Security Analyst (Columbia)

Job Title: Security Analyst
Location :Columbia, SC (Remote) occasional onsite needs.
Duration: 12 Months (Extension Possible) W2 Contract
Interview Process: 1 Round (Virtual) + Possible In-Person Round

Key Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze security events across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms
Investigate and respond to security incidents, including phishing, malware, and policy violations
Perform deep-dive threat analysis and determine root cause and impact
Create detailed incident reports, timelines, and remediation recommendations
Tune detection rules and improve SOC playbooks and workflows
Collaborate with engineering teams for tool optimization and integrations
Conduct proactive threat hunting using latest TTPs (MITRE ATT&CK aligned)
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for security services across state agencies
Document runbooks, processes, and troubleshooting procedures

Required Skills
2+ years of experience in

Security Monitoring and Incident Response
2+ years of experience with

MITRE ATT&CK framework
2+ years of experience in

dashboard creation and reporting

Preferred Skills
Experience with

Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM/XDR
Knowledge of

Linux , network administration, and network design
Experience with:
Firewalls
VPN technologies
Active Directory
IDS/IPS systems

Education & Certifications
Required:
Associate's degree in IT / Information Security OR
Equivalent experience (4 years in lieu of degree)
2+ years supporting large SOC operations
Preferred:
Certifications such as:
CISSP / CISA / CISO
CEH / OSCP / GPEN
Vendor-specific security certifications