IT - ADMIN - Data/Information Architect - Consultant
Abacus, Columbia, SC, United States
Position Information
Position Type Staff Augmentation Hours/Week 40 Billing Type Hourly Shift Day Projected Start Date 05/25/2026 Start Time 8:00 AM Projected End Date/Duration 12 Months from projected start date End Time 5:00 PM Bid Limit Per Vendor 2 Number of Positions 1 Desired Career Level Experienced Non-manager Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree Weekend None
Position Location
ddress 4430 Broad River Road City Columbi State South Carolin Zip 29210 Country UNITED STATES
Requirements
Travel Required No Security Required Yes Onboarding Category
The following are required for bid submission:
Resume
R2R
Cover Letter
Meets Work Location
Position Description
Please ensure you attach the SC Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub Vendor usage form.
The State of South Carolina is looking for a Data/Information Architect - Consultant (Vulnerability Management Systems Analyst - Consultant)
Why is this position open: New role supporting the Client vulnerability management program.
Will close to submissions on April 30th, 2026, 5:00PM EST.
Interview Process: One Round of Virtual Interviews, potential for second round of in-person interviews
Duration of the Contract: 12 Months
Possibility for Extension: Yes
Work Location: Role is 100% remote
Candidate location: No SC Residency required. Open to nationwide candidates.
Additional Information: Preference will be given to candidates that are local to SC and are able to come onsite for project needs.
Full job description attached and required and preferred skills are listed below.
Required Skills
Skill Type
Skill Name
5+ Years of Experience with vulnerability management tools (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7).
5+ Years of Experience with architecting, deploying, configuring, and operating vulnerability management platforms.
5+ Years of Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
5+ Years of Experience with interpreting and applying CVSS ratings, POA&M tracking, and risk mitigation strategies.
Preferred Skills
Skill Type
Skill Name
Familiarity with standards such as PCI DSS, NIST, ITIL, CVSS, and MITRE Telecommunication&CK.
Experience in application security and automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Prior experience leading statewide vulnerability programs.
CISSP, CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification.
Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, GPEN).
Candidate is local to Columbia, SC or surrounding city in South Carolina
Attachment:
Statement of Work (SOW) for Contingent Labor Request
Team Size:
Dress Code:
Business Casual
Primary Work Location:
4430 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210 Secondary Work Location:
# of Openings:
1
How Many resumes do you want to review at one time?
ll Qualified.
Company / Department culture (why do you enjoy working for the company - selling points for potential candidates):
Department of Administration - Division of Information Security (Client)
Why is this position open (new role, increased work load, new dept, resignation, promotion)?
If backfill Position - What separated the candidate you initially selected from all the other resumes presented?
New role supporting the Client vulnerability management program.
Scope of the project:
The position will work as a Consulting Vulnerability Management Systems Analyst within the Division of Information Security and will assist in maturing the statewide vulnerability management program. This role is responsible for administration of vulnerability management platforms, agency coordination, risk documentation, and training. The consultant will help ensure state agencies manage and reduce information security risks through effective patching and remediation. The engagement is expected to be needed for 12
months with the possibility of extension.
Position Title:
VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ANALYST - CONSULTANT
EST. Start Date:
05/25/2026
EST. Duration:
12 months
Possibility of Extension?
Yes
Public Sector/Gov't
Experience Required?
No
REMOTE WORK POSSIBILITY YES OR NO?
YES
Pre-employment Checks (drug, credit, criminal, motor vehicle)?
DRUG, DRIVING, CREDIT, CRIMINAL, E-VERIFY, SLED
Daily Duties / Responsibilities:
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO A CANDIDATE WHO CAN WORK ONSITE OVER HYBRID AND OVER FULL-TIME REMOTE (ON-SITE AS NEEDED).
Assist with the statewide vulnerability management program for Client.
Administer vulnerability management platforms, configure policies, reporting, and services to support agencies.
Analyze vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation, and document residual risks for agency systems.
Provide training and guidance to agencies on vulnerability management practices.
Support procurement, configuration, and utilization of vulnerability management tools.
Develop POA&Ms with Client staff and agencies to track remediation efforts against SLOs.
Perform system criticality validation reviews with agencies to align severity levels and risk exposure.
Provide regular reporting and communication to stakeholders regarding vulnerabilities and risks.
Required Skills (rank in order of Importance):
5+ Years of Experience with vulnerability management tools (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7).
5+ Years of Experience with architecting, deploying, configuring, and operating vulnerability management platforms.
5+ Years of Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
5+ Years of Experience with interpreting and applying CVSS ratings, POA&M tracking, and risk mitigation strategies.
Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance):
Familiarity with standards such as PCI DSS, NIST, ITIL, CVSS, and MITRE Telecommunication&CK.
Experience in application security and automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Prior experience leading statewide or enterprise-wide vulnerability programs.
Candidate is local to Columbia, SC or surrounding city in South Carolina
Required education/certifications:
Bachelor's degree in information technology or information security related field
Eight years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education OR Five years of experience in supporting enterprise IT environments and/or system deployments
Preferred Education/Certifications:
CISSP, CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification.
Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, GPEN).
Interview Process (phone, video or in-
person, how many rounds of i/v's, etc)?
INITIAL ROUND OF INTERVIEWS ON MICROSOFT TEAMS (ON CAMERA) WITH IN- PERSON INTERVIEWS
PREFERRED BEFORE FINAL SELECTION
Interview Availability: How soon can you schedule an interview (date / times)?
SAP after posting closes and resumes are received and reviewed
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Privacy Policy - Abacus.
Position Type Staff Augmentation Hours/Week 40 Billing Type Hourly Shift Day Projected Start Date 05/25/2026 Start Time 8:00 AM Projected End Date/Duration 12 Months from projected start date End Time 5:00 PM Bid Limit Per Vendor 2 Number of Positions 1 Desired Career Level Experienced Non-manager Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree Weekend None
Position Location
ddress 4430 Broad River Road City Columbi State South Carolin Zip 29210 Country UNITED STATES
Requirements
Travel Required No Security Required Yes Onboarding Category
The following are required for bid submission:
Resume
R2R
Cover Letter
Meets Work Location
Position Description
Please ensure you attach the SC Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub Vendor usage form.
The State of South Carolina is looking for a Data/Information Architect - Consultant (Vulnerability Management Systems Analyst - Consultant)
Why is this position open: New role supporting the Client vulnerability management program.
Will close to submissions on April 30th, 2026, 5:00PM EST.
Interview Process: One Round of Virtual Interviews, potential for second round of in-person interviews
Duration of the Contract: 12 Months
Possibility for Extension: Yes
Work Location: Role is 100% remote
Candidate location: No SC Residency required. Open to nationwide candidates.
Additional Information: Preference will be given to candidates that are local to SC and are able to come onsite for project needs.
Full job description attached and required and preferred skills are listed below.
Required Skills
Skill Type
Skill Name
5+ Years of Experience with vulnerability management tools (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7).
5+ Years of Experience with architecting, deploying, configuring, and operating vulnerability management platforms.
5+ Years of Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
5+ Years of Experience with interpreting and applying CVSS ratings, POA&M tracking, and risk mitigation strategies.
Preferred Skills
Skill Type
Skill Name
Familiarity with standards such as PCI DSS, NIST, ITIL, CVSS, and MITRE Telecommunication&CK.
Experience in application security and automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Prior experience leading statewide vulnerability programs.
CISSP, CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification.
Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, GPEN).
Candidate is local to Columbia, SC or surrounding city in South Carolina
Attachment:
Statement of Work (SOW) for Contingent Labor Request
Team Size:
Dress Code:
Business Casual
Primary Work Location:
4430 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210 Secondary Work Location:
# of Openings:
1
How Many resumes do you want to review at one time?
ll Qualified.
Company / Department culture (why do you enjoy working for the company - selling points for potential candidates):
Department of Administration - Division of Information Security (Client)
Why is this position open (new role, increased work load, new dept, resignation, promotion)?
If backfill Position - What separated the candidate you initially selected from all the other resumes presented?
New role supporting the Client vulnerability management program.
Scope of the project:
The position will work as a Consulting Vulnerability Management Systems Analyst within the Division of Information Security and will assist in maturing the statewide vulnerability management program. This role is responsible for administration of vulnerability management platforms, agency coordination, risk documentation, and training. The consultant will help ensure state agencies manage and reduce information security risks through effective patching and remediation. The engagement is expected to be needed for 12
months with the possibility of extension.
Position Title:
VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ANALYST - CONSULTANT
EST. Start Date:
05/25/2026
EST. Duration:
12 months
Possibility of Extension?
Yes
Public Sector/Gov't
Experience Required?
No
REMOTE WORK POSSIBILITY YES OR NO?
YES
Pre-employment Checks (drug, credit, criminal, motor vehicle)?
DRUG, DRIVING, CREDIT, CRIMINAL, E-VERIFY, SLED
Daily Duties / Responsibilities:
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO A CANDIDATE WHO CAN WORK ONSITE OVER HYBRID AND OVER FULL-TIME REMOTE (ON-SITE AS NEEDED).
Assist with the statewide vulnerability management program for Client.
Administer vulnerability management platforms, configure policies, reporting, and services to support agencies.
Analyze vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation, and document residual risks for agency systems.
Provide training and guidance to agencies on vulnerability management practices.
Support procurement, configuration, and utilization of vulnerability management tools.
Develop POA&Ms with Client staff and agencies to track remediation efforts against SLOs.
Perform system criticality validation reviews with agencies to align severity levels and risk exposure.
Provide regular reporting and communication to stakeholders regarding vulnerabilities and risks.
Required Skills (rank in order of Importance):
5+ Years of Experience with vulnerability management tools (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7).
5+ Years of Experience with architecting, deploying, configuring, and operating vulnerability management platforms.
5+ Years of Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
5+ Years of Experience with interpreting and applying CVSS ratings, POA&M tracking, and risk mitigation strategies.
Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance):
Familiarity with standards such as PCI DSS, NIST, ITIL, CVSS, and MITRE Telecommunication&CK.
Experience in application security and automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Prior experience leading statewide or enterprise-wide vulnerability programs.
Candidate is local to Columbia, SC or surrounding city in South Carolina
Required education/certifications:
Bachelor's degree in information technology or information security related field
Eight years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education OR Five years of experience in supporting enterprise IT environments and/or system deployments
Preferred Education/Certifications:
CISSP, CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification.
Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, GPEN).
Interview Process (phone, video or in-
person, how many rounds of i/v's, etc)?
INITIAL ROUND OF INTERVIEWS ON MICROSOFT TEAMS (ON CAMERA) WITH IN- PERSON INTERVIEWS
PREFERRED BEFORE FINAL SELECTION
Interview Availability: How soon can you schedule an interview (date / times)?
SAP after posting closes and resumes are received and reviewed
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Privacy Policy - Abacus.