Security Analyst - Project Lead
11260
Columbia, SC 29212- IT ADMIN-Role is 100% Remote
No SC residency required. Open to nationwide candidates.
Preference will be given to candidates that are local to SC and are able to come onsite for project needs.
Why is this position open: Repost of 10792 as two new vacancies are available for the same manager/team. Candidates submitted to 10792 may NOT apply to this posting.
Interview Process: 1 Round of Virtual/Online Interviews - potential for second round of in-person interviews
Duration of the Contract: 12+ Months
$75/hr W2
Scope of the project:
The position will work as an Tier 2 SOC Analyst for the Division of Information Security. This
role will focus on supporting security monitoring, threat detection, security incident response
and security investigations. Engaging directly with state agencies to promote, support, and
improve adoption of centralized security services is a key focus. The engagement is expected
to be needed for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Required Skills (rank in order of Importance):
2+ Years of Experience with Security Monitoring and Incident Response.
2+ Years of Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework.
2+ Years of Experience with dashboard creation and reporting.
Required Education/Certifications:
Associate's degree in an information technology or information security related field
Four years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education
Preferred Skills (rank in order ofImportance):
Experience with the Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM/XDR platform.
Knowledge of Linux, network administration and network design.
Experience in administration of firewalls, VPN technology, Active Directory, Intrusion Detection/Prevention systems.
Candidate is local to Columbia, SC or surrounding city in South Carolina
Preferred Education/Certifications:
CISSP, CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification.
Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, GPEN).
Vendor certifications related to
information security.
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