Security Engineer/ Architect - Local to Columbia, SC

Title : Security Architect - 11350 Location : Columbia,SC Duration : 12 + Months Job Type : C Description : Scope of the project: Thisposition will serve as a Security Engineer within the Division of InformationSecurity and will assist full-time security architects and engineering staffwith the implementation, integration and operationalization of enterprisesecurity technologies and programs. The contractor will providehands-on technical support across multiple security disciplines, including butnot limited to SIEM, XDR, Vulnerability Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP),Security Awareness, endpoint and Linux sensor deployment, and securityautomation initiatives. The role requires experience in information securityarchitecture and solution design to support the strategic planning, design,implementation and continuous improvement of secure systems and services. Daily Duties /Responsibilities: PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO ACANDIDATE WHO CAN WORK ONSITE OVER HYBRID AND OVER FULL-TIME REMOTE (ON-SITE ASNEEDED). Assist in the planning,design, deployment and operational support of enterprise security platforms,including: Security Information andEvent Management (SIEM) Extended Detection andResponse (XDR) Vulnerability Managementplatforms and processes Data Loss Prevention (DLP)solutions Security Awareness andtraining platforms Support the development andmaturation of the enterprise Vulnerability Management Program, includingscanning, reporting, remediation tracking and metrics. Build, deploy,configure, and maintain Linux-based security sensors and related endpointmonitoring tools. Assist in theintegration and automation of disparate security and enterprise IT tools usingscripting and orchestration technologies. Collaborate withsecurity architects to design and implement enterprise security solutions thatalign with LEADERSHIP s business goals, regulatory requirements andorganizational risk tolerance. Design, deployand manage countermeasures to address known security threats and contribute tomitigation strategies for emerging threats to enterprise data, systems andservices. Ensure consistentapplication of security controls across enterprise infrastructure andapplications; validate control effectiveness and recommend improvements. Support incidentdetection and response activities through monitoring, log analysis andreporting. Develop technicaldocumentation, implementation guides and standard operating procedures asneeded. Perform otherduties as assigned in support of the Depart of Administration s Division ofInformation Security Skills : Required Skills: 5+ years of experience insupporting large IT environments and/or system deployments 5+ years of experienceimplementing and supporting enterprise security tools (SIEM, Cribl, XDR,vulnerability management, DLP, endpoint security). 5+ years of experiencedeveloping automation and integrations using scripting languages such as pythonand bash Preferred Skills (rank inorder of Importance): Hands-on SIEMadministration, analysis, and reporting experience. Experiencebuilding and deploying Linux-based security sensors. Familiarity withsecurity frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST CSF, CJIS, IRS 1075,and CMS MARS-E. Resource is localto Columbia, SC or a surrounding city in South Carolina ADDITIONAL DUTIES &SKILLS: Strongunderstanding of enterprise security architecture and engineering principles. Knowledge ofcybersecurity best practices, threat detection, and defensive securitystrategies. Experience withLinux and Windows operating systems, including system hardening and securityconfiguration PreferredEducation/Certifications: CISSP Security+ Bachelor's degree in an Information technology or Information security related Field or eight years ofrelevant work Experience may be substitutedin lieu of education