Junior Network Security & Patching Specialist

American It Solutions, Inc.
Tampa, United States of America
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
$ 94K

Job location

Tampa, United States of America

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Computer Security
Firmware
Networking Hardware
Intrusion Detection Systems
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Network Security
Network Troubleshooting
Network Monitoring
Software Vulnerability Management
Network Support
Patch Management
Fortinet
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Cisco networks
Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

  • Entry-to-mid level cybersecurity and network support role focused on patching, vulnerability remediation, and operational security, * Execute the enterprise patch management program across servers, endpoints, and network devices

  • Deploy, validate, and troubleshoot OS, firmware, and application patches

  • Run vulnerability scans and assist with remediation tracking

  • Generate reports on patch compliance and risk exposure

Cybersecurity Operations Support

  • Monitor and investigate security alerts (EDR, IDS, etc.)

  • Escalate incidents following defined runbooks

  • Assist with firewall rule reviews and access control updates

  • Support endpoint protection and identity/VPN security

Network Operations Support

  • Monitor network health and availability

  • Assist with network troubleshooting and VPN/connectivity issues

  • Support Meraki, Cisco, and Fortinet environments under supervision

Infrastructure & Backup Support

  • Assist with backup verification and restore testing

  • Support basic server patching and infrastructure hygiene

  • Perform basic cloud (OCI/AWS) maintenance tasks

Documentation & Operations

  • Maintain asset inventory, patch records, and diagrams

  • Follow change control procedures and operational standards

Governance Requirement

  • All configuration changes and security-impacting actions must be reviewed and approved by the Lead Network Security Engineer

Learning & Growth

  • Develop network security and infrastructure skills

  • Participate in training and security awareness initiatives

Requirements

Do you have experience in Vulnerability scanning?

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