Security Analyst – Project Lead - 26-06745

NavitasPartners•Columbia, SC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves monitoring and analyzing security events, conducting investigations, and enhancing Security Operations Center (SOC) operations. The Security Analyst – Project Lead will collaborate with various teams to optimize tools, integrate threat intelligence, and perform threat hunting. The position also requires maintaining documentation and supporting organizational objectives.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.