Network Security Engineer

NovalinkSolutions is seeking a Junior Network Security Analyst based in West Columbia, South Carolina for a 1-year in-person engagement. This role emphasizes practical networking and security work, supported by recognized certifications and core security tooling.

Location and Work Setup

• Location: West Columbia, SC
• Work mode: Onsite (in person)
• Local candidates only: Yes

Role Duration and Schedule

• Duration: 1 Year
• Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Compensation

• Pay rate: USD 60.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on work in networking and cybersecurity

Required Qualifications

• Certifications: CCNA or PCNSE (required)
• Experience: 5+ years (required)

Education

A BS in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field is preferred.

Technical Skills and Tooling

The position includes work across the following technologies and platforms:

• SIEM / monitoring: Splunk, QRadar
• Vulnerability scanning: Nessus, Qualys
• Security tooling: IDS/IPS
• Cloud environments: Azure, AWS
• Operating systems: Windows, Linux, macOS

Key Skill Areas

• Network Design, Routing & Switching
• Network Security and firewalls
• IDS/IPS and security monitoring
• SIEM monitoring with Splunk / QRadar
• Vulnerability scanning with Nessus / Qualys
• Windows, Linux, and macOS support
• Network traffic and log analysis
• Azure/AWS security (preferred)
• NIST, HIPAA, FISMA (preferred)

Additional Preference

• Security+/CISSP is a plus