Security Architect – Consultant - SAC 26-04547

NavitasPartners • Columbia, SC

20h • Remote

About The Position

The Consultant will serve as a Detection Engineer within an enterprise Information Security team. This role focuses on developing, tuning, and maintaining detection capabilities within a centralized monitoring environment. The consultant will collaborate with stakeholders to enhance threat detection coverage, improve security operations, and support adoption of centralized security services.

Requirements

• Proven experience in detection engineering and rule development/tuning
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar)
• Experience working with SIEM platforms and security monitoring tools
• Knowledge of detection frameworks and languages (e.g., Sigma, YARA)
• Understanding of Windows and Linux system artifacts
• Experience supporting large-scale or enterprise IT environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise IT systems and deployments

Nice To Haves

• Experience with advanced security analytics and automation platforms
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Experience in multi-tenant or enterprise service environments
• Experience with dashboarding, reporting, and visualization tools
• Prior experience in multi-agency or large enterprise security programs
• Local to or near Columbia, South Carolina (preferred)
• Advanced security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM or equivalent)
• Additional certifications such as CEH, OSCP, GPEN
• Vendor-specific certifications in detection engineering or security platforms

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and tune existing detection rules within the SIEM environment
• Perform gap analysis to identify missing detection coverage
• Develop and implement detection rules to address identified gaps
• Monitor threat intelligence sources and translate insights into actionable detection use cases
• Collaborate with SOC analysts and threat hunters to enhance detection capabilities
• Document processes, runbooks, and troubleshooting procedures for security operations and automation workflows
• Coordinate with engineering, SOC teams, and stakeholders to meet program objectives
• Support dashboard creation, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees