IT ADMIN Security Architect Consultant

Daily Duties / Responsibilities:

Assist in the planning design deployment and operational support of enterprise security platforms including:

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

Vulnerability Management platforms and processes

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions

Security Awareness and training platforms

Support the development and maturation of the enterprise Vulnerability Management Program including scanning reporting remediation tracking and metrics

Build deploy configure and maintain Linux-based security sensors and related endpoint monitoring tools.

Assist in the integration and automation of disparate security and enterprise IT tools using scripting and orchestration technologies.

Collaborate with security architects to design and implement enterprise security solutions that align with LEADERSHIPs business goals regulatory requirements and organizational risk tolerance.

Design deploy and manage countermeasures to address known security threats and contribute to mitigation strategies for emerging threats to enterprise data systems and services.

Ensure consistent application of security controls across enterprise infrastructure and applications; validate control effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Support incident detection and response activities through monitoring log analysis and reporting.

Develop technical documentation implementation guides and standard operating procedures as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Depart of Administrations Division of Information Security.

Required Skills:

5 years of experience in supporting large IT environments and/or system deployments

5 years of experience implementing and supporting enterprise security tools (SIEM Cribl XDR vulnerability management DLP endpoint security).

5 years of experience developing automation and integrations using scripting languages such as python and bash.

Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance):

Hands-on SIEM administration analysis and reporting experience.

Experience building and deploying Linux-based security sensors.

Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST CSF CJIS IRS 1075 and CMS MARS-E.

Resource is local to Columbia SC or a surrounding city in South Carolina

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & SKILLS:

Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture and engineering principles.

Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices threat detection and defensive security strategies.

Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems including system hardening and security configuration.

Preferred Education/Certifications:

CISSP

Security

Bachelors degree in an

Information technology or

Information security related

Field or eight years of relevant work

Experience may be substituted in lieu of education