Security Analyst Intermediate

Job Title: Security Analyst – Intermediate (12877)
Location: Columbia, SC 29201
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Duration: 12 Months
Extension: Possible
Interview: 1 Round – Virtual/Online
Candidate Requirement: Must currently be a South Carolina resident – No relocation allowed


Job Summary: The Security Analyst will support enterprise cybersecurity and data protection operations, with a strong focus on Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Insider Risk Management, AI/Copilot data security, DSPM, security monitoring, auditing, vendor security reviews, and incident response. The role involves investigating sensitive-data activity, triaging security alerts, documenting findings, escalating incidents, and partnering with technical and business teams to improve the organization's security and data-governance posture.

Required Skills

• 3–5+ years supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations, including threat monitoring, incident response, and risk analysis.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with DLP, Insider Risk Management tools, and Data Security Posture Management for AI (DSPM for AI).
• 3+ years reviewing and triaging data-security alerts, investigating sensitive-data access/movement, documenting findings, and escalating incidents.
• 3+ years collaborating with technical and nontechnical teams to resolve security issues.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Security certification such as CompTIA Security+ or GIAC GSEC required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI-driven security tools, Cortex, and DSPM platforms protecting sensitive data used by AI systems.
• Experience tuning DLP policies and refining Insider Risk alerts.
• Data governance experience.
• Azure Security, identity-based access controls, and Conditional Access.
• Security automation or scripting.
• Certifications: Microsoft SC-100, SC-200, CEH, or Associate-level CISSP.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and administer DLP policies and investigate potential data loss/exposure.
• Support DSPM initiatives related to AI and Microsoft Copilot.
• Triage alerts from DLP, Insider Risk, DSPM, and other security platforms.
• Investigate suspicious user activity and sensitive-data access.
• Support incident containment, recovery, and post-incident activities.
• Conduct Insider Risk investigations while maintaining confidentiality and proper evidence handling.
• Support third-party/vendor security assessments and remediation tracking.
• Assist with cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, compliance reviews, and control validation.
• Prepare security reports, metrics, and recommendations for improving policies and controls.

About Us:
InterSources Inc , is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation,