Security Analyst

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Security Analyst

12 months with extension possible

Columbia, SC HYBRID (1 days onsite per week)

02/17/2026

1 round, Teams (video required)

Candidate must be a current SC resident. No relocation allowed.

The Office of the CISO is responsible for securing and monitoring the agency's critical applications and network for the Department of Social Services. The Department seeks a highly motivated individual who has the skills and experience needed to support this Office's mission in protecting the Agency's digital environment.

• Expert security administration and continuous monitoring.
• Perform log analysis, risk analysis, incident response processes, and investigation procedures in a security operations center using security tools such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, and IPS/IDS.
• Data blending and report generation.

• Plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security measures for protecting computer network security and information on LAN and cloud.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and standards to protect the organization's data and assets.
• Monitor and report on SIEM and EDR event data.
• Maintain records of security events investigated and incident response activities.
• Serve as Tier III security support on the agency's security team.
• Conduct security assessments of systems, networks, and applications to identify vulnerabilities and risks.
• Mentor other information security team members on security strategies, processes, response, and technologies.
• Respond to security incidents and breaches, mitigating impact and preventing future incidents.
• Provide incident response support, threat assessment, and computer forensic investigations.
• Coordinate and assist with other IT functions/teams to accomplish agency security objectives.
• Create risk analysis documents when reviewing system functional specifications.
• Develop security reports using complex SQL queries, API integrations, and Power BI.
• Use blue team tools such as SCAP workbench, vulnerability scanning, and hardening techniques.
• Use red team tools such as Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, and password crackers.

• 4+ years of experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and IPS/IDS.
• 4+ years of experience with security documentation.
• 4+ years of experience with C/C++, Python, or Power Shell.
• 4+ years of experience with Red/Blue Team.
• 4+ years of experience with Office 365 Security Administration.

• Experience as a Security Operation Center (SOC) security analyst.
• SQL/Scripting (reports and automation) experience.

Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or other quantitative discipline or equivalent work experience.

• CISSP
• CCSP
• SSCP
• CEH