Security Analyst Needed in South Carolina
About The Position
Pellera is seeking a Security Analyst for a hybrid position in Columbia, South Carolina. The role supports client deployments and ongoing optimization of security platforms, including Tenable, Palo Alto Cortex XDR, XSIAM and XSOAR, CrowdStrike, and Cribl. The analyst works with client teams to deploy platforms, assess existing environments, troubleshoot issues, and communicate technical findings as clear recommendations. Experience with the named tools is preferred but not required; training is provided, with emphasis on technical fundamentals, problem-solving, and client collaboration. The role includes supporting engagements from kickoff and requirements gathering through configuration, testing, and handoff; conducting environment health checks; resolving technical issues; producing documentation and remediation roadmaps; and training client staff. The analyst also tracks time and project tasks, contributes to internal best practices and reusable materials, and supports client escalations and potential follow-on work. Occasional travel for client engagements is expected. The position requires prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, and the ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Requirements
- Solid foundation in cybersecurity concepts, including vulnerability management, endpoint security, logging, and incident response.
- Strong automation mindset.
- Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems and core networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, proxies, and certificates.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to isolating problems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to clients.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize across client engagements.
- Willingness to learn new technologies quickly and work independently.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for client engagements.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with Tenable, Palo Alto Cortex (XDR, XSIAM, or XSOAR), CrowdStrike, or Cribl.
- Prior experience in consulting, professional services, managed services, or customer-facing technical roles.
- Experience deploying or administering security tools in enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, or log pipeline concepts.
- Scripting or automation experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash, or APIs, particularly Python for playbook and integration development.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Relevant certifications, such as Security+, CySA+, Tenable, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, or Cribl certifications.
- Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or equivalent experience.
- Residence in or near Columbia, South Carolina.
Responsibilities
- Learn and become proficient in core technology partners and apply that knowledge to client engagements.
- Deploy and configure Tenable scanners and agents, scan policies, credentialed scanning, and reporting.
- Roll out and upgrade Palo Alto Cortex XDR agents; configure endpoint policies and exceptions; tune BIOCs and alerts; and validate agent health and connectivity.
- Onboard data sources and configure ingestion, parsing, data modeling, XQL queries, correlation rules, analytics, broker VMs, and health monitoring for Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM.
- Configure Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR integrations, playbooks, incident layouts, automation, engines, and content packs; troubleshoot failed integrations and playbook runs.
- Deploy CrowdStrike sensors; configure prevention and detection policies; manage host groups; and validate sensor health.
- Configure Cribl sources, destinations, pipelines, routing, data reduction and enrichment, and worker group health.
- Support deployments from kickoff and requirements gathering through configuration, testing, and handoff.
- Conduct client environment health checks and identify misconfigurations, coverage gaps, outdated versions, and performance issues.
- Troubleshoot agent connectivity, data ingestion failures, scan errors, and integration problems through root-cause resolution.
- Deliver findings, recommendations, and remediation roadmaps to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Create design documents, runbooks, as-built diagrams, and knowledge-transfer materials.
- Train client staff in tool use and operational best practices.
- Track time, manage tasks, and maintain current project status for engagement managers.
- Contribute to internal best practices, reusable deployment templates, and health-check methodologies.
- Support client escalations and help identify opportunities for follow-on work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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