Network & Systems Security Analyst

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions in Lutz, FL is seeking an experienced Network & Systems Security Analyst to support the design, implementation, administration, and security of enterprise network, server, virtualization, and storage infrastructure.

This role is ideal for an infrastructure engineer with strong systems administration, Cisco networking, VMware virtualization, Windows Server, Active Directory, storage, and firewall administration experience in a highly regulated enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of enterprise infrastructure experience.
• Strong Windows Server administration.
• VMware administration experience.
• Cisco networking experience.
• Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and SAN expertise.
• Firewall administration and network troubleshooting.
• Cybersecurity best practices and hardening guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments.
• Administer VMware virtual infrastructure.
• Support Storage Area Networks (SAN).
• Maintain DNS, DHCP, Active Directory and authentication services.
• Configure, troubleshoot Cisco switching and routing; manage VLANs and TCP/IP.
• Support enterprise firewalls and security audits; comply with cybersecurity standards.
• Monitor server health and troubleshoot production incidents.
• Lead smaller projects and create technical documentation.

Skills

Windows Server

VMware

Cisco networking

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

SAN

Firewall administration

Network troubleshooting

Cybersecurity practices

Hardware installation

Job description

Network & Systems Security Analyst

Location: Lutz, FL (Onsite – Monday–Friday)
Schedule: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (hours may vary)
Employment: 6 Month Contract
Security Requirement: Must successfully pass a NERC Background Investigation

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network & Systems Security Analyst to support the design, implementation, administration, and security of enterprise network, server, virtualization, and storage infrastructure.

This role is ideal for an infrastructure engineer with strong systems administration, Cisco networking, VMware virtualization, Windows Server, Active Directory, storage, and firewall administration experience in a highly regulated enterprise environment such as utilities, energy, healthcare, government, manufacturing, or financial services.

Primary Responsibilities

Infrastructure Engineering

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments.
• Administer VMware virtual infrastructure.
• Support Storage Area Networks (SAN).
• Maintain DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and enterprise authentication services.

Network Administration

• Configure and troubleshoot:
  • Cisco Switching
  • Cisco Routing
  • VLANs
  • TCP/IP
  • Layer 2 & Layer 3 networking
• Perform network troubleshooting using the OSI model.
• Support enterprise firewalls and network segmentation.

Cybersecurity

• Implement enterprise security standards.
• Maintain firewall configurations.
• Support vulnerability remediation.
• Assist with hardening Windows infrastructure.
• Follow cybersecurity best practices.
• Participate in security audits and compliance initiatives.

Systems Administration

• Monitor server health and infrastructure performance.
• Install and maintain hardware.
• Troubleshoot production incidents.
• Support enterprise backup and storage systems.

Project Work

• Participate in infrastructure upgrades.
• Lead smaller infrastructure projects.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Create technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of enterprise infrastructure experience.
• Strong Windows Server administration.
• VMware administration.
• Cisco networking.
• Active Directory.
• DNS/DHCP.
• Storage Area Networks (SAN).
• Firewall administration.
• Network troubleshooting.
• Cybersecurity best practices.
• Hardware installation and maintenance.

Preferred Certifications

One associate-level and one professional-level certification preferred:

• CCNA
• CCNP
• MCSA
• MCSE
• VMware VCP
• CISSP
• CEH
• GIAC

Technologies

Microsoft

• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• DNS
• DHCP
• Group Policy

Virtualization

• VMware
• ESXi
• vCenter

Networking

• Cisco
• Switching
• Routing
• VLAN
• TCP/IP
• LAN/WAN

Security

• Firewalls
• CISSP
• CEH
• Network Security
• Cybersecurity
• Security Hardening

Storage

• SAN
• Storage Infrastructure