SC Security Architect

Title: Security Architect - Consultant (Cybersecurity Engineer)

Agency/Office: IT - ADMIN

Location: 4430 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210

Slot: 2

Contract Duration: 12 months (possibility for extension)

Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online – potential for a 2nd round onsite as needed

Work Location: Fully Remote (hybrid onsite as needed)

Candidate

Location:

No SC residency required. Open to nationwide candidates.

Final date to receive applications: 6/16/2026 5:00:00 PM

• 5+ years of experience implementing and supporting enterprise security tools (SIEM, CRIBL, XDR, Vulnerability Management, DLP, Endpoint Security)
• 5+ years of experience supporting large IT environments and/or system deployments
• 5+ years of experience developing automation and integrations using scripting languages such as Python and BASH

• CISSP or Security+ certifications
• 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 surrounding city in South Carolina

• Assist in the planning, design, deployment and operational support of enterprise security platforms, including SIEM, XDR, vulnerability management, DLP solutions and security awareness 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.
• 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.

EEO Statement: The State of South Carolina is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected status.