IT - ADMIN - Security Architect - Consultant

Position: IT - ADMIN
- Security Architect
- Consultant

Location: Columbia, SC (100% Remote)

Duration: 12+ Months

• Assist in the planning, design, deployment and operational support of enterprise security platforms, including:
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
  • Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
  • Vulnerability Management platforms and processes
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions
  • Security Awareness and training platforms
• Support the development and maturation of the enterprise Vulnerability Management Program, including scanning, reporting, remediation tracking and metrics
• Build, deploy, configure, and maintain Linux-based security sensors and related endpoint monitoring tools.
• Assist in the integration and automation of disparate security and enterprise IT tools using scripting and orchestration technologies.
• 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 Depart of Administration's Division of Information Security.

• 5+ years of experience in supporting large IT environments and/or system deployments
• 5+ years of experience implementing and supporting enterprise security tools (SIEM, Cribl, XDR, vulnerability management, DLP, endpoint security).
• 5+ years of experience developing automation and integrations using scripting languages such as python and bash.

• 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.
• Resource is local to Columbia, SC or a surrounding city in South Carolina.

• Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture and engineering principles.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, threat detection, and defensive security strategies.
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems, including system hardening and security configuration.

• CISSP
• Security+
• Bachelor's degree in an Information technology or Information security related Field or eight years of relevant work Experience may be substituted in lieu of education