Security Analyst

Novalink Solutions LLC; West Columbia (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Novalink Solutions LLC is seeking a Junior Network Security Analyst to support the Office of Cybersecurity. You will assist with hands-on security tasks, monitor alerts, and collaborate with teams to enforce security controls.

The role requires 3–5 years of network security experience, knowledge of Windows/Linux, and familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST/HIPAA. This on-site position offers growth within a government-facing security program.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on experience in network security design, implementation, or support.
• IT security or system administration experience.
• Working knowledge of secure network design and compliance tools.
• FISMA, NIST, HIPAA familiarity (preferred).
• Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS) understanding.

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, firewall rules, and web access to ensure low risk.
• Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports for policy compliance.

Skills

Network design

IT security

System administration

Log analysis

Cloud security

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or related field

Network security certification PCNSE or CCNA

CISSP or Security+ (preferred)

Tools

QRadar

Splunk

Job description

West Columbia, United States | Posted on 09/21/2026

• Actual Job Title Security Analyst - Consultant
• Job Type FT Contract
• Contract duration 1 year
• Date Opened 09/21/2026
• Target Date 09/25/2026
• City West Columbia
• State/Province South Carolina
• Country United States
• Assigned Recruiter(s) Ananth Vegiraju
• Number of Positions 1

Job Description

This is an ongoing project with aggressive timelines. A majority of the team is

made up of experienced professionals, and we are seeking individuals who are

highly productive, flexible, and comfortable working in an environment where

priorities can shift. Team members are expected to contribute with minimal

supervision.

Candidates who enjoy complex, change-driven projects and collaborating with

motivated colleagues will find this position appealing.

WHY IS THIS POSITION OPEN (new role, increased workload, new dept, resignation,

promotion)?

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:

The Office of Cybersecurity ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability

of SCDHH's systems and services. Strong candidate must have hands-on

experience with:

Routing and switching protocols

Network security best practices

On-premise and/or cloud networking environments

This role requires someone who can contribute independently on technical tasks

and support more senior analysts on complex initiatives.

POSITION TITLE: JUNIOR NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS (drug, credit, criminal, motor vehicle)?

Criminal, drug, credit, motor vehicle

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a hands-on technical role reporting to the Office of Cybersecurity SOC

lead.

The analyst will support SCDHHS leadership, business units, partners, and

vendors in day-to-day cybersecurity operations.

Security Program Experience:

Strongly desired experience includes:

CMS ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, NIST or other FISMA RMF frameworks

Performing repeatable security processes supporting compliant enterprise

Supporting security considerations for multi-tenant cloud environments

and vendor integrations

Technical Experience:

Candidates should have hands-on experience with:

2. Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems

3. Switching and Routing

6. IDS/IPS platforms

7. Network security monitoring

8. SIEM platforms such as QRadar, Splunk (Preferred)

9. Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, etc.)

10. Cloud Infrastructure Security (Preferred)

1. Assist in maturing network security and compliance solutions

2. Investigate and respond to daily network alerts

3. Perform network security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure

changes

4. Conduct technical analysis for network security planning and engineering

5. Review and assessment of connectivity, website block and firewall rule requests

to ensure they do not present an elevated risk to the agency

6. Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential threats

7. Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports that violate the agency's

approved standards governing Ports, Protocols and Services.

8. Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend countermeasures

9. Collaborate with other areas of the agency to implement security controls

10. Support cloud and on-premise network changes and enhancement projects

11. Ensure compliance with ARC-AMPE, HIPAA and SCDIS-200

12. Assist with KPI creation and trend report monitoring

13. Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification

14. Provide guidance on best practices to technical teams

15. Perform additional SOC duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF

IMPORTANCE):

1. Approximately 3-5 years of

hands-on experience in network

design, implementation, or

support

2. Hand-on experience in IT security

or system administration

3. Working knowledge of secure

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF

IMPORTANCE):

1. Experience working in regulatory

2. Experience supporting health IT or

state government.

3. Familiarity with FISMA, NIST,

CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA

security and privacy standards

4. Cloud network security controls

architecture, compliance tools, data

protection, and access models

4. Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and

network telemetry.

5. Proficiency with Microsoft Office

tools

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

information systems,

Cybersecurity, or related field;

2. A network security centric

certification such as PCNSE or

CCNA

PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

1. CISSP or Security+

Requirements

Required Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or 5+ years equivalent experience

A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA

3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support

Experience in IT security or system administration

Working knowledge of secure network design, security architecture, compliance tools, data protection, and access models

Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

CISSP or Security+

Experience working in regulatory environments

Experience supporting health IT or state government.

Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standards

Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS).