Security Analyst - Consultant

Datasoft Technologies

Columbia, SC

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Auditing, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Best Practices, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Computer Security, Content Management Systems (CMS), Enterprise Architecture, FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Act, Firewall Administration, Firewalls, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Information Technology, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Mac Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Nessus, Network Design, Network Monitoring, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Security Design, Network Switching, Network Traffic Analysis, Operations Security (OPSEC), People Management, Performance Metrics, Privacy Controls, Professional Services, Regulations, Risk, Routing Protocols, Security Analysis, Security Architecture, Security Consulting, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Monitoring, Splunk, State Government, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Analysis, Technical Support, Telemetry, Trend Analysis, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Vulnerability Scanners

LOCATION

Columbia, SC

POSTED

5 days ago

Security Analyst - Consultant
Onsite: Columbia, SC
About the Job

Duration: Long term Contract Position
Location: Onsite: Columbia, SC
Pay rate: Hourly
Job ID: 11425

Overview:
Client is seeking 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.

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

Qualification:
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

1.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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

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 Skills (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

1.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).

Preferred Education/Certifications:

CISSP or Security+

About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical/Dental Insurance Group
Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
Life Insurance
401 (K)

About the Company

Datasoft Technologies

Incorporated in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. is a customer-focused consulting and staffing services organization that provides solutions across all disciplines of business, including Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Professional, Consulting, and software development. Its staff augmentation and business solutions provide a flexible, integrated workforce available for contract to hire—or permanent placement—with companies in the private and public business sectors. The company serves a broad range of businesses in the automotive, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, media and entertainment, software and telecommunications industries.

COMPANY SIZE

20 to 49 employees

INDUSTRY

Computer/IT Services

FOUNDED

1994

WEBSITE

http://www.datasoft-tech.com

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