Onsite Network Security Specialist (SOC)

SYSTEMTEC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, disability, and life"

401(k) with match

On-site at Columbia, SC

Job summary

SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Network Security Administrator for an on-site opportunity in Columbia, SC. You will support day-to-day cybersecurity operations within a Security Operations Center, focusing on network security monitoring, threat analysis, compliance, and secure infrastructure changes.

The role requires hands-on experience with network security technologies, certifications like PCNSE/CCNA, and the ability to work with senior analysts and stakeholders on complex initiatives.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Reside in South Carolina; relocation not available.
• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of equivalent professional experience.
• Network security certification such as PCNSE or CCNA.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, IT security, or system administration.
• Working knowledge of secure network architecture, security controls, compliance technologies, data protection, and access management.
• Hands-on knowledge of network security technologies including switching/routing, enterprise firewalls, IDS/IPS, network auditing, and security monitoring.
• Experience analyzing security logs, alerts, network traffic, and other telemetry to identify threats or policy violations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to network security alerts in on-premises and cloud environments.
• Assess firewall, connectivity, infrastructure changes for security risks.
• Monitor network traffic, ports, protocols, and firewall rules for compliance.
• Develop and enhance network security controls, compliance processes, and monitoring KPIs.
• Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, partners, and vendors on secure network solutions.
• Participate in firewall review, rule-set recertification, security planning, and cloud/on‑prem projects.

Skills

Network security

Threat analysis

Security monitoring

Log analysis

Compliance and data protection

Access management

Windows/macOS/Linux familiarity

Team collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Cybersecurity

5+ years of equivalent professional experience

Tools

QRadar

Splunk

Nessus

Qualys

Azure or AWS cloud security

Job description

SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Network Security Administrator for an on-site opportunity in Columbia, SC. You will support day-to-day cybersecurity operations within a Security Operations Center, focusing on network security monitoring, threat analysis, compliance, and secure infrastructure changes.

The role requires hands-on experience with network security technologies, certifications like PCNSE/CCNA, and the ability to work with senior analysts and stakeholders on complex initiatives.