We are looking for Security Analyst - Consultant (Min 5+yrs Exp) ONSITE (Web Cam Interview)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

DIRECT CLIENT Position

Number of positions: 1

Length: 12Months +

Work Address: Columbia, SC 29210

Looking for a Security Analyst Consultant

Work Location: Fully Onsite

Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed.

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:

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.

DAILY DUTIES / 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

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

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

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

Preferred Skills:

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).

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

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 EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

CISSP or Security+

Required/Desired Skills

Candidates must have ALL the "Required" skills in order to be considered for the position. "Desired" or "Highly Desired" skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required.

Skill Matrix

Experience with Business workflow processes

Required / Desired

Amount of Experience

Years of Expe Years rience

BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or 5+ years equivalent experience

Required

Years

A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA

Required

3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support

Required

Years

Experience in IT security or system administration

Required

Working knowledge of secure network design, security architecture, compliance tools, data protection, and access models

Preferred

Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry.

Required

proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Required

CISSP or Security+

Preferred

Experience working in regulatory environments

Preferred

Experience supporting health IT or state government.

Preferred

Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standards

Preferred

Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS).

Preferred

JUNIOR NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST with Min 5yrs exp (webcam Interview) (ONSITE_local to south Carolina)

Key skills

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