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New grad network security analyst jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like HCLTech, Collabera, and Howard Community College hiring at this level now.
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See related jobsVirginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
Virginia Western is seeking to fill a Network and Security Engineer position.
The Network and Security Engineer position supports the Virginia Western Community College enterprise network, cybersecurity, and infrastructure services. This position designs, configures, maintains, monitors, and troubleshoots wired and wireless networks, WAN routing, firewall services, virtualization platforms, and related communications infrastructure. The role performs advanced technical work to ensure secure, reliable, and resilient technology services that support instruction, operations, and emergency response across the college.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Considerable experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure, including switching, routing, WAN connectivity, wireless systems, and firewalls.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, VLANs, network segmentation, network access control, routing, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and traffic analysis.
- Experience configuring, monitoring, troubleshooting, and documenting enterprise network and security systems.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, intrusion detection and prevention, vulnerability management, privileged access, and standards such as NIST or CIS.
- Experience with firewall policy design, URL filtering, least privilege access principles, logging, diagnostics, and incident investigation.
- Ability to perform remote after-hours and weekend maintenance as needed to minimize service interruptions.
- Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking, adaptability, teamwork, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, Palo Alto, cybersecurity, or related professional certifications.
- Experience with Extreme switching or wireless equipment.
- Experience supporting virtualization platforms, VoIP or Microsoft Teams phones, emergency communications platforms, Linux administration, and physical communications infrastructure including fiber and copper cabling systems.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
Virginia Western is seeking to fill a Network and Security Engineer position.
The Network and Security Engineer position supports the Virginia Western Community College enterprise network, cybersecurity, and infrastructure services. This position designs, configures, maintains, monitors, and troubleshoots wired and wireless networks, WAN routing, firewall services, virtualization platforms, and related communications infrastructure. The role performs advanced technical work to ensure secure, reliable, and resilient technology services that support instruction, operations, and emergency response across the college.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Considerable experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure, including switching, routing, WAN connectivity, wireless systems, and firewalls.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, VLANs, network segmentation, network access control, routing, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and traffic analysis.
- Experience configuring, monitoring, troubleshooting, and documenting enterprise network and security systems.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, intrusion detection and prevention, vulnerability management, privileged access, and standards such as NIST or CIS.
- Experience with firewall policy design, URL filtering, least privilege access principles, logging, diagnostics, and incident investigation.
- Ability to perform remote after-hours and weekend maintenance as needed to minimize service interruptions.
- Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking, adaptability, teamwork, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, Palo Alto, cybersecurity, or related professional certifications.
- Experience with Extreme switching or wireless equipment.
- Experience supporting virtualization platforms, VoIP or Microsoft Teams phones, emergency communications platforms, Linux administration, and physical communications infrastructure including fiber and copper cabling systems.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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Entry Level Network Security Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level network security analyst job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on skills, even without years of experience. A home lab, a capture-the-flag competition record, or an internship in IT or security gives you a concrete edge. Certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Network+ signal readiness. Tailor your resume to the specific tools and threats each posting mentions.
Which companies hire entry level network security analysts?
Companies hiring entry level network security analysts right now include HCLTech, Collabera, and Howard Community College, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including government contractors, managed security service providers, financial institutions, and mid-size technology firms building out their security teams.
Are there remote entry level network security analyst jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at the entry level. About 0% of entry level network security analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which means flexibility exists but is less common than in more senior roles. Searching by location preference on Migrate Mate lets you filter to remote or hybrid openings directly.
Are these new grad network security analyst jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior network security analyst roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or academic projects toward that requirement, or accepts a portfolio in place of professional history. Look for language like "entry level," "junior," or "no prior experience required" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level network security analysts?
Entry Level network security analyst roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they handle sensitive data, face regulatory compliance requirements, or operate critical infrastructure that demands dedicated security staff even in early-career positions.