Jr. Network Security Analyst

**Junior Network Security Analyst ($39/hr)** Junior Network Security Analyst Concordant LLC | Columbia, SC 29201 | 100% Onsite $39.00 per hour (W2) | 12-Month Contract with Possibility of Extension **About the Opportunity** Concordant LLC seeks a Junior Network Security Analyst to support the Office of Cybersecurity at a South Carolina state agency. You will join a team of experienced professionals on an ongoing, fast-moving project and report to the agency’s Security Operations Center (SOC) lead. If you enjoy complex, change-driven work and want hands-on exposure to network security in a regulated health IT environment, this role fits you. **Location Requirement** * 5 days per week onsite in downtown Columbia, SC * We will only consider candidates who currently live in South Carolina * The second-round interview takes place onsite **What You Will Do** * Investigate and respond to daily network security alerts * Perform network security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure changes * Review connectivity, website block, and firewall rule requests to confirm they do not create elevated risk * Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential threats * Develop and analyze network traffic reports that flag violations of approved ports, protocols, and services standards * Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification * Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend countermeasures * Support cloud and on-premise network changes and enhancement projects * Help maintain compliance with CMS ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, and SCDIS-200 * Assist with KPI creation and trend report monitoring * Collaborate across the agency to implement security controls and guide technical teams on best practices * Perform additional SOC duties as assigned **What You Bring (Required)** * 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support * Hands-on 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 * Hands-on experience with routing and switching, enterprise firewalls, IDS/IPS platforms, network auditing, and network security monitoring * Experience with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems * Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus or Qualys * Proficiency with Microsoft Office * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience * A network security certification such as PCNSE or CCNA **Nice to Have (Preferred)** * Experience in regulated environments, health IT, or state government * Familiarity with FISMA, NIST RMF, CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standards * SIEM experience, especially QRadar or Splunk * Cloud network security experience in Azure or AWS * CISSP or Security+ certification **Pre-Employment Requirements** * Criminal, drug, credit, and motor vehicle record checks before start **Dress Code** * Business casual, occasionally more formal **About Concordant** Concordant LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone-certified firm that delivers skilled professionals to federal and state government clients. Concordant received the ESGR Seven Seals Award for its support of Guard and Reserve employees. Concordant LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Pay: $39.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment? * What is your current physical mailing address? (SBA HUBZone check) * Do you have a current PCNSE or CCNA? When does it expire? Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * network design, implementation, or support: 3 years (Required) * network design, security, compliance, protection, and access: 1 year (Required) * Windows, MacOS, Linux: 1 year (Required) * analyzing logs, alerts, and network telemetry: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: * Columbia, SC 29201 (Required) Work Location: In person