Security Analyst Consultant

Excelraise, LLC is seeking an experienced Security Analyst – Consultant for a 12-month contract opportunity with the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) in Columbia, SC.

The SCDHHS Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) is tasked with performing ongoing enterprise cybersecurity threat monitoring and incident response capabilities. A strong candidate for this position should possess experience or knowledge in the following: Cyber Threat Response and Incident Handling, Cyber Security Operations, Penetration Testing, Network Security

Location: Columbia, SC – 100% Onsite
Contract Duration: 12 months, with possible extension
Interview Process: One round – Virtual/Online

Important: Candidates must be current South Carolina residents. Relocation is not permitted.

• Support daily Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring activities and security tools.
• Monitor security alerts and investigate suspicious or anomalous activities.
• Conduct threat hunting to identify potential security compromises.
• Investigate security incidents, gather evidence, and analyze security data.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and support threat and risk management.
• Assist with security monitoring, incident response, and compliance activities.
• Support network security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM solutions.
• Analyze potential threats affecting agency systems and networks.
• Support secure system configurations and enterprise security best practices.
• Collaborate with technical teams, agency stakeholders, and vendors to mitigate security risks.
• Assist with information security policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.