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Senior Network Engineer

V Group Inc.
Columbia, SC Contractor
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026

For more details, please connect with Soumya Nayak at soumyan@vgroupinc.com or call at (919) 892-9711.


End Client: State of South Carolina

Job Title: Network Security Analyst

Duration: 12 months

Location: Fully Onsite – 1801 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Interview Type: 1-2 rounds, Virtual/Online

Ceipal ID: SSC_SEC757_SN

Job Code: 13757

Department: Office of Cybersecurity / SCDHHS

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


IT - SCDHHS - Security Analyst - Consultant 13757


Scope of Project:

  • 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.
  • Why is this position open (new role, increased workload, new dept, resignation, promotion)?
  • The Office of Cybersecurity ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of SCDHH’s 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.


Responsibilities:

Pre-employment Checks (drug, credit, criminal, motor vehicle)? Criminal, drug, credit, motor vehicle

This is a hands-on technical role reporting to the Office of Cybersecurity SOC lead.

The analyst will support SCDHHS leadership, business units, partners, and vendors in day-to-day cybersecurity operations.


REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

1. 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


REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

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 SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

1. 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).


PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

1. CISSP or Security


V Group Inc. is a NJ-based IT Services and Products Company with its business strategically categorized in various Business Units including Public Sector, Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, Ecommerce, Projects, and Products. Within Public Sector business unit, we cater IT Professional Services to Federal, State and Local. We have multiple awards/ contracts with 30 states, including but not limited to NY, CA, FL, GA, MD, MI, NC, OH, OR, CO, CT, TN, PA, TX, VA, NM, VT, and WA.

If you are considering applying for a position with V Group, or in partnering with us on a position, please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have regarding our services and the advantages we can offer you as a consultant.

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Website: https://www.vgroupinc.com/publicsector

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/v-group/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VGroupIT

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/vgroupinc

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