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# Network Security Analyst

- **Company:** BCforward
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $85,280.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Cyber Security, Linux, Internet Protocol, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Information Technology Security Auditing, Software Deployment, Okta, Software Security, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, SailPoint, Operating System Security, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ddb6a0cb-f65f-4ced-a3d1-23668521799c

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; computer science or related field preferred.
 * Three or more years in network, host, data, and/or application security across multiple operating systems.
 * Proficiency with IP networking and protocols and understanding of security technologies.
 * Experience with internet, web, application, and network security techniques.
 * Experience with operating system security for Windows and Linux or similar environments.
 * Experience with authentication technologies such as Okta and SailPoint.
 * Security certifications such as CISSP or CCNA are preferred but not required.

Preferred Skills:

 * Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
 * Ability to perform and interpret vulnerability assessments and administer security operations.
 * Ability to balance and prioritize work in a business professional environment.

## Description

We are seeking a Security Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in network, host, data, and application security across multiple operating systems and a proven ability to detect, investigate, and remediate security incidents while maintaining and improving security controls., * Perform basic vulnerability scans using vendor tools and document findings.

 * Monitor security audit logs and intrusion detection systems for anomalies and indicators of compromise.
 * Investigate and escalate security violations, unauthorized access attempts, malware activity, and other security events, and report outcomes.
 * Assist with engineering analysis, design, and support for firewalls, networks, and operating systems.
 * Support product evaluations and recommend security products and services; validate and test basic security architectures and designs.
 * Develop, test, and operate firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise anti-virus solutions, and software deployment tools.
 * Review and recommend installation, modification, or replacement of hardware or software components and security-impacting configurations.
 * Provide oversight and enforcement of security directives, standards, plans, and procedures at server sites.
 * Manage escalations and triage time-sensitive incidents with technical teams, vendors, and corporate information security.


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