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Junior Network Security Analyst

DP Professionals
  • Columbia, SC
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3 days ago

Job Description

DPP is seeking a Junior Network Security Analyst for an opportunity with our client in Columbia, SC.
 
Work Location: Onsite in Columbia, SC
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
Terms: W2 Contract
Candidate Location: Must be a SC resident; no relocation
 
Position Summary:
  • 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-premises and/or cloud networking environments
  • This role requires someone who can contribute independently on technical tasks and support more senior analysts on complex initiatives.
  • This is 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.
  • Candidates who enjoy complex, change-driven projects and collaborating with motivated colleagues will find this position appealing.
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-premises 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-premises 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 duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
  • Approximately 3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support.
  • Hand-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.
  • 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)
Required Education & Certifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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).
Preferred Certifications:
  • CISSP or Security+.
Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.
 
Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-01161).
 DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D

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LocationColumbia, SC

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