Date Posted: 06/12/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 502761
Industry: Government/Staffing
Job Title: Security Analyst - Consultant
Job Location: Columbia, SC, USA, 29201
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Mon to Fri
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 55.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 60.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Design, Implementation, Networking, Security
Experience Desired: Familiarity with FISMA NIST CMS ARC-AMPE and HIPAA security and privacy standards (3 yrs); Experience supporting health IT or state government (3 yrs); Experience working in regulatory environments (3 yrs); Network security monitoring SIEM platforms such as QRadar Splunk (3 yrs); Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS) (3 yrs); Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus Qualys etc) Cloud Infrastructure Security (3 yrs)
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Required Certifications/Licenses: Certifications PCNSE or CCNA
Preferred Certifications/Licenses: CISSP or Security+
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• BS degree in Computer Science information systems Cybersecurity or related field or 5+ years equivalent experience
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION:
• A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION:
• CISSP or Security+
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
• Approximately 3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design implementation or support
• Hand-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
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
• Experience working in regulatory environments
• Experience supporting health IT or state government
• Familiarity with FISMA NIST CMS ARC-AMPE and HIPAA security and privacy standards
• Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS)
• Network security monitoring SIEM platforms such as QRadar Splunk
• Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus Qualys etc) Cloud Infrastructure Security
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT: This is an ongoing project with aggressive timelines. A majority of the team is made up of experienced professionals, and we are seeking individuals who are highly productive, flexible, and comfortable working in an environment where priorities can shift. Team members are expected to contribute with minimal supervision. Candidates who enjoy complex, change-driven projects and collaborating with motivated colleagues will find this position appealing. The Office of Cybersecurity ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of Client’s systems and services. Strong candidate must have hands-on experience with Data network design best practices routing and switching protocols network security best practices, On-premise and/or cloud networking environments. This role requires someone who can contribute independently on technical tasks and support more senior analysts on complex initiatives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• This is a hands-on technical role reporting to the Office of Cybersecurity lead
• The analyst will support client leadership business units’ partners and vendors in day-to-day cybersecurity operations
• Security Program Experience:
• Strongly desired experience includes CMS ARC-AMPE HIPAA NIST or other FISMA RMF frameworks
• Performing repeatable security processes supporting compliant enterprise architectures
• Supporting security considerations for multi-tenant cloud environments and vendor integrations
• Candidates should have hands-on experience with Secure network design principles Windows macOS and Linux operating systems Switching and Routing enterprise Firewalls
• Network auditing IDS/IPS platforms Assist in maturing network security and compliance solutions
• Investigate and respond to daily network alerts
• Perform network security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure changes
• Conduct technical analysis for network security planning and engineering
• Review and assessment of connectivity website block and firewall rule requests to ensure they do not present an elevated risk to the agency
• Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential threats
• Develop review and analyze network traffic reports that violate the agency’s approved standards governing Ports Protocols and Services
• Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend countermeasures
• Collaborate with other areas of the agency to implement security controls
• Support cloud and on-premise network changes and enhancement projects
• Ensure compliance with ARC-AMPE HIPAA and DIS-200
• Assist with KPI creation and trend report monitoring
• Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification
• Provide guidance on best practices to technical teams
• Perform additional SOC duties as assigned
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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I had a very positive experience working for Rose. The entire process is very efficient and easy.
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