Sr. Security Analyst

Job Title: Sr. Security Analyst Job Location: Columbia, SC Position Type: W2 Contract Duration: 36 months Primary Skills: IT system security, system administration, incident response procedures and practices, SOC monitoring, threat hunting, vulnerability assessments (scanning, analysis, manual validation), network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS), Network Security Monitoring, SIEM, risk management, threat and vulnerability management, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), TCP/IP protocol analysis (Tcpdump, Wireshark), operating systems (Android, iOS, Linux, Windows, MVS, VMWare), cloud computing, secure networking technologies, defense-in-depth principles Preferred Skills: Prior health information technology experience, centralized log management, security regulatory requirements and standards (NIST 800 series, ARC-AMPE), information security compliance assessments and audits, federal/state/city/local government work or consulting experience, Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science, CompTIA, ISC(2), SANS GIAC, CCNA Security certifications Position Overview The Security Analyst is a hands-on role that will play an integral role in the active defense of the systems and networks at the agency. The Security Analyst will support the establishment, implementation and/or enhancement of Information Systems' Security and Compliance efforts based on Federal, State and Agency Policy/Standards. The Security Analyst must have foundational technical knowledge of IT systems' security, network security and administrative tasks, be a strong oral and written communicator, and be eager to interact with technical staff, business unit representatives, stakeholders and vendors. The client is tasked with performing ongoing enterprise cybersecurity threat monitoring and incident response capabilities. A strong candidate for this position should possess experience or knowledge in: Cyber Threat Response and Incident Handling, Cyber Security Operations, Penetration Testing, and Network Security. Daily Duties / Responsibilities The Security Analyst is primarily responsible for assessing and evaluating the organization's information and cyber security solutions and processes, as well as providing technical advisory to influence the design and implementation of security information technology systems and networks. The Security Analyst will guide junior analysts (Security Analyst I and II) to identify and address risks and lead the response to information security issues. Candidates should be self-starters, creative problem solvers and have an eagerness to implement tactics, techniques and procedures which make the most effective use of agency staff, resources, products and technologies quickly. General Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the day-to-day duties of SOC monitoring activities, tools and processes Provide hands-on support of OCS security tools Conduct threat hunts (specialized searches) for evidence of compromise Monitor security technologies for alerts Investigate incidents, gathering evidence, and analyzing data Analyze anomalous activity and potential threats to agency connected resources Collaborate with OCS Staff and other agency staff, leadership, business partners and other parties/stakeholders to support security and compliance risk mitigation efforts Other duties as assigned Technical Knowledge Understanding of information technology and security concepts Experience or knowledge of operating systems (e.g., Android, iOS, Linux, Windows, MVS, VMWare), cloud computing, networks, hardware and software platforms, and protocols as they relate to information security Experience or knowledge in performing vulnerability assessments, including scanning, analysis of results, and manual validation Experience with secure networking technologies such as network firewalls and IDS/IPS technologies, Network Security Monitoring expertise, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems Experience in inform