Security Analyst

Location: Columbia, SC 29201
Work Location: Fully Onsite
Duration: 12 Months

Locals Prefered

Job Description: This is a hands-on network security role focused on supporting secure network operations, security monitoring, firewall and infrastructure reviews, network security assessments, and cybersecurity compliance activities.
Required Skills

• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or 5+ years of equivalent experience
• Network-security-centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support
• Hands-on experience in IT security or system administration
• Working knowledge of secure network design
• Working knowledge of security architecture
• Experience with compliance tools
• Understanding of data protection and access models
• Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Skills

• CISSP or Security+
• Experience working in regulatory environments
• Experience supporting Health IT
• Experience supporting State Government
• Familiarity with FISMA
• Familiarity with NIST
• Familiarity with CMS ARC-AMPE
• Familiarity with HIPAA security and privacy standards
• Experience with cloud network security controls in Azure or AWS

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to daily network security alerts
• Perform network security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure changes
• Conduct technical analysis for network security planning and engineering
• Review connectivity, website-blocking, and firewall-rule requests for security risk
• Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential threats
• Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports
• Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend countermeasures
• Collaborate with other agency teams to implement security controls
• Support cloud and on-premise network changes and enhancement projects
• Assist with compliance activities involving ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, and SCDIS-200
• Assist with KPI creation and security trend reporting
• Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification
• Provide network-security best-practice guidance to technical teams
• Perform additional SOC duties as assigned