Security Analyst

Security Analyst Project Identifier SC Client South Carolina Agency State of South Carolina Location Onsite Location: 1801 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina, USA 29201 Candidate location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed. Contract Duration 12 Months Interview Type Online Visa Requirements The candidate will have to be on Innosoft W2. At least 6 months of valid work authorization (Citizen, GC, EAD, OPT-EAD, H4-EAD) Tentative Start Date 10/27/2026 Deadline 09/27/2026 Project Overview The Office of Cybersecurity ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of SCDHH's systems and services. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with data network design best practices, routing and switching protocols, network security best practices, and on-premises and/or cloud networking environments. This role requires someone who can work independently on technical tasks while also supporting senior analysts on more complex cybersecurity and network initiatives. Duties/Responsibilities: Hands-on technical role reporting directly to the Office of Cybersecurity SOC Lead. Support SCDHHS leadership, business units, partners, and vendors with day-to-day cybersecurity operations. Experience with security and compliance frameworks such as CMS ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, NIST, and FISMA RMF is strongly desired. Perform repeatable security processes supporting compliant enterprise architectures. Support security requirements for multi-tenant cloud environments and vendor integrations. Apply secure network design principles across enterprise environments. Hands-on experience with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. Strong understanding of switching, routing, enterprise firewalls, and network auditing. Experience with IDS/IPS platforms and network security monitoring. Experience with SIEM platforms, preferably QRadar or Splunk. Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus and Qualys. Cloud infrastructure security experience is preferred. Assist with improving and maturing network security and compliance solutions. Investigate, analyze, and respond to daily network security alerts. Perform security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure changes. Conduct technical analysis supporting network security planning and engineering. Review connectivity, website-blocking, and firewall-rule requests to identify potential security risks. Analyze on-premises and cloud networks for potential threats and vulnerabilities. Develop and review network traffic reports to identify violations involving approved ports, protocols, and services. Monitor emerging cyber threats and recommend appropriate countermeasures. Collaborate with agency teams to implement and maintain appropriate security controls. Support cloud and on-premises network changes, enhancements, and security projects. Help maintain compliance with ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, and SCDIS-200 requirements. Assist with security KPI development, reporting, and trend monitoring. Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification. Provide network and cybersecurity best-practice guidance to technical teams. Perform additional Security Operations Center (SOC) responsibilities as assigned. Requirements Education and Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. A network/security-focused certification, such as PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer) or CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate). Required Skills: Approximately 3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support. Hands-on experience in IT security or system administration. Working knowledge of secure network design and security architecture. Knowledge of security compliance tools, data protection, and access-control models. Ability to analyze and interpret security logs, alerts, and network telemetry. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. Preferred Skills: Experience working in regulated environments. Experience supporting Health IT and/or state government environments. Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standards. Experience with cloud network security controls, particularly in Microsoft Azure or AWS environments CISSP or Security+ Benefits Standard Employee Benefits. 50% Health Insurance Paid by Innosoft, Paid Vacation, 401K Match, STD LTD and AD&D paid by Innosoft.