Security Analyst - Intermediate

InterSources, Inc.

• $75K — $95K *
Columbia, SC 29223In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field (equivalent experience accepted)
  • Security certification required: CompTIA Security+ or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • 3+ years of experience in enterprise cybersecurity operations, focusing on threat monitoring and incident response
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with data protection technologies (DLP, Insider Risk Management, DSPM for AI)
  • Experience in reviewing and triaging data security alerts

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and administer DLP policies and controls
  • Investigate potential data loss, exposure, and unauthorized access incidents
  • Support AI/Copilot data security and DSPM initiatives
  • Review security alerts from various cybersecurity platforms
  • Perform incident investigation, documentation, escalation, containment, and recovery support
  • Monitor insider risk alerts and analyze user activity
  • Assist with vendor/third-party security assessments and risk reviews

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
  • Possible extension beyond 12 months
  • Single virtual interview process
  • Opportunity to engage with advanced AI security initiatives
  • Collaborative team environment across technical and non-technical teams
Full Job Description
Title: Security Analyst - Intermediate (11640)
Location: Columbia, SC 29201 (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)
Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)
Interview: 1 Round - Virtual
Candidate Requirement: Must be a South Carolina Resident (No Relocation)

Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field required (equivalent experience may be considered).
  • Security certification required:
    • CompTIA Security+ OR
    • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations including:
    • Threat monitoring
    • Incident response
    • Risk analysis
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with data protection technologies including:
    • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
    • Insider Risk Management tools
    • Data Security Posture Management for AI (DSPM for AI)
  • Experience reviewing and triaging data security alerts.
  • Experience analyzing access, usage, storage, and movement of sensitive information.
  • Ability to investigate potential data exposure, unauthorized access, and policy violations.
  • Experience documenting investigation findings and escalating incidents according to security procedures.
  • Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical teams to resolve cybersecurity issues.
  • Knowledge of data governance, data classification, and information protection controls.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and administer DLP policies and controls.
  • Investigate potential data loss, exposure, and unauthorized access incidents.
  • Support AI/Copilot data security and DSPM initiatives.
  • Review security alerts from DLP, Insider Risk Management, DSPM, and other cybersecurity platforms.
  • Perform incident investigation, documentation, escalation, containment, and recovery support.
  • Monitor insider risk alerts and analyze user activity related to security policy violations.
  • Support vendor/third-party security assessments and risk reviews.
  • Participate in cybersecurity audits and compliance activities.
  • Assist with risk assessments and control validation.
  • Prepare security reports, metrics, and documentation.
  • Recommend improvements to security processes, policies, and controls.
Preferred Skills:
  • Certifications:
    • Microsoft SC-100
    • Microsoft SC-200
    • CEH
    • Associate Level CISSP
  • Experience with AI-driven security tools.
  • Experience with Cortex and DSPM platforms supporting sensitive AI data protection.
  • Experience fine-tuning DLP policies.
  • Experience refining Insider Risk alerts.
  • Experience supporting enterprise data governance programs.
  • Familiarity with:
    • Azure Security
    • Identity-based access controls
    • Conditional Access
    • Security automation
    • Scripting

* Ladders Estimates

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