Security Analyst – Project Lead - 26-06745

NavitasPartners

Clinton, SC

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Documentation, Firewall Administration, Firewalls, GPEN - GIAC Penetration Tester, Hunting, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Internet Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP), Intrusion Prevention Systems, Linux Administration, Malware, Microsoft Active Directory, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, People Management, Phishing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Security Analysis, Security Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Monitoring, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Systems Administration/Management, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Writing Skills

LOCATION

Clinton, SC

POSTED

Today

Security Analyst – Project Lead

Location: Clinton, SC
Duration: 12 Months

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze security events across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms to identify potential threats and security incidents.
Conduct detailed investigations of suspicious activities, determine root cause and business impact, and escalate critical incidents when necessary.
Prepare incident reports, timelines, post-incident analyses, and recommendations for remediation and prevention.
Investigate phishing attempts, malware infections, and policy violations while providing guidance on containment and recovery efforts.
Enhance SOC operations by recommending improvements to detection rules, alert thresholds, playbooks, and workflows.
Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize monitoring tools, integrate threat intelligence feeds, and conduct proactive threat hunting activities.
Serve as a subject matter expert for security operations and support stakeholder engagement.
Maintain documentation, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Coordinate with security, engineering, and operational teams to support organizational objectives.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field.
Four years of relevant professional experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Minimum 2 years of experience in Security Monitoring and Incident Response.
Minimum 2 years of experience utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Minimum 2 years of experience creating security dashboards and operational reports.
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM/XDR.
Knowledge of Linux systems, network administration, and network architecture.
Experience administering firewalls, VPN technologies, Active Directory, and Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS).
Experience with threat hunting and advanced cybersecurity operations.
Local candidates from South Carolina preferred.

Preferred Certifications

CISSP, CISA, CISM, or equivalent advanced cybersecurity certification.
CEH, OSCP, GPEN, or other relevant security certifications.
Vendor-specific cybersecurity certifications.

Skills & Technologies

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
Threat Intelligence Platforms
MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Incident Response & Threat Hunting
Dashboard Development & Security Reporting
Active Directory
Firewalls & VPN Technologies
Linux Administration

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