Security Analyst: Network & Cloud Defense (Onsite)

Software People, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Software People, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Network Security Analyst to bolster day-to-day cybersecurity operations for the U.S. federal/state-college ecosystem in Columbia, SC.

The role supports the Office of Cybersecurity SOC lead and requires strong experience across secure network design, multi‑tenant cloud security, and compliance with FISMA/NIST frameworks. Responsibilities include maturing security and compliance solutions, examining daily alerts, performing risk-based firewall and

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 proposed firewall and infrastructure changes.
• Conduct technical analysis for network security planning and engineering.
• Review and assess connectivity, website block and firewall rule requests to ensure no elevated risk.
• Analyze on‑premise and cloud networks for potential threats.
• Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports that violate approved standards.
• Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend countermeasures.
• Collaborate with other agency areas 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.

Skills

Secure network design

Windows

macOS

Linux

Switching & routing

Enterprise firewalls

Network auditing

IDS/IPS

SIEM (QRadar)

Nessus/Qualys

Cloud security

Education

BS degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Cybersecurity

Tools

QRadar

Splunk

Nessus

Qualys

Azure

AWS

Job description

Software People, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Network Security Analyst to bolster day-to-day cybersecurity operations for the U.S. federal/state-college ecosystem in Columbia, SC.

The role supports the Office of Cybersecurity SOC lead and requires strong experience across secure network design, multi‑tenant cloud security, and compliance with FISMA/NIST frameworks. Responsibilities include maturing security and compliance solutions, examining daily alerts, performing risk-based firewall and