Junior Network Security & Patching Specialist

Position Summary Entry-to-mid level cybersecurity and network support role focused on patching, vulnerability remediation, and operational security Works under the direct mentorship of the Lead Network Security Engineer Primary focus on patch management, vulnerability reduction, and cybersecurity operations Secondary exposure to networking, firewalls, and cloud environments Developmental role designed to grow into a Network Security Engineer position Contract to hire . 40 to 45 per hour.

Duration :

6 months to 1 year Patching & Vulnerability Management (Primary) Execute the enterprise patch management program across servers, endpoints, and network devices Deploy, validate, and troubleshoot OS, firmware, and application patches Run vulnerability scans and assist with remediation tracking Generate reports on patch compliance and risk exposure Cybersecurity Operations Support Monitor and investigate security alerts (EDR, IDS, etc.) Escalate incidents following defined runbooks Assist with firewall rule reviews and access control updates Support endpoint protection and identity/VPN security Network Operations Support Monitor network health and availability Assist with network troubleshooting and VPN/connectivity issues Support Meraki, Cisco, and Fortinet environments under supervision Infrastructure & Backup Support Assist with backup verification and restore testing Support basic server patching and infrastructure hygiene Perform basic cloud (OCI/AWS) maintenance tasks Documentation & Operations Maintain asset inventory, patch records, and diagrams Follow change control procedures and operational standards Governance Requirement All configuration changes and security-impacting actions must be reviewed and approved by the Lead Network Security Engineer Learning & Growth Develop network security and infrastructure skills Participate in training and security awareness initiatives Work toward progression into a Network Security Engineer role