Network & Systems Security Analyst

Job Title: Network & Systems Security Analyst

Location: Lutz, FL Onsite

Duration: 6 months

Schedule: Monday Friday, 9:00 AM 6:00 PM; hours may vary based on workload and project requirements

Job/Role Description:

• Plan, design, implement, and support new and existing network, server, and storage infrastructure based on project requirements, capacity plans, and operational needs
• Monitor, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve server, network, and storage-related problems and failures
• Perform technical troubleshooting using the OSI model, coordinate equipment repairs, and escalate complex problems when necessary
• Install and configure server and network hardware and software in accordance with established security standards
• Detect and correct system outages, errors, and performance issues by monitoring systems and modifying configurations as needed
• Support switching, routing, DNS/DHCP, Windows Active Directory, VMware, firewalls, storage area networks, and related infrastructure technologies
• Provide security consulting and technical support for IT infrastructure across firewalls, operating systems, servers, and network devices
• Provide second-level technical support for security systems and authentication mechanisms across multiple operating-system platforms
• Participate directly in the planning, design, maintenance, testing, and documentation of disaster-recovery plans
• Develop technical designs and implementation plans for small infrastructure projects
• Serve as a technical project lead when required and provide technical direction to project-team members
• Consult with internal IT departments, vendor technical specialists, and technology account managers
• Cross-train and mentor less-experienced Network and Systems Security Analysts
• Ensure network security controls comply with applicable IT security policies, standards, and guidelines
• Apply cybersecurity best practices across network, server, storage, and virtualized environments
• Drive operational excellence, build collaborative working relationships, and exercise sound technical judgment
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and adapt effectively to changing technical and business needs

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of six years of hands-on experience implementing and maintaining Windows servers, VMware, storage area networks, firewall technologies, and Cisco networking
• An associate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or a related IT discipline combined with at least four years of relevant hands-on experience may be considered
• A bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or a related IT discipline combined with at least three years of relevant hands-on experience may be considered
• High school diploma or GED
• Intermediate knowledge of network or server infrastructure, including the ability to support environments of varying complexity
• Hands-on experience supporting switching, routing, DNS/DHCP, Windows Active Directory, VMware, hardware installation and maintenance, firewalls, and cybersecurity best practices
• Experience troubleshooting network and infrastructure problems using the OSI model
• Experience installing and supporting network, server, and storage hardware and software
• Experience supporting security systems and authentication mechanisms
• At least one associate-level and one senior-level industry certification, such as MCSA, MCSE, VCP, CCNA, CCNP, CEH, GIAC, or CISSP
• Ability to provide technical direction, collaborate across IT teams, and work effectively with external technology vendors
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to pass a NERC-compliant background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or a related IT discipline
• CCNA, VCP, CISSP, or MCSA certification
• Experience serving as a technical project lead or consultant
• Experience mentoring or cross-training junior infrastructure professionals
• SolarWinds experience is a strong plus
• Experience supporting disaster-recovery planning, testing, and documentation