Security Analyst - Project Lead

InterSources Inc.

Columbia, SC(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Firewall Administration, GPEN - GIAC Penetration Tester, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information Technology Consulting, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Internet Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP), Intrusion Prevention Systems, Linux Administration, Malware, Microsoft Active Directory, Network Administration/Management, Network Design, Online Marketing, Oracle, Phishing, Problem Solving Skills, Project Estimates, Protective Services, Quality Assurance, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Security Analysis, Security Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Monitoring, Software Development, System Integration (SI), User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface Design, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Value Selling, Web Programming

LOCATION

Columbia, SC

POSTED

2 days ago

Title:Security Analyst - Project Lead
Location:Columbia SC 29212
On-site/Remote/Hybrid: 100% REMOTE
Duration: 12 Months
Interview Process: Virtual with potential of in-person
No of submissions: 2
No of Positions: 1

Open to nationwide candidates.
Additional Information: Preference will be given to candidates that are local to SC and are able to come onsite for project needs.

Job Description:
Scope of the project:
The position will work as an Tier 2 SOC Analyst for the Division of Information Security. This role will focus on supporting security monitoring, threat detection, security incident response and security investigations. Engaging directly with state agencies to promote, support, and improve adoption of centralized security services is a key focus. The engagement is expected to be needed for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO A CANDIDATE WHO CAN WORK ONSITE OVER HYBRID AND OVER FULL-TIME REMOTE (ON-SITE AS NEEDED).
• Continuously review and correlate security event data across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence sources to identify complex attack patterns, emerging threats, and security incidents.
• Perform deep-dive analysis of suspicious activity, validate incidents, determine root cause and impact, and escalate critical incidents with detailed context to Tier 3 as required.
• Create detailed incident reports, timelines, and post-incident summaries; contribute to lessons-learned documentation and recommendations for remediation and preventative measures.
• Investigate user-reported phishing, malware infections, and potential policy violations; advise users and internal/external teams on containment and recovery actions.
• Recommend updates to SOC playbooks and workflows based on real-world INVESTIGATIONS, fine-tune detection rules. Alert thresholds, and correlation logic to reduce false positives and improve threat coverage.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure monitoring tools are properly configured and tuned. Integrate new threat intelligence feeds into workflows and proactively hunt for threats using up-to date tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Serve as a customer-facing SME, "selling” the value of DIS services by demonstrating capabilities and resolving issues.
• Document processes, runbooks, and troubleshooting steps related to SOC operations.
• Coordinate with engineering, SOC, and agency staff as needed to meet goals.
• Other duties as needed.

Required Skills (rank in order of Importance):
• 2+ Years of Experience with Security Monitoring and Incident Response.
• 2+ Years of Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• 2+ Years of Experience with dashboard creation and reporting.

Required Education/Certifications:
• Associate's degree in an information technology or information security related field
• Four years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education

Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance):
• Experience with the Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM/XDR platform.
• Knowledge of Linux, network administration and network design.
• Experience in administration of firewalls, VPN technology, Active Directory, Intrusion Detection/Prevention systems.
• Candidate is local to Columbia, SC or surrounding city in South Carolina

Preferred Education/Certifications:
• CISSP, CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification.
• Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, GPEN).
• Vendor certifications related to information security

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, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company.

About the Company

InterSources Inc.

It’s all about harnessing the real power of data. InterSources Inc was founded in 2007 providing intelligent data solutions to clients across industries and geographies.

Over the years, we have built products on Business Intelligence & Big Data platform simplifying and transforming the way business intelligence and real-time data analytics empower Corporations and end-users using Softwares like Tableau, Business Objects, MicroStrategy, etc.

In the process, we have enabled companies to use data analytics to help better understand, predict and influence consumer behavior, identify new market opportunities as they emerge, provide to users the data they need, alert the user when and why key business metrics have changed and enable them to make smart decisions.

COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Computer/IT Services

FOUNDED

2007

WEBSITE

https://www.intersourcesinc.com/

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