA
NETWORK
IMPLEMENTATION
CYBERSECURITY
CYBER SECURITY

Summary

DPP is seeking a junior level Network Security Analyst for an opportunity with our client in the health and human services sector.

Work location: Fully onsite in Columbia, SC
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
Terms: W2 contract
Candidate location: Must be a resident of South Carolina

Position summary:

This is a hands-on technical role in a Security Operations Center (SOC). You will support the leadership, business units, partners, and vendors in day-to-day cybersecurity operations.
You will be working on an ongoing project with aggressive timelines. A majority of the team is made up of experienced professionals, and we are seeking individuals who are highly productive, flexible, and comfortable working in an environment where priorities can shift. Team members are expected to contribute with minimal supervision.
Strong candidates will 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.

Required skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or 5+ years equivalent experience
A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA
3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support
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

Preferred skills:

CISSP or Security+
Experience working in regulatory environments
Experience supporting health IT or state government.
Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standard
Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS)

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

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Harrison at to learn more about this position (#26-00612).

Authorized US Worker - s and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

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: 10114775
Position Id: 26-00612
Posted 12 hours ago

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