Network Security Analyst Cybersecurity NIST SIEM

Rose International; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose International is seeking a Network Security Analyst to support cybersecurity initiatives in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on network security design, auditing, and hands-on security administration across on‑premise and cloud environments.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years’ experience in network design, IT security, and log analysis, with certifications like PCNSE/CCNA and familiarity with QRadar/Splunk. This is a temporary, onsite position with daytime shifts.

Qualifications

• 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
• CISSP or Security+
• Hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support (3-5 yrs)
• Hand-on experience in IT security or system administration
• Working knowledge of secure network design, security architecture, compliance tools, data protection, and access models

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered

Skills

Cybersecurity

MS Office

System Administrator

logs analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Nessus

Qualys

QRadar

Splunk

Job description

• Data network design best practices
• Network auditing

Date Posted: 09/21/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 507851

Industry: Government/Staffing

Job Title: Network Security Analyst Cybersecurity NIST SIEM

Job Location: Columbia, SC, USA, 29201

Work Model: Onsite

Shift: Mon_Fri,8:00AM_5:00PM

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 13

Min Hourly Rate($): 55.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 58.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Cybersecurity, MS Office, System Administrator

Experience Desired: Hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support (3-5 yrs); Hand-on experience in IT security or system administration (3 yrs); Working knowledge of secure network design, sec architecture, compliance tools, data protection (3 yrs); Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry (3 yrs); Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (3 yrs); Secure network design principles (3 yrs); Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems (3 yrs)

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Required Certifications/Licenses: Network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA

Preferred Certifications/Licenses: CISSP or Security+

C2C is not available

Job Description

REQUIRED EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or 5+ years equivalent experience

Required Certification

• A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP or Security+

Required Experience And Skills

• 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

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

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


• Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, etc.)

Preferred Experience And Skills

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 integration


• 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)


• Cloud Infrastructure Security


• SIEM platforms such as QRadar, Splunk

Scope of the Project

The Office of Cybersecurity ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems and services. This role requires someone who can contribute independently on technical tasks and support more senior analysts on complex initiatives.

Daily Duties / Responsibilities

• 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


• Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.


• Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.

Benefits

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).