Junior Network Security Analyst

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:
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