Security Analyst - Entry at SC

Position: Security Analyst - Entry

Location: Blythewood, SC 29033

Client: State of South Carolina

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description: Entry-level security analyst role supporting threat intelligence, threat hunting, log analysis, incident response, and security operations. Training provided with focus on building a strong foundation in security monitoring, detection, and remediation. Expect to work with SIEM, endpoint protection, and cloud security concepts while developing practical incident response and automation skills.

• Basic server/network administration and security fundamentals
• Threat intelligence research, OSINT gathering, and documenting findings
• Detection rule development for SIEM and endpoint tools; log analysis for IOCs
• Incident triage, evidence gathering, and following standardized response frameworks
• Vulnerability management, patching prioritization, security awareness training, and automation (PowerShell, SCCM, GPO)

Required Skills (ranked by importance)

• Understanding of security concepts and processes
• Basic server or network administration knowledge

Preferred Skills (ranked by importance)

• 1+ year in server/network administration
• 1+ year in an IT security role
• Experience with SIEM and endpoint security tools
• PowerShell, Group Policy, and endpoint management experience
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and cloud security

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma required
• Certifications encouraged but not required: GSEC, Security+, Network+

Additional Details

• On-site schedule with weekend evening shifts after training (likely 8:00 PM 8:00 AM; Wed/Thu days 8:30 AM 2:45 PM)
• Onboarding screenings include background, credit, driving record, drug screen, and fingerprinting (SC)
• Onsite interviews; no remote/hybrid option

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