IT - SCDHHS - Security Analyst - Consultant

Abacus Service Corporation

Columbia, SC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, Computer Science, Computer Security, Content Management Systems (CMS), FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Act, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Microsoft Office, Network Design, Network Security, Network Security Design, Privacy Controls, Security Analysis, Security Architecture, Security Consulting, Systems Administration/Management, Telemetry, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
9 days ago

Position Information

Position Type Staff Augmentation Hours/Week 40
Billing Type Hourly Shift Day
Projected Start Date 07/14/2026 Start Time 8:00 AM
Projected End Date/Duration 12 Months from projected start date End Time 5:00 PM
Bid Limit Per Vendor 2 Number of Positions 1
Desired Career Level Experienced Non-manager Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Weekend None

Position Location

Address 1801 Main Street City Columbia
State South Carolina Zip 29201
Country UNITED STATES

Requirements

Travel Required No Security Required Yes
Onboarding Category

The following are required for bid submission:
  • Resume
  • R2R
  • Cover Letter
  • Meets Work Location

Position Description

Please ensure you attach the SC Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub Vendor usage form.

The State of South Carolina is looking for a Security Analyst - Consultant
Why is this position open: New Position - ongoing project with the Office of Cybersecurity
Will close to submissions on 06/22 at 5:00PM EST.
Interview Process: 1-2 rounds, Virtual/Online
Duration of the Contract: 12 months
Possibility for Extension: Yes
Work Location: Fully Onsite
Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Full job description attached & required/preferred skills are stated below.

Required Skills

Skill Type
Skill Name
BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or 5+ years equivalent experience
A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA
3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support
Experience in IT security or system administration
Working knowledge of secure network design, security architecture, compliance tools, data protection, and access models
Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Skills

Skill Type
Skill Name
CISSP or Security+
Experience working in regulatory environments
Experience supporting health IT or state government.
Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standards
Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS).

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Abacus Service Corporation