Security Architect - Consultant (Cybersecurity Engineer)

Job Title: Security Architect - Consultant (Cybersecurity Engineer) (11350)
Location: Columbia, SC 29210 Fully Remote (Onsite support as needed)
Duration: 12 Months
Interview Process: 1 Round Virtual Interview (Potential 2nd Round Onsite)
Candidate Location: Open to Nationwide Candidates (No SC Residency Required)
Important Note: Candidates previously submitted to Posting 10790 cannot be submitted for this position. Please verify during screening.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise security platforms including:
  • SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
  • XDR (Extended Detection and Response)
  • Vulnerability Management solutions
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Security Awareness and Training platforms
• Support the enterprise Vulnerability Management Program, including:
  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Reporting and metrics
  • Remediation tracking
• Build, deploy, configure, and maintain Linux-based security sensors and endpoint monitoring solutions.
• Develop automation and integrations between security tools and enterprise IT systems using scripting and orchestration technologies.
• Collaborate with Security Architects to design and implement secure enterprise solutions aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Design and deploy security controls and countermeasures to address existing and emerging cyber threats.
• Ensure security controls are consistently implemented across infrastructure and applications.
• Support incident detection, monitoring, log analysis, reporting, and response activities.
• Create technical documentation, implementation guides, and operational procedures.
• Perform additional cybersecurity engineering and operational support duties as assigned.

• 5+ years of experience implementing and supporting enterprise security tools:
  • SIEM
  • CRIBL
  • XDR
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Endpoint Security
• 5+ years of experience supporting large-scale IT environments and system deployments.
• 5+ years of experience developing automation and integrations using:
  • Python
  • Bash/Shell Scripting
• Strong understanding of:
  • Enterprise Security Architecture
  • Security Engineering Principles
  • Threat Detection and Defensive Security Strategies
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems, including security hardening and secure configuration practices.

• CISSP Certification
• Security+ Certification
• Hands-on SIEM Administration, Analysis, and Reporting experience.
• Experience building and deploying Linux-based security sensors.
• Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks:
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF)
  • CJIS
  • IRS 1075
  • CMS MARS-E
• Candidates located in Columbia, SC or surrounding South Carolina areas are preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or related field.
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.