Security Architect

Talent Software Services, Inc.

Columbia, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$78 Per Hour
SKILLS
Bash Scripting, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Customer Support/Service, GPEN - GIAC Penetration Tester, Gap Analysis, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Information Technology & Information Systems, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Architecture, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Technical Support, Telecommunications, Use Cases, Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
1 day ago

Join our team in Columbia, SC, a vibrant city known for its rich history, friendly community, and growing tech scene. We are seeking a highly skilled professional to enhance our security architecture and ensure robust protection for our IT environments.

Daily Duties / Responsibilities

  • Preference will be given to a candidate who can work onsite over hybrid and over full-time remote (on-site as needed).
  • Review and tune current detection rules within the State SIEM.
  • Perform gap analysis of the current detection coverage.
  • Develop detection rules/solutions to cover found gaps.
  • Monitor threat intelligence sources for new use cases.
  • Work with State SOC analysts to create and tune rules.
  • Collaborate with the State Threat Hunter to identify and remediate detection coverage gaps.
  • Document processes, runbooks, and troubleshooting steps related to the SOAR and integrations.
  • Coordinate with engineering, SOC, and agency staff as needed to meet goals.
  • Other duties as needed.

Additional Skills and Duties

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

Preferred Skills (Rank in Order of Importance)

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

Required Education/Certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an 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.
  • Five years of strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar).
  • Understanding of Sigma, YARA, and other industry standard detection languages.
  • Familiarity with MITRE Telecommunication&CK framework.

Preferred Education/Certifications

  • CISSP, CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification.
  • Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, GPEN).
  • Vendor certifications in detection engineering.
  • Resource is local to Columbia, South Carolina or a surrounding city in South Carolina.

About the Company

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Talent Software Services, Inc.