Security Analyst : Columbia, SC (Only Locals required)

Role: Security Analyst 

Location: Blythewood, SC Hybrid

4 days remote and 1 day on-site.

Locals only - No relocation allowed

This position will work 15 hours per week.

Experience: 10+ years

Duration of the Contract: 12 Months

Candidate must show the DL coy on video at the time of submission

Required Skills:

·        5 years of Expert level experience with C#, Python, powershell, and rust (is a plus)

·        Understanding of secure by design principles.

·        1 year of Understanding of automation principles, including the use of AI, ML, and scripting, to streamline security tasks.

·        3 years of Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps principles to integrate security considerations throughout the application development process.

·        3 years of Proficiency in cloud security principles, including identity and access management, data security, and compliance.

Preferred Skills:

·        1 Year of Experience with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools, including configuration, tuning, threat hunting, and alert creation.

·        1 Year of In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, including NIST, CIS, and CISA, and their application in a hybrid environment.

·        1 Year of Expertise in data classification and DLP (Data Loss Prevention) configuration to safeguard sensitive information.

Required Education:

·        A bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis 

Preferred Certifications:  

·        Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

·        Certified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH)

·        EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH)

·        EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND)

·        GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection (GCIP)

·        GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)