Network Security Engineer

Cybersecurity Jobs; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 106,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

NovalinkSolutions in West Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking a Junior Network Security Analyst for an onsite, 1-year engagement focused on hands-on networking and security work.

The role includes monitoring, detection, and vulnerability workflows with a 40-hour work week at a rate of $60 per hour. A CCNA or PCNSE is required, and 5+ years of experience; a BS in CS/IT/Cybersecurity is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience across networking and cybersecurity.
• Monitoring, detection and vulnerability workflows.
• Strong networking and security fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across networking and cybersecurity.
• Support day-to-day monitoring, detection and vulnerability workflows.

Skills

Networking

Security monitoring

IDS/IPS

Log analysis

SIEM

Education

BS in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

CCNA/PCNSE

Security+ or CISSP (nice to have)

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Nessus

Qualys

Azure

AWS

Windows

Linux

macOS

Job description

NovalinkSolutions is seeking a Junior Network Security Analyst for an onsite role in West Columbia, South Carolina with locals only status. This is a 1-year engagement focused on hands‑on work across networking and security, supporting day‑to‑day monitoring, detection, and vulnerability workflows. The position is $60.00 per hour with an expected 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands‑on experience working across networking and cybersecurity.

Requirements

• CCNA or PCNSE certification required.
• 5+ years of experience.

The preferred background includes a BS in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Security and Networking Skills

• Network design, including routing and switching
• Network security and firewall concepts
• IDS/IPS and security monitoring fundamentals
• SIEM experience with Splunk and QRadar
• Vulnerability scanning using Nessus and Qualys
• Operating system familiarity across Windows, Linux, and macOS
• Network traffic and log analysis

Preferred Qualifications and Knowledge Areas

• Azure/AWS security knowledge (preferred)
• Awareness of NIST, HIPAA, and FISMA (preferred)
• Security+ or CISSP as a plus

Tools and Technologies

• Splunk, QRadar
• Nessus, Qualys
• Azure, AWS
• Windows, Linux, macOS
• IDS/IPS

Location: West Columbia, SC (onsite, locals only). Duration: 1 year. Schedule: 40.0 hours per week.