Junior Network Security & Patching Specialist

American IT Solutions•Tampa, FL

1d•$40 - $45

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Entry-to-mid level cybersecurity and network support experience
Experience with patch management
Experience with vulnerability reduction
Experience with cybersecurity operations
Familiarity with networking
Familiarity with firewalls
Familiarity with cloud environments
Experience with EDR, IDS
Experience with Meraki, Cisco, and Fortinet environments
Experience with backup verification and restore testing
Experience with server patching
Experience with infrastructure hygiene
Experience with cloud (OCI/AWS) maintenance tasks
Experience maintaining asset inventory, patch records, and diagrams
Knowledge of change control procedures and operational standards

Responsibilities

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
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
Monitor network health and availability
Assist with network troubleshooting and VPN/connectivity issues
Support Meraki, Cisco, and Fortinet environments under supervision
Assist with backup verification and restore testing
Support basic server patching and infrastructure hygiene
Perform basic cloud (OCI/AWS) maintenance tasks
Maintain asset inventory, patch records, and diagrams
Follow change control procedures and operational standards
All configuration changes and security-impacting actions must be reviewed and approved by the Lead Network Security Engineer
Develop network security and infrastructure skills
Participate in training and security awareness initiatives
Work toward progression into a Network Security Engineer role