Security Analyst

Job Title: Security Analyst
Address: Columbia, SC 29201

Duration: 12 Months Contract


This role is available only on W2


Job Description:

Must Have/Required Skills
3 years experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations, including threat monitoring, incident response, and risk analysis.
3 years hands-on experience working with data protection technologies such as data loss prevention (DLP), insider risk management tools, and data security posture management for AI (DSPM for AI).
3 years experience reviewing and triaging data related security alerts, analyzing access and movement of sensitive information, documenting findings, and escalating incidents according to established procedures.
3 years of collaborating with technical and nontechnical teams to resolve security issues and supporting continuous improvement in the agencys data security posture.



Required Education and/or Certifications
A bachelors degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field is required; equivalent experience may be considered. A foundational security certification such as CompTIA Security+ or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) is required. Preferred certifications include Microsoft SC100, SC200, CEH, or an Associate level CISSP.

Preferred/Nice to Have Skills
Experience working with AI-driven security tools, such as Cortex, particularly DSPM platforms designed to manage sensitive data used by AI systems, is preferred. Experience fine-tuning DLP policies, refining insider risk alerts, or supporting data governance programs is beneficial. Familiarity with Azure security, identity-based access controls, conditional access, and security automation or scripting is also preferred.

Thanks & Regards,