Security Analyst Consultant

Excelraise, LLC is a leading provider of full-service IT solutions and a talent management company headquartered in Denver, CO. At Excelraise, we specialize in IT staffing solutions tailored for government and federal clients across the USA.

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Excelraise, LLC is seeking a  Security Analyst – Consultant for our client at Research at 1801 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Summary

Excelraise, LLC is seeking a Security Analyst – Consultant to support the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) in Columbia, SC. This is a 12-month, fully onsite opportunity focused on network security, threat monitoring, incident response, security assessments, and regulatory compliance. Candidates must have 3–5 years of relevant experience and be current South Carolina residents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate network security alerts, logs, and suspicious activity.
• Conduct network security assessments and review firewall configurations and rules.
• Analyze on-premises and cloud networks for threats and vulnerabilities.
• Support security monitoring, incident response, and network security engineering.
• Use SIEM platforms such as Splunk and IBM QRadar to analyze security events.
• Perform vulnerability assessments using tools such as Nessus and Qualys.
• Support compliance with HIPAA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, and SCDIS-200 requirements.
• Prepare security reports, monitor KPIs, and recommend mitigation measures.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support.
• Experience in IT security or system administration.
• Knowledge of secure network design, routing, switching, and enterprise firewalls.
• Experience with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, network auditing, and vulnerability scanning.
• Understanding of network security, access controls, data protection, and compliance frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Required certification: Network security-focused certification such as CCNA or PCNSE.
• Preferred certification:CISSP or CompTIA Security+.
• Must be a current South Carolina resident and available to work fully onsite in Columbia, SC.