IT Security Specialist II
IT Security Specialist II
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$ 57700 - 80000
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Job Responsibilities
About SLED
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity professionalism and public service SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative intelligence and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.At SLED we value dedication ethical conduct accountability and a strong commitment to justice. Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local state and federal levels. From advanced forensic science to homeland security criminal investigations and criminal justice information systems SLEDs diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.
We foster a professional work environment where teamwork respect and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.
Learn more about why you should join our team at .
General Responsibility:
To monitor analyze and respond to cybersecurity events and incidents in order to protect organizational and participant environments from emerging threats. The SOC Analyst plays a key role in ensuring the security and resilience of systems by detecting potential threats coordinating incident response activities and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. This role also supports strategic threat intelligence development enhances external security postures through vulnerability analysis and promotes cybersecurity awareness through training and exercise.
Specific Duties:- Perform duties as a SOC analyst including monitoring investigation incident handling and entity coordination using established operational procedures. Work with other SOC analysts to deliver SC CIC services. Leverage real-world observations to improve services and identify useful emerging technologies.
- Provide support to primary incident responders and ensure all events are addressed with an appropriate resolution. Identify potential incidents and communicate with participants to initiate incident response. Thoroughly document all analysis communication and resolution.
- Contribute to strategic cyber threat intelligence for the SOC and program participants. Utilize resources to stay up to date on threat action Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) and distill technical information for rapid consumption.
- Leverage vulnerability scanning tools and reports to make recommendations for improving participants external security posture.
- Assist with hosting and participating in trainings webinars readiness and tabletop exercises.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelors degree in IT Systems Computer Science or a related field. Relevant experience in the IT field to include experience in a security-focused role. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis. Knowledge of information security frameworks. Broad understanding of common information security regulations. - Knowledge of system and network security for common operating systems and local area networks.
- Advanced technical knowledge of application hosted service and cloud security principles.
- Thorough knowledge of information risk concepts and principles with the ability to relate them to business needs and security controls. Strong ability to communicate with audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
- Strong knowledge of project management and solution delivery.
- This position involves working with sensitive information concerning local government and private critical infrastructure organizations around the state.
- Must be available 24/7 for immediate incident response.
Additional Comments
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) 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.
SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:- Health Dental Vision Long Term Disability and Life Insurance for Employee Spouse and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.
Conditional selection based on candidate education training experience oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
