Onsite Junior Network Security Analyst – Columbia, SC

DP Professionals (DPP); Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DP Professionals (DPP) in Columbia, SC is seeking a Junior Network Security Analyst for a 12-month W2 contract onsite. The role emphasizes hands-on network design, security best practices, and on‑premise and cloud networking.

Responsibilities include responding to daily network alerts, performing security assessments for firewall and infrastructure changes, reviewing connectivity and firewall requests, and collaborating with senior analysts on complex initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• PCNSE or CCNA certification is preferred or recommended.
• Hands-on experience in IT security or system administration and security design principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maturing network security and compliance solutions.
• Investigate and respond to daily network alerts.
• Perform network security assessments for firewall and infrastructure changes.
• Conduct technical analysis for network security planning and engineering.
• Review connectivity, website block and firewall rule requests for risk.
• Analyze on-premises and cloud networks for potential threats.
• Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports per standards.

Skills

Network design

Routing & switching

Network security

Cloud networking

Log analysis

Threat monitoring

Firewall administration

SIEM (QRadar/Splunk)

Vulnerability tools

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Cybersecurity

Certifications: PCNSE and CCNA recommended

Tools

QRadar

Splunk

Nessus

Qualys

Firewall management tools

Cloud security tools

Job description

DP Professionals (DPP) in Columbia, SC is seeking a Junior Network Security Analyst for a 12-month W2 contract onsite. The role emphasizes hands-on network design, security best practices, and on‑premise and cloud networking.

Responsibilities include responding to daily network alerts, performing security assessments for firewall and infrastructure changes, reviewing connectivity and firewall requests, and collaborating with senior analysts on complex initiatives.