JUNIOR NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST - Security Analyst - Consultant

InterSources Inc.

Columbia, SC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Computer Security, Content Management Systems (CMS), Data Analysis, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Enterprise Architecture, FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Act, Firewall Administration, Firewalls, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Information Technology, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Internet Security, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Mac Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Nessus, Network Design, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Security Design, Network Switching, Network Traffic Analysis, Online Marketing, Oracle, People Management, Performance Metrics, Privacy Controls, Project Estimates, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Risk, Routing Protocols, Security Analysis, Security Architecture, Security Consulting, Software Development, State Government, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Technical Analysis, Technical Support, Telemetry, Trend Analysis, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface Design, Vulnerability Scanners, Web Programming
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
2 days ago
Title:Security Analyst - Consultant
Location:Columbia SC 29201
On-site/Remote/Hybrid: Onsite
Duration: 12 Months
Interview Process: 1-2 Round Virtual
No of submissions: 2
No of Positions: 1

New Position - ongoing project with the Office of Cybersecurity
Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed

Job Description:
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:
• 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.

POSITION TITLE: JUNIOR NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST
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 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:
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 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+

About Us:
InterSources Inc, is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company.

About the Company

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InterSources Inc.

It’s all about harnessing the real power of data. InterSources Inc was founded in 2007 providing intelligent data solutions to clients across industries and geographies.

Over the years, we have built products on Business Intelligence & Big Data platform simplifying and transforming the way business intelligence and real-time data analytics empower Corporations and end-users using Softwares like Tableau, Business Objects, MicroStrategy, etc.

In the process, we have enabled companies to use data analytics to help better understand, predict and influence consumer behavior, identify new market opportunities as they emerge, provide to users the data they need, alert the user when and why key business metrics have changed and enable them to make smart decisions.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2007
WEBSITE
https://www.intersourcesinc.com/