Vulnerability Management Systems Analyst

IT - ADMIN - Data/Information Architect - Consultant


10788

05/25/2026


12 Months


4430 Broad River Road Columbia, Sc

The State of South Carolina is looking for a Data/Information Architect - Consultant (Vulnerability Management Systems Analyst - Consultant)


Why is this position open: New role supporting the DIS vulnerability management program.


Interview Process: One Round of Virtual Interviews, potential for second round of in-person interviews


Duration of the Contract: 12 Months


Possibility for Extension: Yes


Work Location: Role is 100% remote


Candidate location: No SC Residency required. Open to nationwide candidates .


Additional Information: Preference will be given to candidates that are local to SC and are able to come onsite for project needs.

Full job description attached and required and preferred skills are listed below.

Daily Duties / Responsibilities:

• Assist with the statewide vulnerability management program for DIS.
• Administer vulnerability management platforms, configure policies, reporting, and services to support agencies.

Analyze vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation, and document residual risks for agency systems.

• Provide training and guidance to agencies on vulnerability management practices.
• Support procurement, configuration, and utilization of vulnerability management tools.
• Develop POA&Ms with DIS staff and agencies to track remediation efforts against SLOs.
• Perform system criticality validation reviews with agencies to align severity levels and risk exposure.

Provide regular reporting and communication to stakeholders regarding vulnerabilities and risks.

Required Skills (rank in order of Importance):
• 5+ Years of Experience with vulnerability management tools (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7).
• 5+ Years of Experience with architecting, deploying, configuring, and operating vulnerability management platforms.
• 5+ Years of Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• 5+ Years of Experience with interpreting and applying CVSS ratings, POA&M tracking, and risk mitigation strategies.

Required education/certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or information security related field

Eight years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education OR Five years of experience in supporting enterprise IT environments and/or system deployments

Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance):

• Familiarity with standards such as PCI DSS, NIST, ITIL, CVSS, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Experience in application security and automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Prior experience leading statewide or enterprise-wide vulnerability programs.

Preferred Education/Certifications:

• CISSP, CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification.

Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, GPEN).