Network Security Analyst: NIST, SIEM, Onsite

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

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.