Network Security Analyst

About the role

**SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:**

The Office of Cybersecurity ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of SCDHH’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.

**DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:**

This is a hands\-on technical role reporting to the Office of Cybersecurity SOC lead.

The analyst will support SCDHHS leadership, business units, partners, and vendors in day\-to\-day cybersecurity operations.

**Security Program Experience:**

Strongly desired experience includes:

* CMS ARC\-AMPE, HIPAA, NIST or other FISMA RMF frameworks * Performing repeatable security processes supporting compliant enterprise architectures * Supporting security considerations for multi tenant cloud environments and vendor integrations

**Technical Experience:**

Candidates should have hands\-on experience with:

* Secure network design principles * Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems * Switching and Routing * Enterprise Firewalls * Network auditing * IDS/IPS platforms * Network security monitoring * SIEM platforms such as QRadar, Splunk (Preferred) * Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, etc.) * 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 (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):**

* Approximately 3\-5 years of hands\-on experience in network design, implementation, or support * Hand\-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. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

**PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):**

* 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).

**REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:**

* BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or equivalent experience * A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA

**PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:**

* CISSP or Security\+

**Benefits at IntelliBee**

* **Long\-Term Stability:** Join us on a multi\-year opportunities with room to grow. * **Comprehensive Health Coverage:** Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well. * **Future Planning:** Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security. * **GC Assistance:** We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.