Network & Systems Security Analyst

About the role

6‑month contract position for a Network & Systems Security Analyst, on‑site in Tampa, FL, Monday‑Friday 9 am‑6 pm. Must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident (Green Card) status.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement network, server, and storage infrastructure based on project requirements, capacity plans, and system support.
• Problem solving involves basic troubleshooting following the OSI model, making or calling for equipment repairs, and problem escalation.
• Consulting on small project design and plans.
• May serve as a project lead and mentor Level 1 Network & Systems Security Analyst.
• Works under general supervision.
• Monitors, troubleshoots, diagnoses, and remedies server and network related problems and failures.
• Installs and configures server and network related hardware/software which meet the company's security standards.
• Design and planning required for small projects.
• Project leadership, consulting, or cross‑train peers.

Qualifications

• Required: at least one associate‑level and one senior‑level certification from the list (MCSA, MCSE, VCP, CCNA, CCNP, CEH, GIAC, CISSP).
• Education preferred: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent IT discipline (MIS).
• Certifications preferred: CCNA, VCP, CISSP, or MCSA.
• Experience: 4‑6 years of related hands‑on experience implementing and maintaining Windows servers, VMware, firewall support, Storage Area Networks, Cisco Networking.
• Ability to support existing server and network infrastructure.
• Intermediate knowledge of network or server infrastructure regardless of complexity.

Skills

• Switching, routing, DNS/DHCP, Windows Active Directory, VMware, hardware installation and maintenance, firewall support, cyber security best practices.

Pay

$60 per hour.

Schedule

On‑site, Monday‑Friday, 9 am‑6 pm in Tampa, FL.