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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
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
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network security analyst jobs.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
- CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent industry certification
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a related field
- Proficiency in network protocols, firewall management, and intrusion detection systems
- Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and interpreting penetration testing results
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2
Tips for Your Network Security Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to each job tier
SOC analyst roles emphasize SIEM tool proficiency and alert triage volume, while senior analyst postings weight threat hunting and reporting. Pull the exact tool names from each job description and mirror them in your experience bullets, because many applicant systems screen for literal keyword matches.
Certify before you apply to mid-level roles
CompTIA Security+ clears the baseline bar for most entry postings, but mid-level openings increasingly list CISSP, CEH, or GIAC credentials as requirements, not preferences. Completing one before applying signals you can handle independent investigations without close supervision.
Filter openings by clearance requirement first
Defense and federal contractor roles often require an active Secret or Top Secret clearance, which can take a year or more to obtain if you don't already hold one. Prioritize listings that match your current clearance status so you're not disqualified before the first screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists network security analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a concrete incident response example
Most technical interviews for this role include a scenario question asking how you'd handle an active intrusion or ransomware event. Walk through detection, containment, eradication, and recovery using a real or practice scenario you've worked through, naming the specific tools you'd use at each stage.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base salary
Security analyst offers frequently include certification reimbursement, on-call pay, and shift differentials that vary widely by employer. Before accepting or countering, ask for a written breakdown of all compensation components so you're comparing equivalent packages rather than headline numbers.
Network Security Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most network security analysts?
The companies hiring the most network security analysts right now include Collabera, Prudential, and TIAG, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New Jersey, and Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, large financial institutions, and hospital systems consistently account for a significant portion of total demand.
How many network security analyst jobs are remote?
About 14% of network security analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by specialization. Threat intelligence, vulnerability research, and cloud security roles are more frequently offered remotely, while SOC analyst and incident response positions more often require on-site presence for access to classified systems or proprietary infrastructure.
How do you become a network security analyst?
Start by building foundational knowledge in networking and operating systems, then earn a recognized entry-level certification such as CompTIA Security+ or Network+. Gain hands-on practice through home labs, capture-the-flag competitions, or internships. Apply to entry-level SOC analyst or IT security roles, then progress into analyst positions as you accumulate incident response and monitoring experience.
Can you get a network security analyst job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level network security analyst and junior SOC analyst roles regularly hire candidates with certifications and demonstrated hands-on skills rather than years of professional experience. Building a home lab, completing a cybersecurity bootcamp, earning a CompTIA Security+ certification, and contributing to open-source security projects can substitute for formal work history when applying to trainee or tier-one SOC positions.
What does the network security analyst interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen covering your background and certifications, followed by a technical phone interview testing networking fundamentals, threat identification, and tool familiarity. Finalists usually complete a practical exercise such as analyzing a sample log file or walking through an incident response scenario, then meet with the security team lead or hiring manager before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to network security analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to network security analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialization, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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