Overview
Security Analyst Jobs in Columbia, SC at Ventures Unlimited Inc
Title: Security Analyst
Company: Ventures Unlimited Inc
Location: Columbia, SC
Hiring: Security Analyst (W2 only)
Location: Columbia, SC (Onsite)
We are seeking a hands-on Security Analyst to support enterprise cybersecurity operations within a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
.
Key Responsibilitie
s:• Investigate and respond to daily security and network alert
s.• Perform network security assessments for firewall and infrastructure change
s.• Analyze on-premises and cloud environments for potential threat
s.• Monitor and review network traffic, security events, and compliance violation
s.• Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertificatio
n.• Support network security planning, engineering, and enhancement project
s.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security control
s.• Monitor emerging cyber threats and recommend mitigation strategie
s.• Assist with security reporting, KPI development, and compliance initiative
s.
Required Skil
ls:• 3–5 years of experience in network design, implementation, or suppo
rt.• Hands-on experience in cybersecurity, information security, or system administrati
on.• Knowledge of secure network architecture, data protection, and access control mode
ls.• Experience with enterprise firewalls, IDS/IPS, network auditing, and security monitori
ng.• Ability to analyze security logs, alerts, and network telemet
ry.• Experience with Windows, Linux, and macOS environmen
ts.
Preferred Experie
nce:• SIEM platforms such as Splunk or QRa
dar.• Vulnerability management tools such as Nessus or Qua
lys.• Cloud security experience in AWS or Azure environme
nts.• Knowledge of NIST, FISMA, HIPAA, CMS ARC-AMPE, and related compliance framewo
rks.• Experience working in healthcare, government, or highly regulated environme
nts.
Education & Certificat
ions:• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experie
nce).• CCNA, PCNSE, or similar network security certifica
tion.• Security+ or CISSP prefe
rred.
