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Job description
Job Title: Security Analyst - Consultant (13757)
Location: Columbia, SC 29201
Work Location: Fully Onsite
Duration: 12 Months
Extension: Yes
Interview Process: 1-2 Rounds - Virtual/Online
Candidate Location: Must be a current South Carolina resident. No relocation allowed.
Job Description
This is a hands-on network security role focused on supporting secure network operations, security monitoring, firewall and infrastructure reviews, network security assessments, and cybersecurity compliance activities.
The consultant will work with SCDHHS leadership, business units, partners, and vendors and should be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Required Skills
BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or 5+ years of equivalent experience
Network-security-centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA
3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support
Hands-on experience in IT security or system administration
Working knowledge of secure network design
Working knowledge of security architecture
Experience with compliance tools
Understanding of data protection and access models
Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Preferred Skills
CISSP or Security+
Experience working in regulatory environments
Experience supporting Health IT
Experience supporting State Government
Familiarity with FISMA
Familiarity with NIST
Familiarity with CMS ARC-AMPE
Familiarity with HIPAA security and privacy standards
Experience with cloud network security controls in Azure or AWS
Responsibilities
Investigate and respond to daily network security alerts
Perform network security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure changes
Conduct technical analysis for network security planning and engineering
Review connectivity, website-blocking, and firewall-rule requests for security risk
Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential threats
Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports
Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend countermeasures
Collaborate with other agency teams to implement security controls
Support cloud and on-premise network changes and enhancement projects
Assist with compliance activities involving ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, and SCDIS-200
Assist with KPI creation and security trend reporting
Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification
Provide network-security best-practice guidance to technical teams
Perform additional SOC duties as assigned
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Worksite address
columbia, SC, 29228, US
Who can apply
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