Security Analyst

Candidate must be able to work on W2 only!!Job Title: Security Analyst - Project LeadLocation: Columbia, SC 29212Duration: 12 months (with possible extension)Job Type: RemoteResponsibilities:• Continuously review and correlate security event data across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence sources to identify complex attack patterns, emerging threats, and security incidents. • Perform deep-dive analysis of suspicious activity, validate incidents, determine root cause and impact, and escalate critical incidents with detailed context to Tier 3 as required. • Create detailed incident reports, timelines, and post-incident summaries; contribute to lessons-learned documentation and recommendations for remediation and preventative measures. • Investigate user-reported phishing, malware infections, and potential policy violations; advise users and internal/external teams on containment and recovery actions. • Recommend updates to SOC playbooks and workflows based on real-world investigations; fine-tune detection rules, alert thresholds, and correlation logic to reduce false positives and improve threat coverage. • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure monitoring tools are properly configured and tuned. • Integrate new threat intelligence feeds into workflows and proactively hunt for threats using up-to-date tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). • Serve as a customer-facing SME, “selling” the value of DIS services by demonstrating capabilities and resolving issues. • Document processes, runbooks, and troubleshooting steps related to SOC operations. • Coordinate with engineering, SOC, and agency staff as needed to meet goals. • Perform other duties as needed. Required Skills:• 2+ years of experience with security monitoring and incident response. • 2+ years of experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework. • 2+ years of experience with dashboard creation and reporting. Preferred Skills:• Experience with the Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM/XDR platform. • Knowledge of Linux, network administration, and network design. • Experience in administration of firewalls, VPN technology, Active Directory, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. • Candidate is local to Columbia, SC or surrounding areas in South Carolina. Required Education/Certifications:• Associate’s degree in Information Technology or Information Security-related field. • Four years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education. • Two years of experience supporting large SOC operations. Preferred Education/Certifications:• CISSP, CISA, CISO, or equivalent advanced security certification. • Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, GPEN). • Vendor certifications related to information security.