Role: Network Security Engineer- Candidate MUST be a SC resident-W2 Only

Location: Columbia, SC

Duration: One Year Contract with possibility of extensions

Interview Process: 2 rounds - 1st interview will be virtual, 2nd round will be onsite in Columbia, SC

Job Summary:

The Office of Cybersecurity ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of agency'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.

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:

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

Required Skills:

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:

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).