Job Description
Job Description
SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Network Security Administrator for a on-site opportunity for candidates in Columbia, SC. Candidate will support enterprise cybersecurity operations by monitoring network activity, investigating security alerts, assessing infrastructure changes, and strengthening security controls across on-premises and cloud environments. This role requires hands-on network security expertise, knowledge of regulatory compliance, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Required Qualifications of the Network Security Administrator:
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies.
- Must currently reside in South Carolina; relocation is not permitted.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or at least five years of equivalent experience.
- Network security certification such as CCNA or PCNSE.
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, support, or security.
- Experience in IT security, network administration, or systems administration.
- Knowledge of secure network architecture, routing and switching, enterprise firewalls, IDS/IPS, access controls, and network monitoring.
- Ability to analyze security logs, alerts, network traffic, and telemetry to identify potential threats.
- Familiarity with Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, along with network auditing and vulnerability assessment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to evaluate network configurations for security risks.
Preferred Skills/Experience of the Network Security Administrator:
- CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Experience in healthcare IT, state government, or regulated environments.
- Knowledge of NIST, FISMA Risk Management Framework, CMS ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, and related security standards.
- Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk or QRadar and vulnerability scanners such as Nessus or Qualys.
- Familiarity with cloud network security controls in Azure or AWS, including vendor integrations and multi-tenant environments.
Responsibilities of the Network Security Administrator:
- Monitor network security events, investigate alerts, analyze potential threats, and support incident response activities.
- Evaluate firewall rules, connectivity requests, network configurations, and proposed infrastructure changes to identify security risks.
- Assess on-premises and cloud networks, analyze traffic patterns, and identify vulnerabilities or deviations from approved security standards.
- Support network security improvements, infrastructure projects, and implementation of technical safeguards.
- Assist with compliance assessments, firewall audits, ruleset reviews, KPI tracking, and security trend reporting.
- Collaborate with technical teams and external partners to implement security controls, recommend countermeasures, and promote network security best practices.
Work Location: On-site. Columbia, SC.
Compensation / Benefits: Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means competitive compensation, access to health, dental, disability, and life coverage, and 401(k) with match.
***Please note: SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey.***