Security Architect Consultant (Cybersecurity Engineer) (Remote)

Job Title: Security Architect - Consultant (Cybersecurity Engineer) (Remote)

Location: Columbia SC

Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:

Preference Will Be Given to A Candidate Who Can Work Onsite Over Hybrid and Over Full-Time Remote (On-Site as Needed).

• 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

• 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.