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SOC Analyst II
The Department of Administrations (Admin) Division of Information Security (DIS) is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join the team. DIS is responsible for a variety of statewide policies standards programs and services related to cybersecurity and information systems including the statewide coordination of critical infrastructure information. The SOC Analyst is responsible for advanced analysis investigation and validation of security incidents to verify and mitigate cyber threats across state networks and systems. This role serves as the second line of defense conducting in depth triage coordinating response efforts improving detection capabilities and providing mentorship to Tier 1 analysts to ensure effective threat containment and continuous improvement of SOC operations.
Responsibilities of the SOC Analyst II:
- Continuously review and correlate security event data across SIEM EDR IDS/IPS and threat intelligence sources to identify complex attack patterns emerging threats and security incidents.
- Perform deep-dive analysis of suspicious activity validate incidents determine root cause and impact and escalate critical incidents with detailed context to Tier 3 as required.
- Create detailed incident reports timelines and post-incident summaries; contribute to lessons-learned documentation and recommendations for remediation and preventative measures.
- Investigate user-reported phishing malware infections and potential policy violations; advise users and internal/external teams on containment and recovery actions.
- Recommend updates to SOC playbooks and workflows based on real-world investigations; fine-tune detection rules. Alert thresholds and correlation logic to reduce false positives and improve threat coverage.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure monitoring tools are properly configured and tuned. Integrate new threat intelligence feeds into workflows and proactively hunt for threats using up-to date tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs).
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- An associates degree in cybersecurity information technology computer science or a related field and more than three years of experience. Relevant experience may substitute for the associates degree on a year-for-year basis.
- Knowledge of Linux network administration and network design.
- Experience in administration of firewalls VPN technology Active Directory Intrusion Detection/Prevention systems.
- Security related certifications such as Security SSCP CCSP CISSP GSEC GCED SnortCP CEH etc.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain up-to-date compliance certifications and trainings as required.
Additional Comments
The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
- Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Clickherefor additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices*
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
