Job Title: Security Architect - Consultant (Cybersecurity Engineer) (11350
)Location: Columbia, SC 29210 Fully Remote (Onsite support as needed)
Duration: 12 Months
Interview Process: 1 Round Virtual Interview (Potential 2nd Round Onsite)
Candidate Location: Open to Nationwide Candidates (No SC Residency Required)
Important Note: Candidates previously submitted to Posting 10790 cannot be submitted for this position. Please verify during screening.
Key Responsibilities - Assist in planning, designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise security platforms including:
- SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
- XDR (Extended Detection and Response)
- Vulnerability Management solutions
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Security Awareness and Training platforms
- Support the enterprise Vulnerability Management Program, including:
- Vulnerability scanning
- Reporting and metrics
- Remediation tracking
- Build, deploy, configure, and maintain Linux-based security sensors and endpoint monitoring solutions.
- Develop automation and integrations between security tools and enterprise IT systems using scripting and orchestration technologies.
- Collaborate with Security Architects to design and implement secure enterprise solutions aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Design and deploy security controls and countermeasures to address existing and emerging cyber threats.
- Ensure security controls are consistently implemented across infrastructure and applications.
- Support incident detection, monitoring, log analysis, reporting, and response activities.
- Create technical documentation, implementation guides, and operational procedures.
- Perform additional cybersecurity engineering and operational support duties as assigned.
Required Skills - 5+ years of experience implementing and supporting enterprise security tools:
- SIEM
- CRIBL
- XDR
- Vulnerability Management
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Endpoint Security
- 5+ years of experience supporting large-scale IT environments and system deployments.
- 5+ years of experience developing automation and integrations using:
- Python
- Bash/Shell Scripting
- Strong understanding of:
- Enterprise Security Architecture
- Security Engineering Principles
- Threat Detection and Defensive Security Strategies
- Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems, including security hardening and secure configuration practices.
Preferred Skills - CISSP Certification
- Security+ Certification
- Hands-on SIEM Administration, Analysis, and Reporting experience.
- Experience building and deploying Linux-based security sensors.
- Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks:
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF)
- CJIS
- IRS 1075
- CMS MARS-E
- Candidates located in Columbia, SC or surrounding South Carolina areas are preferred.
Education Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or related field.
- Eight (8) years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
