Security Architect

Position Title: Security Architect – Consultant – Data Modeling Engineer

Location: Columbia, SC (Primary Work Location: 4430 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210)
Work Arrangement: Remote possibility available (up to 100%), with preference for candidates who can occasionally work onsite as needed
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of Extension: Yes)
Department: Department of Administration – Division of Information Security (DIS)
 

Client Name: Chandra Technologies
End Client: State of SC

Position Overview

The Department of Administration – Division of Information Security (DIS) is seeking a Security Architect – Consultant – Data Modeling Engineer to support data modeling security architecture initiatives.

This position will serve as a Data Modeling Security Engineer focused on Cribl ingestion within the Division of Information Security. The successful candidate will have extensive experience designing, implementing, and maintaining data modeling using Cribl for log ingestion in large-scale security environments.

The contractor will work with an enterprise security team and support full-time security architects and engineering staff with the design, implementation, and integration of Cribl data modeling to enhance security technologies and programs.

Responsibilities

The contractor will primarily focus on Cribl pipeline data modeling while providing hands-on technical support across multiple security disciplines, including:

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
• Vulnerability Management
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Security Awareness
• Endpoint Security
• Linux Sensor Deployment
• Security Automation Initiatives

Additional responsibilities include:

• Assist in planning, designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise security platforms.
• Design and implement Cribl data modeling and log pipeline ingestion solutions.
• Assist with the design and configuration of Linux-based security sensors and endpoint monitoring tools.
• Support XDR, vulnerability management platforms, DLP solutions, and security awareness platforms.
• Collaborate with security architects to design and implement enterprise security solutions aligned with business goals, regulatory requirements, and organizational risk tolerance.
• Design, deploy, and manage countermeasures to address security threats.
• Contribute to mitigation strategies for emerging threats affecting enterprise data, systems, and services.
• Ensure consistent application of security controls across enterprise infrastructure and applications.
• Validate security control effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Support incident detection and response activities through monitoring, log analysis, and reporting.
• Develop technical documentation, implementation guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Department of Administration’s Division of Information Security.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Cribl data modeling and log pipeline design and implementation.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture and engineering principles.
• Experience implementing and supporting enterprise security tools, including:
  • SIEM
  • XDR
  • Vulnerability Management
  • DLP
  • Endpoint Security
• Experience developing automation and integrations using scripting languages such as:
  • Python
  • Bash
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, threat detection, and defensive security strategies.
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems, including:
  • System hardening
  • Security configuration
• Understanding of networking concepts, security protocols, and secure system design.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on Cribl data modeling experience.
• Hands-on SIEM administration, analysis, and reporting experience.
• Experience building and deploying Linux-based security sensors.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards, including:
  • NIST CSF
  • CJIS
  • IRS 1075
  • CMS MARS-E

Education & Certifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Information Security related field.
• Eight years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Five years of experience supporting large IT environments and/or system deployments.

Preferred:

• CISSP
• Security+

Screening Requirements

Mandatory screening requirements — strictly enforced and non-negotiable.

Candidates must successfully complete:

• Full credit check
• Criminal background check
• 7-year standard background check
• Credit history check
• Driving record (MVR)
• 10-panel drug screen
• E-Verify
• SLED check

After onboarding, candidates must obtain and maintain annual CJIS certification as part of ongoing employment requirements.

Additional Requirements

• Position participates in an on-call roster.
• Preference given to local candidates who can physically come onsite to South Carolina facilities when needed.
• Candidates may be required to perform local administrative tasks within the State of South Carolina.

Interview Process

• Initial interview round via Microsoft Teams (on camera).
• In-person interview preferred before final selection.
• Interviews scheduled ASAP after posting closes and resumes are reviewed.