Security Analyst – Onsite

VIVA USA INC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA INC is seeking a Security Analyst – Consultant for onsite work. You will support the client SOC lead, manage day-to-day cybersecurity operations, and help mature network security and compliance solutions in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on tasks across on-premise and cloud networks, firewall changes, and threat monitoring. Strong experience in security design, logs, and multiple platforms is required.

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.
• Experience in IT security or system administration.
• Hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support.

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 connectivity, website block and firewall rule requests for risk.

Skills

Network design

Implementation

IT security

System administration

Analyze logs and alerts

Microsoft Office tools

Windows

macOS

Linux

Enterprise Firewalls

Network auditing

IDS/IPS platforms

Network security monitoring

QRadar

Splunk

Nessus/Qualys

Cloud Infrastructure Security

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Network security certification (PCNSE or CCNA)

Tools

QRadar

Splunk

Job description

Title: Security Analyst – Onsite

Mandatory skills:

network design, implementation, support,
IT security, system administration,
network design, security architecture, compliance tools, data protection, access models,
analyze logs, alerts, network telemetry,
Microsoft Office tools,
health IT, state government, regulatory environments,
FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, HIPAA security, privacy standards,
Cloud network security controls, Azure, AWS,
network security, compliance solutions, network security assessments, proposed firewall, infrastructure changes, network security planning, network security engineering,
assessment of connectivity, website block, firewall rule requests, network traffic reports, standards governing Ports,
ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, SCDIS-200, KPI creation, trend report monitoring, firewall configuration reviews, ruleset recertification,
Secure network design principles, Windows, macOS, Linux operating systems, Network auditing, IDS/IPS platforms,

Description:

The client is looking for a Security Analyst – Consultant

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:

The client ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the client’s systems and services. Strong candidate must have hands‑on experience with:
Data network design best practices
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.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a hands‑on technical role reporting to the client SOC lead.
The analyst will support client 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 architectures
Supporting security considerations for multi tenant cloud environments and vendor integrations

Technical Experience:

Candidates should have hands‑on experience with:

1. Secure network design principles
2. Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
3. Switching and Routing
4. Enterprise Firewalls
5. Network auditing
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)
    Essential Responsibilities:
11. Assist in maturing network security and compliance solutions
12. Investigate and respond to daily network alerts
13. Perform network security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure changes
14. Conduct technical analysis for network security planning and engineering
15. Review and assessment of connectivity, website block and firewall rule requests to ensure they do not present an elevated risk to the client
16. Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential threats
17. Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports that violate the client’s approved standards governing Ports, Protocols and Services.
18. Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend countermeasures
19. Collaborate with other areas of the client to implement security controls
20. Support cloud and on-premise network changes and enhancement projects
21. Ensure compliance with ARC-AMPE, HIPAA and SCDIS-200
22. Assist with KPI creation and trend report monitoring
23. Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification
24. Provide guidance on best practices to technical teams
25. Perform additional SOC duties as assigned
26. REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
27. Approximately 3-5 years of hands‑on experience in network design, implementation, or support
28. Hand‑on experience in IT security or system administration
29. Working knowledge of secure network design, security architecture, compliance tools, data protection, and access models
30. Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry.
31. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
32. PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
33. Experience working in regulatory environments
34. Experience supporting health IT or state government.
35. Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standards
36. Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS).
37. REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
38. BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or equivalent experience
39. A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA
40. PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
41. CISSP or Security
42. VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam‑era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.
43. Contact Details :
44. Account co‑ordinator: Binodh Thankappan
45. VIVA USA INC.
46. 3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
47. Rolling Meadows, IL 60008