Junior Network Security & Patching Specialist
Listed on 2026-05-16
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, IT Specialist -
Engineering
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, IT Specialist
Junior Network Security & Patching Specialist
About the Organization American IT Solutions, Inc. provides "World Class Technology Services to Small Businesses and fortune 500 companies nationwide." Founded in 2003, American IT Solutions, Inc. (AIT) combines award winning hardware solutions with customer focused managed sourcing services. This unique solutions suite provides our clients with state-of-the-art computing hardware and decreased staff costs while optimizing organizational performance.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Category Engineering
Position 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
40 to 45 per hour.
Duration6 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
- 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
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Location Tampa, Florida
Number of Openings 1
Req Number ENG-26-00001
This position is currently accepting applications.
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