What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Network Security Analyst position at DP Professionals (DPP)?
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.
- 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.
- 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)
- 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.
- 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).
- CISSP or Security .
Interested? Learn more:
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DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D