Network Security Analyst

Accord Technologies Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc. is seeking a Network Security Analyst in Columbia, SC, for a 12-month W2 contract. The role focuses on maturing network security and compliance, investigating alerts, and assessing firewall/infrastructure changes in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have 3–5 years in network design or security administration, and experience with SIEMs (QRadar, Splunk) and vulnerability tools. Health IT/regulatory familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support.
• Experience in IT security or system administration.
• Knowledge of secure network design, security architecture, and compliance tools.
• Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Mature network security and compliance solutions.
• Investigate and respond to daily network alerts.
• Perform network security assessments for firewall/infrastructure changes.
• Analyze network planning and engineering data.
• Review connectivity, website blocks, and firewall rule requests for risk.
• Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for threats.
• Develop and analyze network traffic reports per standards.
• Monitor emerging threat vectors and countermeasures.
• Support cloud and on-premise network changes.
• Ensure ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, and SCDIS-200 compliance.
• Assist KPI creation and trend reporting.
• Participate in firewall reviews and ruleset recertification.
• Perform additional SOC duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with agency areas to implement security controls.
• Provide guidance on best practices to technical teams.

Skills

Secure network design principles

Windows/macOS/Linux operating systems

Switching and routing

Enterprise firewalls

Network auditing

IDS/IPS platforms

Network security monitoring

SIEM platforms (QRadar, Splunk)

Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus,

Qualys

Log and alert analysis

Network telemetry analysis

Microsoft Office tools

Firewall configuration review

Ruleset recertification

Education

BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or equivalent experience

Tools

QRadar

Splunk

Nessus

Qualys

Azure

AWS

Job description

Job Title: Network Security Analyst
Job Location: Columbia, SC
Position Type: W2 Contract
Duration: 12 months

Primary Skills: Secure network design principles, Windows/macOS/Linux operating systems, switching and routing, enterprise firewalls, network auditing, IDS/IPS platforms, network security monitoring, SIEM platforms (QRadar, Splunk), vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys), network design/implementation/support, IT security, system administration, log and alert analysis, network telemetry analysis, Microsoft Office tools, firewall configuration review, ruleset recertification

Job Title: Network Security Analyst
Job Location: Columbia, SC
Position Type: W2 Contract
Duration: 12 months Primary Skills: Secure network design principles, Windows/macOS/Linux operating systems, switching and routing, enterprise firewalls, network auditing, IDS/IPS platforms, network security monitoring, SIEM platforms (QRadar, Splunk), vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys), network design/implementation/support, IT security, system administration, log and alert analysis, network telemetry analysis, Microsoft Office tools, firewall configuration review, ruleset recertification Preferred Skills: Regulatory environments experience, health IT or state government support, FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, HIPAA security and privacy standards, cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS), CISSP, Security+
Position Overview
The Network Security Analyst will assist in maturing network security and compliance solutions, investigate and respond to daily network alerts, and perform network security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure changes. This is an ongoing project with aggressive timelines. A majority of the team is made up of experienced professionals, and the team is 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.

Technical

• 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 assess 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.
• 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.
• Perform additional SOC duties as assigned.

Non-Technical

• Collaborate with other areas of the agency to implement security controls.
• Provide guidance on best practices to technical teams.

Required Skills

• Approximately 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, security architecture, compliance tools, data protection, and access models
• Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Skills

• 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)

Required Education

• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or equivalent experience

Required / Preferred Certifications

• Required: A network security-centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA
• Preferred: CISSP or Security+