Data Modeling Engineer (Security Architect - Consultant)

Role: Data Modeling Engineer (Security Architect - Consultant)

Location: Columbia, SC (Remote)

Duration: 12+ months

Scope of the project:

Interview Process: 1-2 Rounds of Virtual Interviews with Camera On.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preference will be given to a candidate who can occasionally work onsite as needed and perform local administrative tasks withing the state of South Carolina.
• Primarily assist in the planning, design, deployment and operational support of enterprise security platforms, including: CRIBL data modeling and log pipeline ingestion security information and event management (SIEM) assist with design and configuration of LINUX based security sensors and endpoint monitoring tools
• Secondarily assist in the planning, design, deployment and operational support of enterprise security platforms, including: extended detection and response (XDR) vulnerability management platforms and processes data loss prevention (DLP) solutions security awareness and training platforms
• Collaborate with security architects to design and implement enterprise security solutions that align with leadership's business goals, regulatory requirements and organizational risk tolerance.
• Design, deploy and manage countermeasures to address known security threats and contribute to mitigation strategies for emerging threats to enterprise data, systems and services.
• Ensure consistent application of security controls across enterprise infrastructure and applications; validate 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 as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the department of administration's division of information security.

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

• 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 (SIEM, XDR, Vulnerability Management, DLP, endpoint security).
• Experience developing automation and integrations using scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, threat detection, and defensive security strategies.
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems, including system hardening and security configuration.
• Understanding of networking concepts, security protocols, and secure system design

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

• 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 such as NIST CSF, CJIS, IRS 1075, and CMS MARS-E.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an information technology or information security related field
• Eight years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education
• Five years of experience in supporting large IT environments and/or system deployments.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CISSP
• Security+