Network Security Analyst – Contract

Jobtailor; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a network security professional to monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts across cloud and on‑premises environments. You will assess network changes, review firewall rules, and ensure compliance with HIPAA, NIST, and other regulations while partnering with IT teams to strengthen security controls.

The role requires 4–5 years of relevant experience, with hands‑on expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and security analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Cybersecurity or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years hands-on network design, implementation or support.
• Experience in IT security operations or system administration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate network security alerts and incidents.
• Perform network security assessments for firewall, infrastructure, and connectivity changes.
• Analyze network traffic and identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Support secure network architecture, routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
• Review firewall rule requests, website access requests, and connectivity changes for security compliance.
• Conduct network auditing and security monitoring activities.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments using Nessus and Qualys.
• Support cloud and on‑premises security initiatives and network enhancement projects.
• Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification activities.
• Develop and analyze security reports, KPIs, and trend metrics.
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, and application teams to implement security controls.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CMS ARC‑AMPE, NIST, FISMA, and SCDIS‑200 requirements.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance and recommendations to technical teams.
• Support additional SOC operations and cybersecurity initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Log analysis

Network security

Routing & Switching

Firewall & IDS/IPS

Security monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Nessus

Qualys

PCNSE

CCNA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate network security alerts and incidents.
• Perform network security assessments for firewall, infrastructure, and connectivity changes.
• Analyze network traffic and identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Support secure network architecture, routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
• Review firewall rule requests, website access requests, and connectivity changes for security compliance.
• Conduct network auditing and security monitoring activities.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments using tools such as Nessus and Qualys.
• Support cloud and on‑premises security initiatives and network enhancement projects.
• Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification activities.
• Develop and analyze security reports, KPIs, and trend metrics.
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, and application teams to implement security controls.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CMS ARC‑AMPE, NIST, FISMA, and SCDIS‑200 requirements.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance and recommendations to technical teams.
• Support additional SOC operations and cybersecurity initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• 4‑5 years of work experience.
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in network design, implementation, or support.
• Experience in IT security, cybersecurity operations, or system administration.
• Strong understanding of secure network design, network security architecture, data protection technologies, and access control models.
• Experience with routing and switching technologies, enterprise firewalls, IDS/IPS platforms, network security monitoring, and network auditing.
• Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, and macOS environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Network security certification such as PCNSE or CCNA.
• Preferred: CISSP or Security+.