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Network Administrator # 26-25143

US Tech Solutions, Inc.
  • Blythewood, SC
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3 days ago

Job Description

Duration: 12 Months

Daily Duties / Responsibilities:
  • Threat Intelligence Research
  • Monitor and analyze threat intelligence feeds to identify emerging threats relevant to the organization.
  • Document findings, such as new attack methods or vulnerabilities, and share with the team.
  • Use open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools to gather data on potential risks and adversaries.
  • Threat Hunting and Detection Rule Creation
  • Conduct proactive searches for suspicious behavior in network and endpoint activity using provided tools and playbooks.
  • Utilize threat feeds, investigate suspicious activity, and stay current on cyber threats.
  • Collaborate with senior analysts to refine and test detection rules (e.g., SIEM queries or Defender for Endpoint rules).
  • Document hunting methodologies and findings to support continuous improvement.
  • Log Analysis
  • Review and interpret logs from firewalls, endpoints, and servers to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs).
  • Escalate findings, such as anomalous IP addresses or unauthorized access attempts, to senior analysts.
  • Maintain a log of recurring patterns or anomalies for long-term tracking and analysis.
  • Incident Response
  • Assist in initial triage of security incidents by following response frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE Telecommunication&CK).
  • Identify and escalate potential security threats.
  • Gather and analyze relevant evidence, such as logs or alert data, to determine the scope and severity of incidents.
  • Document findings during incidents and contribute to containment and remediation efforts.
  • Documentation, Reporting, and Communication
  • Create clear, detailed reports, including incident reports, after-action reviews, and process documentation.
  • Deliver reports on the security posture and propose mitigation strategies.
  • Draft training materials or guides to help improve organizational awareness and readiness.
  • Regularly update and organize documentation to ensure accuracy and accessibility for team use.
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Analyze reports, prioritize patching, and understand NIST best practices.
  • Security Awareness Training
  • Develop and deliver training and assess employee awareness through simulations.
  • Security Automation and Scripting
  • Leverage SCCM, GPO, and PowerShell for patch deployment.
  • Automate tasks beyond SCCM, GPO, and PowerShell to increase efficiency.
  • Endpoint and Network Security
  • Configure policies, analyze alerts, and manage endpoint protection.
  • Understand network protocols and firewalls to strengthen the overall security posture.
  • Digital Forensics and Cloud Security
  • Investigate security incidents and collect evidence for deeper analysis.
  • Develop knowledge of cloud-specific security solutions as cloud adoption grows.

Required Skills (rank in order of Importance):
  • Understanding of security concepts and processes
  • Understanding of basic computer and network concepts

Required Education and experience: A High School Diploma is required at minimum

Preferred Skills:
  • 1+ Year of Experience in an IT Security Focused Role
  • Experience with SIEM and Endpoint Security Tools
  • Experience with PowerShell, Group Policy, and Endpoint Management
  • Knowledge of Vulnerability Management and Cloud Security
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • 1+ Years of Experience in Server or Network Administration

Preferred certifications:
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • Security+ (CompTIA)
  • Network+ (CompTIA)
  • GIAC Incident Handler (GCIH)
Location:Onsite (Blythewood, SC)
Candidate Location: Locals to SC preferred.
Working Schedule: Saturday and Sunday evening coverage likely to be 8:00PM-8:00AM (2 12-Hour Shifts) with dayshifts Wednesday and Thursday (8:30 AM - 2:45 PM)

About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationBlythewood, SC

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • CompTIA Network+unmatched
  • CompTIA Security+unmatched
  • Computer Forensicsunmatched
  • Computer Networksunmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Computer Securityunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Data Collectionunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Endpoint Securityunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Firewallsunmatched
  • GCIH - GIAC Certified Incident Handlerunmatched
  • GIAC - Global Information Assurance Certificationunmatched
  • GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials Certificationunmatched
  • Huntingunmatched
  • IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
  • Incident Responseunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Intelligence Analysisunmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Network Protocolsunmatched
  • Network Securityunmatched
  • OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)unmatched
  • Organizational Development/Managementunmatched
  • Performance Reviewsunmatched
  • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
  • Security Attacksunmatched
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)unmatched
  • Software Patchesunmatched
  • System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)unmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Telecommunicationsunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)unmatched
  • Windows PowerShellunmatched

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