Security Analyst Needed in South Carolina

Pellera•Columbia, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Security Analyst is the first tier of cybersecurity support for customers and helps safeguard client environments while delivering professional, customer-focused service. The role monitors, manages, responds to, and documents incidents in client environments. It supports a 24x7x365 security operations center and may require non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The position also offers technology and certification training with mentorship from experienced industry professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, such as Information Assurance or Cybersecurity, or equivalent industry experience.
At least 1 year of professional IT experience, preferably in cybersecurity.
Prior experience using one or more SIEM solutions, such as Splunk, QRadar, Azure Sentinel, LogRhythm, or Sumo Logic.
Knowledge of cyber threat actors and campaigns, threat analysis, and reporting.
Knowledge of security technologies such as SIEM, UEBA, firewalls, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and patching.
Strong understanding of computing, network, and security fundamentals.
Basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
Basic knowledge of incident response and handling procedures.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ethical and critical thinking, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Customer-first mindset and ability to interact professionally with customers.
Flexible outlook, strong work ethic, and willingness to take on varied tasks.
Authenticity, trustworthiness, straightforwardness, and honesty.
Performance-driven approach, self-sufficiency, and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Foundational certifications such as Network+ and Security+.

Responsibilities

Monitor, manage, and secure client systems.
Identify, track, and investigate high-priority threat campaigns and malicious cyber actors.
Analyze and remediate security threats across a wide range of technologies.
Escalate incidents when necessary, following established processes.
Document incident details in the ticketing system.
Interface professionally with clients.
Perform other tasks as needed.