Security Analyst
Job Description
Intellibee is hiring a hands-on Security Analyst to support day-to-day cybersecurity operations and network security monitoring in a role aligned to the Office of Cybersecurity SOC lead. Based onsite in Columbia, SC, the analyst will help investigate alerts, assess security posture for network and firewall changes, and support compliance efforts across the agency.
This position partners with SCDHHS leadership, business units, partners, and vendors to mature network security and compliance solutions, including technical analysis and reporting that supports operational standards.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a hands-on technical contributor reporting to the Office of Cybersecurity SOC lead.
- Support SCDHHS leadership, business units, partners, and vendors in day-to-day cybersecurity operations.
- Help mature 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 assess connectivity, website block, and firewall rule requests to ensure requests do not introduce elevated risk to the agency.
- Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential threats.
- Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports that violate agency-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.
- Support compliance requirements including 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.
Requirements
- Approximately 3-5 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.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA.
Security Program Experience (Strongly Desired)
- 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 (Hands-On)
- 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 and Splunk (Preferred).
- Vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus and Qualys.
- Cloud Infrastructure Security (Preferred).
Technologies
- CMS ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, NIST, FISMA RMF
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Switching and Routing; Enterprise Firewalls; IDS/IPS platforms
- Network security monitoring; SIEM platforms such as QRadar and Splunk (Preferred)
- Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, etc.)
- Cloud Infrastructure Security (Preferred); Azure or AWS
- ARC-AMPE, SCDIS-200
- PCNSE, CCNA, FISMA
- CISSP, Security+
Preferred Skills
- 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).
Education and Certifications
- Required: BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience; network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA.
- Preferred: CISSP or Security+.
Benefits
- Long-Term Stability: Multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Quality healthcare benefits for you and your family.
- Future Planning: 401(k) program.
- GC Assistance: Support for immediate Green Card processing, if required.