What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Security Analyst position at DP Professionals Inc?
DPP is seeking a junior level Network Security Analyst for an opportunity with our client in the health and human services sector.
Work location: Fully onsite in Columbia, SC
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
Terms: W2 contract
Candidate location: Must be a resident of South Carolina
Position summary:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Harrison at to learn more about this position (#26-00612).
Authorized US Worker - s and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D
DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.
Work location: Fully onsite in Columbia, SC
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
Terms: W2 contract
Candidate location: Must be a resident of South Carolina
Position summary:
- This is a hands-on technical role in a Security Operations Center (SOC). You will support the leadership, business units, partners, and vendors in day-to-day cybersecurity operations.
- You will be working on 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.
- Strong candidates will 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or 5 years equivalent experience
- A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA
- 3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support
- 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
- CISSP or Security
- Experience working in regulatory environments
- Experience supporting health IT or state government.
- Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standard
- Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS)
- 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-premise 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-premise 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 SOC duties as assigned
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Harrison at to learn more about this position (#26-00612).
Authorized US Worker - s and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D
DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.