Security Analyst – Advanced

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC

just now • Hybrid

About The Position

The State of South Carolina – Department of Social Services (DSS), Office of Information Technology, is seeking a highly skilled Security Analyst – Advanced to support enterprise cybersecurity operations. This role will focus on monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats across the environment while supporting detection and response tools such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, and IDS/IPS.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in security documentation, Office 365 security administration, scripting/programming, and working within Red/Blue Team environments.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and IPS/IDS
• 4+ years of experience creating and maintaining security documentation
• 4+ years of experience with C/C++, Python, or PowerShell
• 4+ years of experience working with Red/Blue Team methodologies
• 4+ years of experience with Office 365 Security Administration

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a Security Operations Center (SOC) Security Analyst
• SQL/Scripting experience for reporting and automation
• CISSP
• CSSP
• SSCP
• CEH

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents using SIEM, EDR/XDR, and IDS/IPS tools.
• Perform threat analysis, event correlation, and escalation of security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Support incident response activities including triage, containment, remediation, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, procedures, and security playbooks.
• Assist with Office 365 Security Administration, including security configurations and monitoring.
• Support proactive threat hunting and security improvement initiatives through Red/Blue Team collaboration.
• Build scripts/tools to improve automation, reporting, and response capabilities using Python, PowerShell, or C/C++.
• Work closely with IT teams to strengthen security posture and implement best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed