Description

*) Preference will be given to a candidate who can occasionally work onsite as needed and perform local administrative tasks within the State of South Carolina.
*) Primarily assist in the planning, design, deployment and operational support of enterprise security platforms, including:
Cribl data modeling and log pipeline ingestion
*) Security information and event management (SIEM)
*) Assist with design and configuration of Linux based security sensors and endpoint monitoring tools
*) Secondarily assist in the planning, design, deployment and operational support of enterprise security platforms, including:
*) Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
*) Vulnerability management platforms and processes
*) Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions
*) Security awareness and training platforms
*) Collaborate with security architects to design and implement enterprise security solutions that align with leadership’s business goals, regulatory requirements and organizational risk tolerance.
*) Design, deploy and manage countermeasures to address known security threats and contribute to mitigation strategies for emerging threats to enterprise data, systems and services.
*) Ensure consistent application of security controls across enterprise infrastructure and applications; validate control effectiveness and recommend improvements.
*) Support incident detection and response activities through monitoring, log analysis and reporting.
*) Develop technical documentation, implementation guides and standard operating procedures as needed.
*) Perform other duties as assigned in support of the department of administration’s division of information security.
 
Required Skills (Rank In Order Of Importance):
*) Cribl Data Modeling And Log Pipeline Design And Implementation.
*) Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture and engineering principles.
*) Experience implementing and supporting enterprise security tools (SIEM, XDR, Vulnerability Management, DLP, endpoint security).
*) Experience developing automation and integrations using scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
*) Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, threat detection, and defensive security strategies.
*) Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems, including system hardening and security configuration.
*) Understanding of networking concepts, security protocols, and secure system design.
 
Preferred Skills (Rank In Order Of Importance):
*) Hands-On Cribl Data Modeling Experience.
*) Hands-on SIEM administration, analysis, and reporting experience.
*) Experience building and deploying Linux-based security sensors.
*) Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST CSF, CJIS, IRS 1075, and CMS MARS-E.
 
Required Education/Certifications:
*) Bachelor's degree in an information technology or information security related field
*) 8+ years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education
*) 5+ years of experience in supporting large it environments and/or system deployments

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree