Security Operations Analyst

Computer Aid; South Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Computer Aid is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to join our IT team onsite in South Carolina. This contract, full-time role focuses on supporting SOC operations, monitoring threats, and performing firewall and network security assessments.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on security experience, familiarity with IDS/IPS and SIEM tools, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relocation to SC may be required prior to start date.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, support, or administration.
• Experience in IT security, cybersecurity operations, or systems administration.
• Strong understanding of secure network architecture, network security principles, and access controls.
• Experience with routing, switching, enterprise firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network monitoring tools.
• Ability to analyze security logs, alerts, and network telemetry.
• Experience supporting Windows, Linux, and/or macOS environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Industry certification such as CCNA or PCNSE.

Responsibilities

• Support daily cybersecurity operations within the Office of Cybersecurity SOC.
• Investigate and respond to network security alerts and incidents.
• Perform network security assessments for firewall and infrastructure changes.
• Analyze network traffic, logs, alerts, and telemetry to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Support network security monitoring, IDS/IPS platforms, SIEM tools, and vulnerability management activities.
• Assist with cloud and on-premise security initiatives, compliance efforts, and security control implementation.
• Participate in firewall rule reviews, network audits, and security engineering projects.
• Help ensure compliance with HIPAA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, FISMA, and agency security standards.
• Collaborate with technical teams, business units, vendors, and stakeholders to strengthen the agency's security posture

Skills

Network security

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Security monitoring

Windows/Linux/macOS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field

CCNA or PCNSE certification

Tools

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

SIEM

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Security Operations Analyst

Req number: R8869

Employment type: Full time

Worksite flexibility: Onsite

Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right-whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Security Operations Analyst ready to take us to the next level! If you have experience supporting SOC operations, threat monitoring, firewall and network security assessments, and are looking for your next career move,

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Operations Analyst join our IT team. This position will be full-time, onsite, and is a contract position.

This position requires you to be located in South Carolina or willing to relocate prior to the start date.

What You'll Do

• Support daily cybersecurity operations within the Office of Cybersecurity SOC
• Investigate and respond to network security alerts and incidents
• Perform network security assessments for firewall and infrastructure changes
• Analyze network traffic, logs, alerts, and telemetry to identify threats and vulnerabilities
• Support network security monitoring, IDS/IPS platforms, SIEM tools, and vulnerability management activities
• Assist with cloud and on-premise security initiatives, compliance efforts, and security control implementation
• Participate in firewall rule reviews, network audits, and security engineering projects
• Help ensure compliance with HIPAA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, FISMA, and agency security standards
• Collaborate with technical teams, business units, vendors, and stakeholders to strengthen the agency's security posture

What You'll Need

Required:

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, support, or administration
• Experience in IT security, cybersecurity operations, or systems administration
• Strong understanding of secure network architecture, network security principles, and access controls
• Experience with routing, switching, enterprise firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network monitoring tools
• Ability to analyze security logs, alerts, and network telemetry
• Experience supporting Windows, Linux, and/or macOS environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Industry certification such as CCNA or PCNSE

Preferred:

• Experience working in regulated environments
• Knowledge of HIPAA, NIST, FISMA, and CMS ARC-AMPE frameworks
• Experience supporting healthcare, government, or public sector organizations
• Cloud security experience in Azure and/or AWS environments
• Security certifications such as CISSP or Security+

Physical Demands

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail] or (888) 824 - 8111.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected v