Entry Level Network Security Consultant Jobs
New grad network security consultant jobs welcome 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, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Amazon, Optum, and Charles River Associates hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Network Account Manager represents and advances Healthfirst interests in the Provider market as the preferred and ultimately preeminent plan through superior customer service and execution of Provider engagement strategies. The Network Account Manager represents commitment to developing and managing a high performance network and to engaging in various Provider engagement strategies that follow four core principles: Quality, Clinical Efficiency, Administrative Efficiency and Population Health.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as plan liaison for physicians/physician groups in a specified geographical area. Will be main point of contact for all plan-related issues including marketing, enrollment, contracting, billing and reimbursement.
- Responsibility for the resolution of all issues, including those identified by the provider, and those identified internally that have an impact on the physician. Coordinates with all Healthfirst staff to assist as appropriate, including creating project plans, issue logs, conference calls, etc.
- Responsibility for the provider recruitment process. Identify gaps, complete paperwork, etc.
- Schedule frequent and regular face-to-face contact with the practice locations to identify any issues and ensure plan visibility.
- Keep abreast of competitor activity, including new reimbursement and marketing strategies. Negotiate favorable/competitive rates with providers based on market trends.
- Conduct new provider orientation and identify on an ongoing basis opportunities for education on both clinical and administrative topics. Includes experts in the field of education as needed from in-house staff.
- Responsible for monitoring and reporting on providers' clinical quality & financial performance, working with their manager and other internal departments to create strategic improvement plans.
- Working under light supervision, maneuvers multiple tasks independently with a fast-paced proactive vs. reactive approach to changing priorities while meeting departmental objectives. Attention to managing many details and remaining focused in an environment with distractions.
- Contribute creative solutions and ownership of daily assignments for seamless communication and systematic completion of routine and special projects. Follow protocols and use common sense to escalate situations to management appropriately.
- Handle other duties as assigned with the occasional need to work weekends, overtime and/or travel throughout the tri-state area. Engage in mastering the Division's impact on Healthfirst, its Members and Providers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Bilingual fluency (reading, writing, speaking) Spanish and English
- Medicare and/or Medicaid managed care experience
- Experience with MHS, Macess, and/or electronic archiving
- Provider office operations experience
- Ability to understand Provider claims reimbursement
- Contract negotiation experience
- Professional Writing skills (Letter writing, Memo and Email)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
COMPENSATION
- Hiring Range*:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $68,900 - $99,620
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $61,300 - $91,120
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
INTRODUCTION
The Network Account Manager represents and advances Healthfirst interests in the Provider market as the preferred and ultimately preeminent plan through superior customer service and execution of Provider engagement strategies. The Network Account Manager represents commitment to developing and managing a high performance network and to engaging in various Provider engagement strategies that follow four core principles: Quality, Clinical Efficiency, Administrative Efficiency and Population Health.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as plan liaison for physicians/physician groups in a specified geographical area. Will be main point of contact for all plan-related issues including marketing, enrollment, contracting, billing and reimbursement.
- Responsibility for the resolution of all issues, including those identified by the provider, and those identified internally that have an impact on the physician. Coordinates with all Healthfirst staff to assist as appropriate, including creating project plans, issue logs, conference calls, etc.
- Responsibility for the provider recruitment process. Identify gaps, complete paperwork, etc.
- Schedule frequent and regular face-to-face contact with the practice locations to identify any issues and ensure plan visibility.
- Keep abreast of competitor activity, including new reimbursement and marketing strategies. Negotiate favorable/competitive rates with providers based on market trends.
- Conduct new provider orientation and identify on an ongoing basis opportunities for education on both clinical and administrative topics. Includes experts in the field of education as needed from in-house staff.
- Responsible for monitoring and reporting on providers' clinical quality & financial performance, working with their manager and other internal departments to create strategic improvement plans.
- Working under light supervision, maneuvers multiple tasks independently with a fast-paced proactive vs. reactive approach to changing priorities while meeting departmental objectives. Attention to managing many details and remaining focused in an environment with distractions.
- Contribute creative solutions and ownership of daily assignments for seamless communication and systematic completion of routine and special projects. Follow protocols and use common sense to escalate situations to management appropriately.
- Handle other duties as assigned with the occasional need to work weekends, overtime and/or travel throughout the tri-state area. Engage in mastering the Division's impact on Healthfirst, its Members and Providers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Bilingual fluency (reading, writing, speaking) Spanish and English
- Medicare and/or Medicaid managed care experience
- Experience with MHS, Macess, and/or electronic archiving
- Provider office operations experience
- Ability to understand Provider claims reimbursement
- Contract negotiation experience
- Professional Writing skills (Letter writing, Memo and Email)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
COMPENSATION
- Hiring Range*:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $68,900 - $99,620
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $61,300 - $91,120
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
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Entry Level Network Security Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level network security consultant job?
Start by earning a foundational certification like CompTIA Security+ or Cisco's CCNA, which many hiring managers treat as a baseline for entry level candidates. Pair that with hands-on lab work, a home network project, or a school-based internship to show practical skills. Tailoring your resume to highlight specific tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, or SIEM platforms, gives you a concrete edge over candidates with similar experience.
Which companies hire entry level network security consultants?
Companies hiring entry level network security consultants right now include Amazon, Optum, and Charles River Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from managed security service providers, federal contractors, and mid-size technology firms that bring on junior talent and develop them in-house.
Are there remote entry level network security consultant jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles are still common at this level. About 29% of entry level network security consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of network work, which often requires lab access, physical hardware, or on-premises client environments, particularly early in a consultant's career.
Are these new grad network security consultant jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles alongside broader entry level postings. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects as qualifying credentials, or lists a portfolio in lieu of a long work history. If a posting asks for a degree or a certification rather than years on the job, it is generally open to new grads.
Which industries hire the most entry level network security consultants?
Entry Level network security consultant roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they manage large, regulated networks and face consistent pressure to build out security teams with fresh talent trained on current threat environments.