Security Architect - Consultant; W2 in Columbia, SC

Required Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Information Security related field
• Eight years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education
• Five years of experience in supporting large IT environments and/or system deployments
• 5+ years of strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, Power Shell, or similar)
• Understanding of Sigma, YARA, and other industry standard detection languages
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework

• Experience with the Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM platform
• Deep understanding of Windows/Linux artifacts

• CISSP, CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification
• Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, GPEN)
• Vendor certifications in detection engineering

• Proven experience with detection tuning/development
• Experience with dashboard creation and reporting
• Excellent communication and customer service skills for agency‑facing engagement
• Experience working in multi‑tenancy environment
• Experience in multi‑agency or enterprise service projects

Location:

Must be local to Columbia, South Carolina or a surrounding city in South Carolina.