Security Analyst

West Columbia, United States | Posted on 09/21/2026 Actual Job Title Security Analyst - Consultant Job Type FT Contract Contract duration 1 year Date Opened 09/21/2026 Target Date 09/25/2026 City West Columbia State/Province South Carolina Country United States Assigned Recruiter(s) Ananth Vegiraju Number of Positions 1 Job Description 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)?

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:

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.

POSITION TITLE: JUNIOR NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS (drug, credit, criminal, motor vehicle)? Criminal, drug, credit, motor vehicle

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

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. Security Program Experience: Strongly desired experience includes: CMS ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, NIST or other FISMA RMF frameworks Performing repeatable security processes supporting compliant enterprise Supporting security considerations for multi-tenant cloud environments and vendor integrations Technical Experience: Candidates should have hands-on experience with: 2. Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems 3. Switching and Routing 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)

1. Assist in maturing network security and compliance solutions
2. Investigate and respond to daily network alerts
3. Perform network security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure

changes 4. Conduct technical analysis for network security planning and engineering 5. Review and assessment of connectivity, website block and firewall rule requests to ensure they do not present an elevated risk to the agency 6. Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential threats 7. Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports that violate the agency's approved standards governing Ports, Protocols and Services. 8. Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend countermeasures 9. Collaborate with other areas of the agency to implement security controls 10. Support cloud and on-premise network changes and enhancement projects 11. Ensure compliance with ARC-AMPE, HIPAA and SCDIS-200 12. Assist with KPI creation and trend report monitoring 13. Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification 14. Provide guidance on best practices to technical teams 15. Perform additional SOC duties as assigned

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

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF

IMPORTANCE):

1. Experience working in regulatory
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 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:

information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; 2. A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA

PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

1. CISSP or Security+ Requirements Required Skills Skill Type Skill Name BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or 5+ years equivalent experience A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA 3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support Experience in IT security or system administration Working knowledge of secure network design, security architecture, compliance tools, data protection, and access models Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools Preferred Skills Skill Type Skill Name CISSP or Security+ Experience working in regulatory environments Experience supporting health IT or state government. Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standards Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS). #J-18808-Ljbffr Novalink Solutions LLC