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# IT - SCDHHS - Security Analyst - Consultant

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Network Security, Microsoft Office, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Information Technology Security Auditing, Security Information and Event Management, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), QRadar, Information Technology, Nessus, Firewall Services Module, Splunk, Qualys, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a4904d57-840d-4f93-a199-088e1d95cc29

## About the Role

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.

Experience: Approximately 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support, alongside practical experience in IT security or system administration.

Technical Skills: Proficient working knowledge of secure network design, routing and switching protocols, enterprise firewalls, and network auditing tools. Competency in analyzing logs, alerts, and network telemetry is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as FISMA, NIST, HIPAA, and CMS ARC-AMPE standards.
 * Experience supporting health IT environments or public sector organizational systems.
 * Hands-on experience with cloud network security controls within Azure or AWS environments.
 * Experience with SIEM platforms, specifically QRadar or Splunk, and vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus or Qualys.
 * An active network security certification such as PCNSE, CCNA, Security+, or CISSP.

## Description

A professional opportunity is available for a Junior Network Security Analyst to contribute to enterprise-level cybersecurity operations. This hands-on technical position requires working under minimal supervision within an established security operations center team. The selected candidate will support day-to-day security initiatives, investigate network alerts, and assist with infrastructure planning to maintain system integrity and availability., * Investigate and respond to daily network alerts and security events.

 * Perform network security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure changes.
 * Conduct technical analysis for network security planning and engineering initiatives.
 * Review and assess connectivity, website block, and firewall rule requests to manage organization risk.
 * Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential security threats.
 * Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports that violate established standards governing ports, protocols, and services.
 * Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend appropriate countermeasures.
 * Collaborate with agency business units to implement and mature security controls.
 * Support cloud and on-premise network changes and system enhancement projects.
 * Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertifications.