Job Title: Security Analyst Advanced

Client/Agency: State of South Carolina DSS (Office of Information Technology)
Location: Columbia SC (Hybrid 1 day onsite/week)
Contract Duration: 12 Months (Extension possible)
Start Date: 02/17/2026 Deadline 01/23/2026
Schedule: 40 hrs/week 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (Day Shift)
Interview Process: 1 Round (Microsoft Teams Video Required)
Max Bill Rate: $50-$53/hour
Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Residency Requirement: Candidate must be a CURRENT South Carolina resident (No relocation allowed)
Security Requirement: Yes

Position Overview

The State of South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) Office of Information Technology is seeking a highly skilled Security Analyst Advanced to support enterprise cybersecurity operations. This role will focus on monitoring analyzing and responding to security threats across the environment while supporting detection and response tools such as SIEM EDR/XDR and IDS/IPS.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in security documentation Office 365 security administration scripting/programming and working within Red/Blue Team environments.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor investigate and respond to security incidents using SIEM EDR/XDR and IDS/IPS tools.

Perform threat analysis event correlation and escalation of security risks and vulnerabilities.

Support incident response activities including triage containment remediation and reporting.

Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation procedures and security playbooks.

Assist with Office 365 Security Administration including security configurations and monitoring.

Support proactive threat hunting and security improvement initiatives through Red/Blue Team collaboration.

Build scripts/tools to improve automation reporting and response capabilities using Python PowerShell or C/C.

Work closely with IT teams to strengthen security posture and implement best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

4 years of experience with SIEM EDR/XDR and IPS/IDS

4 years of experience creating and maintaining security documentation

4 years of experience with C/C Python or PowerShell

4 years of experience working with Red/Blue Team methodologies

4 years of experience with Office 365 Security Administration

Preferred Skills

Prior experience as a Security Operations Center (SOC) Security Analyst

SQL/Scripting experience for reporting and automation

Preferred Certifications

CISSP

CSSP

SSCP

CEH

Work Location & Residency Requirement

Hybrid schedule: 1 day onsite per week in Columbia SC

Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident (No relocation allowed)

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