Onsite Security Analyst & Network Defender

VIVA USA Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. is seeking a Security Analyst - Consultant to join a hands-on, onsite team in Columbia, SC. You will work under the client SOC lead, supporting day-to-day cybersecurity operations and maturing security controls across on-premises and cloud environments.

The role requires 3–5 years of network design, security operations, and compliance experience, with certifications like PCNSE or CCNA. Expect collaboration with vendors, partners, and internal teams on complex projects.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA

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.
• Analyze connectivity, website block and firewall rule requests to ensure they do not present an elevated risk.
• Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential threats.
• Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports that violate the client’s approved standards governing Ports, Protocols and Services.
• Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend countermeasures.
• Collaborate with other areas of the client 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.
• Perform additional SOC duties as assigned

Skills

Network design

IT security

Security architecture

Logs & telemetry analysis

MS Office

Education

BS degree in CS/IS/Cybersecurity

PCNSE or CCNA

Job description

VIVA USA Inc. is seeking a Security Analyst - Consultant to join a hands-on, onsite team in Columbia, SC. You will work under the client SOC lead, supporting day-to-day cybersecurity operations and maturing security controls across on-premises and cloud environments.

The role requires 3–5 years of network design, security operations, and compliance experience, with certifications like PCNSE or CCNA. Expect collaboration with vendors, partners, and internal teams on complex projects.