Senior Network Engineer

V Group Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Network Security Analyst (Consultant) for the Office of Cybersecurity / SCDHHS. This 12-month, fully onsite role is located at 1801 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201, with interviews conducted virtually.

The candidate must reside in SC and be able to work within state government cybersecurity operations. The role focuses on hands-on network design, security best practices, and collaboration with leadership and vendors.

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

• Support SCDHHS leadership, business units, partners, and vendors in day-to-day cybersecurity operations.
• Hands-on technical role reporting to the Office of Cybersecurity SOC lead.
• Contribute independently on technical tasks and assist senior analysts on complex initiatives.

Skills

Network design

IT security

Secure network design

Log analysis

MS Office

Education

BS in Computer Science/CS or related

Network security cert (PCNSE/CCNA)

Job description

End Client: State of South Carolina

Job Title: Network Security Analyst

Duration: 12 months

Location: Fully Onsite – 1801 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Interview Type: 1-2 rounds, Virtual/Online

Department: Office of Cybersecurity / SCDHHS

Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed.

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Scope of Project

• 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)?
• 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.

Responsibilities

Pre-employment Checks (drug, credit, criminal, motor vehicle)? Criminal, drug, credit, motor vehicle

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.

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 network design, security 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

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

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE)

• 1. Experience working in regulatory environments
• 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 (Azure or AWS).

PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• 1. CISSP or Security+