Network Security Analyst Jobs
Network Security Analyst jobs are open across government agencies, financial services, healthcare, defense contracting, and technology firms, from entry-level SOC analyst roles to senior and lead positions, with specializations in threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Primary Responsibilities
Vulnerability Remediation Coordination
- Review, triage, and manage vulnerability remediation assignments within ServiceNow IT Remediation Workspace.
- Coordinate remediation efforts for vulnerabilities that cannot be addressed through normal patch cycles (e.g., emergency, high-risk CVEs, exceptions, or special remediation scenarios).
- Serve as the central point of coordination between Server Operations, Security (CSOC), and other impacted teams throughout the remediation lifecycle.
- Track remediation status, dependencies, and outstanding actions to ensure vulnerabilities progress to closure in accordance with policy and risk priorities.
- Ensure remediation activities align with the Vulnerability Remediation Process and supporting work instructions.
ServiceNow & IT Remediation Workspace
- Create, manage, and update:
- Vulnerability Remediation Tasks (VUL)
- Associated Change Requests
- Related Configuration Items (CIs)
- Ensure accurate documentation of remediation plans, implementation steps, validation outcomes, and rollback plans within ServiceNow records.
- Validate that vulnerability remediation tasks meet ServiceNow process requirements and audit expectations before change submission.
- Coordinate remediation sequencing across multiple server platforms and support teams using ServiceNow workflows and assignment rules.
Change Management & CAB Presentation
- Prepare and submit Normal and Standard Change Requests for vulnerability remediation activities.
- Present vulnerability remediation changes to CAB, clearly articulating:
- Security risk and urgency
- Scope and impacted systems
- Remediation approach
- Testing and validation plans
- Rollback and risk mitigation measures
- Address CAB questions and coordinate follow up actions as needed to secure approval.
- Ensure approved changes are scheduled, communicated, and implemented in alignment with change windows and operational constraints.
Cross Platform Server Support
- Coordinate vulnerability remediation across:
- Windows Server environments
- Linux Server environments (RHEL)
- Citrix server platforms
- Work with platform SMEs to understand remediation requirements and constraints without directly executing patching activities.
- Ensure consistent remediation tracking and reporting across heterogeneous server platforms.
Organization, Tracking & Reporting
- Maintain detailed tracking of:
- Outstanding vulnerabilities
- Change approvals
- Implementation status
- Validation and closure evidence
- Support audit, compliance, and leadership reporting with accurate, up to date remediation metrics and status summaries.
- Identify process gaps, bottlenecks, or recurring issues and recommend improvements to remediation and change workflows.
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years Required/Preferred Experience
- 3 Required Proven experience coordinating server vulnerability remediation in an enterprise environment.
- 3 Required Strong hands on experience with ServiceNow, including Change Management and IT Remediation Workspace.
- 3 Required Solid understanding of change management processes and presenting changes to a CAB.
- 3 Required Practical knowledge of server platforms: Windows Server, Linux Server, Citrix Infrastructure.
- 3 Required Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple parallel remediation efforts.
- 3 Required Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for CAB and cross team coordination.
- 1 Preferred Experience supporting vulnerability remediation in a government, regulated, or large enterprise environment.
- 1 Preferred Familiarity with vulnerability management workflows involving CSOC, Infrastructure, and Application teams.
- 1 Preferred Experience coordinating remediation outside of standard patching schedules (emergency or out of band remediation).
- 1 Preferred Prior exposure to audit, compliance, or security evidence collection related to vulnerability remediation.
- 1 Preferred Timely remediation of high risk and exception-based vulnerabilities.
- 1 Preferred High quality, CAB approved change records with complete and accurate documentation.
- 1 Preferred Clear, auditable tracking of vulnerability remediation status from assignment through closure.
- 1 Preferred Improved coordination and reduced remediation delays across server platforms.
Primary Responsibilities
Vulnerability Remediation Coordination
- Review, triage, and manage vulnerability remediation assignments within ServiceNow IT Remediation Workspace.
- Coordinate remediation efforts for vulnerabilities that cannot be addressed through normal patch cycles (e.g., emergency, high-risk CVEs, exceptions, or special remediation scenarios).
- Serve as the central point of coordination between Server Operations, Security (CSOC), and other impacted teams throughout the remediation lifecycle.
- Track remediation status, dependencies, and outstanding actions to ensure vulnerabilities progress to closure in accordance with policy and risk priorities.
- Ensure remediation activities align with the Vulnerability Remediation Process and supporting work instructions.
ServiceNow & IT Remediation Workspace
- Create, manage, and update:
- Vulnerability Remediation Tasks (VUL)
- Associated Change Requests
- Related Configuration Items (CIs)
- Ensure accurate documentation of remediation plans, implementation steps, validation outcomes, and rollback plans within ServiceNow records.
- Validate that vulnerability remediation tasks meet ServiceNow process requirements and audit expectations before change submission.
- Coordinate remediation sequencing across multiple server platforms and support teams using ServiceNow workflows and assignment rules.
Change Management & CAB Presentation
- Prepare and submit Normal and Standard Change Requests for vulnerability remediation activities.
- Present vulnerability remediation changes to CAB, clearly articulating:
- Security risk and urgency
- Scope and impacted systems
- Remediation approach
- Testing and validation plans
- Rollback and risk mitigation measures
- Address CAB questions and coordinate follow up actions as needed to secure approval.
- Ensure approved changes are scheduled, communicated, and implemented in alignment with change windows and operational constraints.
Cross Platform Server Support
- Coordinate vulnerability remediation across:
- Windows Server environments
- Linux Server environments (RHEL)
- Citrix server platforms
- Work with platform SMEs to understand remediation requirements and constraints without directly executing patching activities.
- Ensure consistent remediation tracking and reporting across heterogeneous server platforms.
Organization, Tracking & Reporting
- Maintain detailed tracking of:
- Outstanding vulnerabilities
- Change approvals
- Implementation status
- Validation and closure evidence
- Support audit, compliance, and leadership reporting with accurate, up to date remediation metrics and status summaries.
- Identify process gaps, bottlenecks, or recurring issues and recommend improvements to remediation and change workflows.
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years Required/Preferred Experience
- 3 Required Proven experience coordinating server vulnerability remediation in an enterprise environment.
- 3 Required Strong hands on experience with ServiceNow, including Change Management and IT Remediation Workspace.
- 3 Required Solid understanding of change management processes and presenting changes to a CAB.
- 3 Required Practical knowledge of server platforms: Windows Server, Linux Server, Citrix Infrastructure.
- 3 Required Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple parallel remediation efforts.
- 3 Required Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for CAB and cross team coordination.
- 1 Preferred Experience supporting vulnerability remediation in a government, regulated, or large enterprise environment.
- 1 Preferred Familiarity with vulnerability management workflows involving CSOC, Infrastructure, and Application teams.
- 1 Preferred Experience coordinating remediation outside of standard patching schedules (emergency or out of band remediation).
- 1 Preferred Prior exposure to audit, compliance, or security evidence collection related to vulnerability remediation.
- 1 Preferred Timely remediation of high risk and exception-based vulnerabilities.
- 1 Preferred High quality, CAB approved change records with complete and accurate documentation.
- 1 Preferred Clear, auditable tracking of vulnerability remediation status from assignment through closure.
- 1 Preferred Improved coordination and reduced remediation delays across server platforms.
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Find Network Security Analyst JobsNetwork Security Analyst Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Palo Alto Networks10
- Collabera2
- VRK IT Vision2
- Arista Networks1
- COGENT DATA SOLUTIONS1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software21
- Agriculture & Farming6
- Artificial Intelligence2
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Manufacturing1
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 Palo Alto Networks, Collabera, and VRK IT Vision, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 22% of network security analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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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